Paraprofessional & Paraprofessional-Preschool

Paraprofessional & Paraprofessional-Preschool

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*** All new hires are being offered advanced step salary placement to Step C: $18.48/hour ***

An examination will be given to establish an eligibility list for the position of Paraprofessional & Paraprofessional-Preschool in order to fill existing and future vacancies. These positions are part-time, 3.75 - 6.0 hours per day, August through June, 206 paid days per year. The eligibility list will be valid for 6 months or until exhausted (whichever comes first). All testing will take place at La Mesa – Spring Valley School District's Education Service Center, 4750 Date Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942 (Phone: ) unless notified otherwise.

Test starts promptly at the scheduled time. Latecomers will not be admitted. Candidates will be required to present valid photo identification prior to sign-in.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience working with children in an organized setting AND Possess an Associate's Degree or higher (submit copy of degree with application). OR Completed 48 units of college work (submit transcripts with application). OR Successful completion of the Every Student Succeeds Act (formerly known as NCLB) Exam given by La Mesa – Spring Valley School District (submit copy of certificate with application).

AND Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency.

ESSA COMPLIANCE
- The Paraprofessional and Paraprofessional-Preschool classifications require that all incumbents meet the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirements. This can be accomplished by one of the following: a) 2 years of completed study at an institution of higher learning (48 units or more with transcripts submitted with application), b) an Associate's Degree or higher (copy of degree submitted with application), OR c) by passing the District ESSA exam.

If you would like to take the ESSA proficiency exam, please copy and paste the following link into your browser to submit an ESSA/NCLB interest form.

Examples of Duties

Under the direction of the assigned manager, assists a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in a classroom environment; assists in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of lesson plans; provides routine clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel.

Essential Duties for Paraprofessional:

• Administer basic first aid and CPR as needed.
• Assists assigned teacher with the implementation of lesson plans; administers various tests as directed; prepares mandated reports and documentation as required.
• Assists students in completing classroom assignments, homework and projects; assures student understanding of classroom rules and procedures; assists students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Assists students with performing and developing proper social behavior, personal hygiene and daily self-help skills; toilet students, change diapers and soiled clothing as assigned by the position.
• Assures the health and safety of students by following established practices and procedures; maintains learning environment in a safe, orderly and clean manner.
• Observes and controls behavior of students in the classroom according to approved procedures; monitors students during outdoor activities as directed; report progress regarding student performance and behavior.
• Operates a variety of classroom and office equipment including a computer, copier and assigned software.
• Performs a variety of clerical duties in support of classroom activities such as preparing, typing, duplicating and filing instructional materials; grades student tests and assignments; records grades; maintains student records and files as assigned.
• Provides classroom support to the teacher by setting up work areas and displays, and distributing and collecting paper, supplies and materials.
• Reads books to students and observe their reading abilities as assigned; assists students with letter and word pronunciation and recognition; assists students with math, spelling and writing exercises and assignments.
• Tutors individual or small groups of students,…