Special Education Paraprofessional

The Person nel Commission announces an OPEN and PROMOTIONAL recruitment. This recruitment will result in the establishment of one integrated eligibility list. Promotional candidates will have seniority points added to final passing scores (.25 of a point for every year of classified service up to a maximum of 5 points). This list will be used to fill current and future vacancies and will be active for one year or until canceled.

(The names of eligible candidates on the current list will be merged to the new list in accordance with final scores.) There are currently MULTIPLE positions open at various school sites. These will be 30 hours/week, 10-month positions. Under the supervision of a site administrator and daily direction of a credentialed teacher(s), provide instructional support and assistance to students receiving special education services;

and perform instructional support activities related to behavior management and other related activities to support students receiving special education services. Positions in this classification may be assigned to perform duties in a classroom environment or in support of a single student for any portion of the workday as documented in the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).

• 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.

• 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 may require possession of a current, valid California driver’s license.
• Knowledge of principles and practices related to students receiving special education services.
• Knowledge of behaviors, issues, and concerns of students receiving special education services.
• Knowledge of 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.