Para Educator Substitute Pool

Para Educator C

This is a temporary, on call position. Hours and location will vary based on availability and need. Pay rate and shifts vary depending on the position. Prior experience desirable.

Under supervision of the Principal or certificated staff member, to perform a variety of instructional activities; to provide intensified learning experiences for students in assigned areas; to provide a variety of clerical and supportive tasks for teachers; to assist on a periodic or regular basis with the lifting and/or toileting, eating, hygiene and mobility needs to students; and to do related work as required.

The District Office is home based - the assignment to site or sites will be based on student needs.

Positions assigned to this class are distinguished by the assignment of duties in the area of working with students in the Special Education Program. Incumbents are expected to have an understanding of and sensitivity to learning difficulties encountered by these students.

Assists instructional personnel with the development and presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises;
Tutors individuals and small groups of students to reinforce and follow-up learning activities;
Supervises students in the classroom, on the playground and during snacks or lunch;
Administers standardized tests;
Maintains student records, attendance and files;
May assist students with toileting (stipend included), eating and hygiene needs;
Assists with transporting students, including those in wheelchairs;
Performs a variety of regular clerical duties, such as filing, typing or duplicating materials;
Maintains discipline in the absence of the teacher;
Assists in maintaining a neat, orderly and attractive learning environment by performing such tasks as cleaning the room, arranging displays, or preparing bulletin boards; and May communicate in a foreign language with students to help clarify instructions and answer questions.

Knowledge of student behavior and characteristics of children who are in the Special Education Program;
Techniques used in controlling and motivating children;
Correct English usage;
Routine record keeping; and General purposes and goals of public education. Ability to assume responsibility for supervising students;
Demonstrate patience, warmth and a liking for children;
Learn and utilize standard teaching aids and office machines;
Learn and utilize basic methods and procedures to be followed in an instructional setting;
Perform routine clerical work;
Understand and carry out oral and written directions; and Maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with children and adults.

Two years of experience working with children in an educational or child care setting, preferably including experience working in Special Education. Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, preferably supplemented by courses in child care, psychology or guidance.

All classified employees must sign an oath of allegiance to the constitution of the State of California and the United States, must be of good moral character, must obtain evidence of a negative TB test. And will be required to provide evidence of citizenship or appropriate immigration status. CA law requires public educational employees to be fingerprinted for the purpose of a confidential background investigation at the time of employment, whether or not the employee has previously been fingerprinted.

All offers of employment are conditional upon the applicants satisfactory results of the Post Offer Pre-Placement Physical evaluation Program. This physical strength test helps us select employee candidates that have demonstrated a minimum level of strength to perform the essential functions of the job. There is no charge for this service.