Special Education Paraprofessional

Position: Special Education Paraprofessional I
Oceanside unified

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Training and experience any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to. Graduation from high school or equivalent and extensive and demonstrated (paid or volunteer) experience working with children. License and certifications crisis prevention institute (cpi) certification. Valid certifications provided by american heart association, american red cross, or district approved provider for first aid, adult/child cpr and aed. Some positions in this classification may require possession of a current, valid california driver's license.

Knowledge of principles and practices related to students receiving special education services. Behaviors, issues, and concerns of students receiving special education services. General subjects taught in district schools. Safe practices in classroom and other activities. Basic instructional methods and techniques. Correct english usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. Oral and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Basic record-keeping techniques. Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.

Ability to provide instructional support and assistance to teachers and students receiving special education services. Perform instructional support and behavior management activities for students receiving special education services. Reinforce and support instruction to students with individualized education plans (ieps). Learn and utilize methods and procedures to be followed in an instructional setting. Assist with instruction and related activities in a classroom or assigned learning environment.

Understand, interpret, apply, and follow rules, regulations, standards, and procedures. Perform clerical duties related to classroom activities. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Establish and maintain professional, cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Understand and work within scope of authority. Work confidentially with discretion. Communicate with diverse groups and individuals.

Training and experience any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to. Graduation from high school or equivalent and extensive and demonstrated (paid or volunteer) experience working with children. License and certifications crisis prevention institute (cpi) certification. Valid certifications provided by american heart association, american red cross, or district approved provider for first aid, adult/child cpr and aed. Some positions in this classification may require possession of a current, valid california driver's license.

Knowledge of principles and practices related to students receiving special education services. Behaviors, issues, and concerns of students receiving special education services. General subjects taught in district schools. Safe practices in classroom and other activities. Basic instructional methods and techniques. Correct english usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. Oral and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Basic record-keeping techniques. Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.

Ability to provide instructional support and assistance to teachers and students receiving special education services. Perform instructional support and behavior management activities for students receiving special education services. Reinforce and support instruction to students with individualized education plans (ieps). Learn and utilize methods and procedures to be followed in an instructional setting. Assist with instruction and related activities in a classroom or assigned learning environment.

Understand, interpret, apply, and follow rules, regulations, standards, and procedures. Perform clerical duties related to classroom activities. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Establish and maintain professional, cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Understand and work within scope of authority. Work confidentially with discretion. Communicate with diverse groups and individuals.

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Effective january 1, 2024, paper application are no longer being accepted. Written testing testing is by invitation only. Those candidates invited to participate in the written exam will be notified by e-mail approximately 7-14 calendar days after the filing deadline. Be sure to check your spam folder. Please let this office know upon filing an application of any special testing accommodation you will need.

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