Bilingual Paraeducator; Chalone Peaks Middle), Special Education PC#

Job Category

Information Technology

Overview

Description

Monterey County Office of Education

Classification:
Classified

Salary Level: 34.5

Work Year: 183

Definition:

Under the general direction of the Principal, the Bilingual Para educator performs a variety of duties assisting teachers in the overall support of instructional activities for students who are enrolled in special education moderate/severe programs and/or mainstream classrooms.

Positions Supervised:

None

Qualification Requirements:

To perform a job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in the job description are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Major

Duties and Responsibilities:

The following is a list of duties that is representative of the position that includes but is not limited to:

• Provides direct instruction under the guidance and instruction from the classroom teacher
• Communicates with students using speech appropriate to the student’s level of understanding including but not limited to, verbal, picture/symbol systems, technology, functional signs, and entry level sign language
• Plans and prepares appropriate educational activities, equipment and materials according to lesson plans provided by teacher and ensures a safe environment for the student
• Assists in the management and housekeeping of the classroom
• Participates with a team in the implementation of behavioral and treatment plans
• Tracks student eligible medical support and input data
• Completes forms, logs and paperwork required for Medi Cal reporting
• Assists certificated staff in administering a variety of formal and informal assessments.
• Collects and reviews student data such as strengths, methods, strategies best used in support of goals.
• Provides specialized health care procedures and behavioral support as assigned
• Administers medication as prescribed and directed by school nurse
• Accommodates the special needs of students such as toileting and diapering
• Supervises students on and off the bus, at recess, meals, on field trips and other times as needed
• Assists in mainstreaming students and monitors medical and behavioral issues as assigned
• May ride school bus and assists with students to monitor medical and behavioral problems
• Monitors and evaluates student progress and completes records accurately
• Participates physically with students in activities as needed, including but not limited to: climbing play structures, making rapid movements to prevent injury, and pursuing students who elope
• Supervises students as directed
• Organizes room displays, bulletin boards and interest areas appropriate to the students’ goals
• Assists in providing snack and meals during school day as mandated by student educational programs
• Attends meetings as required
• Translates correspondence, forms, meeting minutes and other documents
• Interprets for students, parents, teachers and community members
• Complies with Monterey County Office of Education Board Policies, Superintendent Policies and Administrative Regulations

Other Duties:

Performs other job-related duties as required

Physical and Mental Characteristics:

• Physical, mental and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position
• Manual dexterity sufficient to write, use the telephone, business machines and classroom equipment
• Vision sufficient to read printed materials
• Hearing sufficient to conduct in person and telephone conversations
• Speaking ability in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversational distance, on the telephone and addressing groups of students
• Physical agility to push/pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop and to reach overhead, sit on floor, climb and move quickly or run after a child in an emergency situation
• Physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment (office, district, from school or home site-to-site)
• Drive an automobile, and respond to emergency situations
• Physical strength sufficient to lift a student weighing 45 pounds and 100 pounds with assistance
• Physical stamina sufficient to stand or walk throughout student recess periods
• Physical, mental and emotional tolerance to be exposed to noise generated by students in an enclosed environment
• Physical tolerance to be exposed to dust pollen…