Substitute Paraeducator; Classes: Regular, Bilingual, Special Education

Substitute Para educator (All Classes: Regular, Bilingual, Special Education)

Position:
Substitute – PARA EDUCATOR (ALL CLASSES). The role is on-call, as needed, to fill in for employee absences, vacancies, or limited-term assistance. Examinations and/or interviews are scheduled based on substitute demand. Qualified applicants will receive an email notification when we are ready to move forward with the next step in the recruitment.

Job location:

Santa Maria, CA. For a complete job description, please visit our website d.org.

• Assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in a classroom environment; assist in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of lesson plans, curriculum, and teaching methodologies; provide routine clerical support.
• Assist individual or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher; monitor and oversee student drills, practices, and assignments in various subjects; confer with the teacher concerning lesson plans and materials to meet student needs.
• Assist students with reading program activities; assist and motive students to improve their reading and writing measures; read books to students and observe their reading abilities as assigned; assist students with letter and word pronunciation and recognition; reinforce reading instruction including phonics, vocabulary and comprehension in learning centers, small groups or one‑on‑one with students; assist students with spelling, math and writing exercises and assignments.
• Assist students in completing classroom assignments, homework, make‑up work, and projects; adapt activities and materials under the direction of the teacher as needed; assist students in the operation of a variety of instructional technology; assure student understanding of classroom rules and procedures; assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Observe and control behavior of students in the classroom according to approved procedures; monitor students during outdoor, lunch, library, and recess activities as directed; accompany students on field trips and to/from bus stops as assigned; assist with yard duty as assigned; monitor and report progress regarding student performance and behavior.
• Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of classroom activities such as preparing, typing, duplicating and filing instructional materials; maintain student records, notes and files as assigned.
• Provide classroom support to the teacher by setting up computers, audio‑visual equipment, work areas/centers and displays, bulletin boards, and distributing and collecting paper, supplies and materials; assemble student booklets.
• Assist with arrangement and storage of classroom materials, furniture, and accessories for appropriate learning environment; assure the health and safety of students by following established practices and procedures; maintain learning environment in a safe, orderly and clean manner.
• Communicate with faculty, staff, administrators, and others to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns related to student activities and behavior.
• Operate a variety of classroom and office equipment including a computer, copier and laminator as assigned.
• Report observations and incidents relating to students and respond to emergency situations and assist in resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Assist students with test preparation skills; administer and proctor various tests including CELDT, ADEPT or others as assigned by the position.
• Attend meetings and in‑services as assigned.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Any combination equivalent to graduation from secondary school or equivalent GED and verifiable experience working with school‑age children in an organized setting or learning environment.

• Special qualifications upon hire for positions at a school site that is supported by Title I funds include completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education;…