Paraeducator I (Classroom Aide) 6-Hour, Luiseno School

Para educator I

The job of "Para educator I" is done for the purpose of assisting in conducting intensified, positive learning experiences for students in assigned areas of study under direct supervision; performs a variety of clerical and supportive tasks for certificated instructional personnel.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists instructional personnel with the development and presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises.
• Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow-up learning activity.
• Monitors and assists in administration of student testing and scores tests as directed.
• Oversees and supervises students during classroom activities, on campus/play fields, in library and on field trips.
• Assists in the development of a variety of instructional materials.
• Performs a variety of instructional media, office machines and equipment.
• Maintains student records, attendance and files; maintains discipline in the absence of the teacher.
• Operates a variety of instructional media, office machines and equipment.
• Maintains records of materials and equipment as directed.
• Assists in supervising, analyzing, demonstrating and explaining basic skills, knowledge and strategies in formal sports and fundamentals of body movement.
• Maintains a safe and appropriate learning environment.

Other

Job Functions:

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Participates in various meetings for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving one's skills/knowledge.

Job Requirements
- Qualifications:

Experience

Required:

Prior job related experience paid or volunteer with school age children. Incumbents are encouraged to participate in courses, seminars and workshops in the areas of instructional services, psychology or guidance.

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities

Required:

Skills to perform basic clerical functions, perform basic arithmetic calculations, operate standard office equipment, use English in verbal and written form, use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling. Knowledge of principles of child development, instructional processes. Techniques used in controlling and motivating students; student testing and testing procedures.

Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, maintain confidentiality of student records, meet schedules and deadlines, read/interpret/apply rules, regulations, policies, rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations. Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity. Assume responsibility for supervising students.

Education Required:

High School diploma or equivalent.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing

Required:

Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, negative pre-employment drug screen test and negative TB test results. Pass the District's adopted Proficiency Examination with a satisfactory score.

This position supports the TK Kinder program. You must have a valid email address. You will be notified for testing and interviews via the email address you provide on your application. Please check your email regularly or you may miss important communications notifying you of testing and/or interviews for this recruitment.

CURRENT CSEA EMPLOYEES are subject to the Article 13 Language Change when applying for positions posted after October 11, 2024. A unit member seeking a voluntary lateral transfer (posting is for the same job title you currently hold) must be a permanent employee for at least two years prior to the date of the posted vacancy. Unit members granted a voluntary lateral transfer shall wait one year from the date of transfer before applying for another voluntary lateral transfer (posting is for the same job title you currently hold).

Unit members currently serving a probationary period (including a promotional probationary period) shall not be eligible for a voluntary lateral transfer (same job title as posting). If three or more eligible unit members apply within this posting, with the same job title as the posting, all other candidates shall be excluded from the interview process. Voluntary lateral transfers may be denied based on poor job performance as evidenced by an overall "Needs to Improve" or "Unsatisfactory" rating on the most recent performance evaluation, two or more "N"s and/or one or more "U"s on the most recent evaluation, unjustified excessive absenteeism (without an approved leave per Article 10).

Leave entitlement usage shall be prorated to the date of the job posting, and/or disciplinary actions with 1 year prior to the date of the posted vacancy.

NOTE:

When fewer than three eligible lateral transfer (same job title as on posting) applications are submitted, interview priority will be given to current employees in the same job family of the posted vacancy. Offer of employment conditional pending pre-employment physical,…