Special Education Paraprofessional

SAN DIEGO WORKFORCE INNOVATION HIGH SCHOOL Full-Time, Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.This is a hybrid position supporting online students enrolled in San Diego Workforce Innovation High School. The designated school site for this position will be in Murrieta.

COMPENSATION:$20.60/hour - $30.90/hour (Depending on Education)
Help Us Change Lives We live by the motto that “There is a Student in Front of Everything We Do” and we are very passionate about it. Do you have a passion to work with students? If so, then this is an exciting opportunity for you! You’ll have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of students supporting their growth and development.

Remember the person who made a difference in your life? Now it’s your turn.

Learn more about us at https://learn4life.org/How You Will Make an Impact The Paraprofessional serves as a knowledgeable professional in the indicated Education Program and/or related service delivery process. This position will assist appropriate educators in servicing students in the specialized program. The Paraprofessional completes paperwork, performs data entry, completes organizational tasks, and provides tutoring support and/or sign language interpretation to students in the specialized program.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:
This list is illustrative only and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of tasks performed by this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Assist educators in their instructional duties and other general responsibilities such as organizing and providing tutorial support

Provide additional student support including accommodations and online assessments

Assist in related data entry for students enrolling in the program or school

Facilitate program implementation and support maintenance efforts such as student transportation, guest speakers, career fairs, field trips, etc.

Alert the educator to student behavior issues or other program challenges

Assist in monitoring and proctoring student assignment and tests

Perform clerical tasks for teachers as needed, to include coordination, scheduling of and participation in meetings when requested

Assist educators in contacting parents or adult students and assists in retrieving required forms

Participate in Student Study Team or other meetings relating to student success

Aid the educator in rendering additional attention or data collection for particular students

Demonstrate willingness to learn and build expertise in relevant content areas

Follow directions for activities involved in the development and implementation of student learning plans

Translate communications between students and teachers

For Sign Language Interpreters:

Assist students in the use of sign language or other non-verbal forms of communication o Assist with the instruction deaf and hard of hearing students, individually or in small groups

Adhere to attendance policies

Administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed from time to time SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC:

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work with diverse youth populations

Ability to collaborate with various people to support student learning and development

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent, and completion of at least two years of College (48 units), or Associate degree (or higher) from an accredited state college, orPass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction issued by an approved Local education agency.

Experience working with students

Experience working with low economic and at-risk populations

Experience in the education…