Paraeducator - Garfield

Para educator – Garfield

Location:

Redwood City, CA

Base pay: $28.25 – $36.07 per hour.

• Under direction of a supervisor, perform instructional tasks in a special education classroom of students with emotional, educational, physical, and/or behavioral problems; assist the teacher by performing clerical duties related to special education programs.
• Assist in instruction of students with emotional, educational, physical, and/or behavioral problems; maintain sensitivity to learning difficulties encountered by students with special needs.
• Provide individual assistance to students in academic areas; work with small groups of students to reinforce instruction.
• Review student history and individual education plans; review daily lesson plans with instructional personnel.
• Develop and present learning materials and instructional exercises; assist in compliance with established timelines and activities related to the master plan.
• Assist students with activities to develop fine motor skills and eye‑hand coordination; lead activities designed to help students achieve motor control and body awareness.
• Observe behavior of students to assure safety; assist in resolving student disputes and develop appropriate student behavior using positive reinforcement techniques.
• Set up work areas and prepare areas for reading, crafts, and other activities; set up exhibits, displays, collections, and bulletin boards.
• Order and operate a variety of instructional and audio‑visual equipment as required; operate copiers, computers, typewriter, and general office machines as needed.
• Maintain routine records related to student work and classroom activities; grade tests and check student test corrections; maintain confidentiality of student records according to established policies and guidelines.
• ed students to regular classrooms as assigned; provide individual instructional assistance.
• Monitor children on the playground, on educational field trips, and during lunchtime; assist in planning and arranging field trips and special activities.
• Translate oral and written communications between teacher, child, parents, and district personnel as needed.
• Perform first aid in emergency situations according to established guidelines; observe health and safety rules and procedures.

• Knowledge of: General needs and behavior of children; basic subjects taught in district schools including math, reading, writing, grammar, and spelling; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; safe practices in classroom activities; classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct; problems and concerns of students with special emotional, educational, physical, and/or behavioral needs; basic instructional methods and techniques; basic student behavior management and modification techniques and principles;
  
  operation of standard office equipment including computers; basic record‑keeping techniques.
• Ability to: Reinforce instruction to individual or small groups of special education students; learn and apply curriculum content and objectives to students with special needs; work effectively with handicapped students earning their confidence and trust; assist with instruction and related activities; implement teacher‑directed activities thoroughly; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships; maintain classroom and playground area in a safe, clean, and orderly condition;
  
  perform clerical duties including typing and preparing routine records; observe health and safety regulations; perform first aid according to established guidelines; demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward children; learn indoor and outdoor recreational activities; learn and apply basic first aid techniques and practices; understand and follow oral and written directions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; read, write, translate and interpret English and a designated second language as required.
• Education and Experience: High school graduation and one year of experience working with children in an organized setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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