Paraeducator ; Behavioral

Classified Employee's Salary Range: A-32

This is a continuous recruitment. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

This recruitment is to maintain a six (6) month eligibility list for current vacancies and substitute opportunities.

Positions are typically 4-6 hours per day, Monday - Friday, during the regular school year.

Under the general supervision of the Behavior Intervention Specialist, the Para educator 3 will provide intensive behavior intervention services and instructional support for students with exceptional needs as specified on the student’s Individualized Educational Program (IEP), behavior plan, or health plan. Services and support will be provided at the school.

• The Para educator 1 is the entry-level position of the Special Education job family
• All duties performed by a Para educator 1 may also be performed by a Para educator 2 and Para educator 3
• The Para educator 1 will primarily provide non‑intrusive medical health assistance, whereas a Para educator 2 may primarily provide intrusive medical assistance
• The Para educator 1 may provide emergency specialized medical support and intervention, whereas a Para educator 2 may provide daily ongoing specialized medical support
• The Para educator 1 may occasionally provide basic behavioral support, prompting, or guidance, whereas a Para educator 3 may provide regular ongoing behavioral monitoring, data collection, assessment, and intervention

• Must have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent and ONE of the following:
  • Completed 48 units at an institution of higher learning OR
  • Obtained an Associate’s (or higher) degree OR
  • Obtain a passing score on the District’s Instructional Assistance (ESSA) written examination
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification must be obtained within 60 calendar days of start date and maintained. Experience caring for the needs of individuals or groups with behavioral/social‑emotional deficits is highly desirable.

Note: The statements listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position, and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations will be made so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Provides intensive behavior intervention services to designated students with exceptional needs in a variety of settings, including but not limited to, the classroom, home and community under the supervision and direction of the Behavior Intervention Specialist
• Assists in managing behavior of children through use of a variety of reinforcement techniques
• Assists in monitoring the safety of students in various educational settings
• Follows implementation plan for intensive behavioral intervention services
• Provides guidance to children with severe handicaps to reinforce more acceptable social behaviors
• Provides assistance for the students with personal hygiene, self‑reliance, and behavior modification
• Provides information to assist instructional personnel in developing or modification of behavior intervention including, but not limited to, individual and/or site‑based behavior support plans involving behavior modification, reinforcement procedures, and Nonviolent Crises Intervention (NCPI) strategies
• Provides input to instructional personnel for the purpose of behavior intervention, including but not limited to, strategies and learning materials for behavior modification plans
• Records student progress including, but not limited to, data collection in a manner designated by the Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS)
• Provides assistance for the preparation of charts, records, graphs, or other displays of student performance data
• Provides assistance for the instruction of students on an individual or groups basis to reinforce academics and/or behavioral skills
• Tutors students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning, in accordance with the Individualized Education Program (IEP)
• Provides assistance to the students in…