Paraeducator-Special Education

PARA EDUCATOR – SPECIAL EDUCATION

This recruitment is to begin filling positions for the 25/26 School Year. The established eligibility list will remain in effect for one year. The district has the right to limit the number of eligible candidates which can be reasonably used during the existence of the eligibility list. Positions available across Pre‑School, TK, Elementary, Middle School, High School, and Adult Transition Program.

• Assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to moderate to the full range of students with special needs in all instructional settings; provide general medical assistance and health care to students with special needs as assigned by the position; assist in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), behavior intervention plans, lesson plans, curriculum, and teaching methodologies;
  
  provide routine clerical support.
• Assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students with special needs in a classroom or other learning environment; monitor and oversee student drills, practices, and assignments in various subjects; assist assigned teacher with the implementation of IEPs, taking data, implementing positive reinforcement programs, and building skills leading to independence.
• Provide general medical assistance and health care to students with special needs as assigned by the position; administer medication, first aid and CPR according to established procedures as needed; assist with or notify appropriate personnel or outside agencies of emergency medical conditions such as seizures and other serious medical conditions; administer medication according to physician instructions or established procedures; respond to students with seizures or other medical conditions needing monitoring, specialized response protocols or instructed interventions for their participation in the school day.
• Reinforce social skills instruction to individual or small groups of students; facilitate social skills activities to provide positive social interaction and to practice social skills; assist in shaping appropriate student behavior through redirection and positive reinforcement and other strategies; implement behavior modifications and intervention plans as directed.
• Assist students in focusing on work and completing classroom assignments, homework, make‑up work and projects in various subject areas; assure student understanding of classroom rules and procedures; assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance; confer with teachers concerning lesson plans and adapt materials to meet student needs; explain words and concepts as necessary;
  
  progress; assist students with math, writing, movement and other assignments and exercises; assist students with meeting individual education goals and objectives; report progress regarding student performance and behavior to certificated staff; work collaboratively with general and special education staff.
• Observe and support behavior of students in the classroom and physical education courses according to approved procedures; monitor students during outdoor, lunch/cafeteria, library, calls, and recess activities as directed; accompany students on field trips, community‑based activities, and to/from campus bus loading zone; assist with yard duty as assigned; monitor and report progress regarding student performance and behavior.
• Assist students with performing and developing independent living and self‑help skills; assist with eating and feeding activities; assist students with learning social and vocational skills including money management, manners, grooming and personal hygiene; assist students with toileting activities and change diapers or soiled clothing as needed; lift students in and out of wheelchairs, lifts, stands, etc.; position or re‑position students as needed, including placing them in therapeutic equipment;
  
  assist students in learning and implementing tools supporting self‑regulation and executive functioning.
• Escort students to and from…