Paraprofessional III SDC Grand Oaks Elementary School

Paraprofessional III SDC (5.75 hrs/day) - Grand Oaks Elementary School #1124

Gateway Unified School District

Base pay range: $18.88/hr - $25.38/hr

Hours:

5.75 hrs/day, M-F 8:45 a.m.

- 2:30 p.m. (Grand Oaks Elementary School). 182 workdays (14 District paid holidays).

Paraprofessional III SDC – Severely Handicapped Special Education Environment. Under the direction of the Classroom Teacher, Principal or Designee, performs duties including classroom teacher assistance, instructional supports, and individual student assignments.

• Assists instructional personnel in assigned instructional areas.
• Tutors individual students and small groups with special needs to reinforce learning activities.
• Assists in shaping appropriate social behaviors and manages acting-out behavior using positive reinforcement and other techniques.
• Operates and assists students with instructional aids, computer-assisted instruction equipment, and software programs.
• Monitors and assists in remediation of specific learning problems and conditions.
• Assists with administering medication per medical instruction when applicable; performs routine first aid and requests assistance for non-routine injuries.
• Observes and monitors children with handicapping conditions and seeks assistance for distress when needed.
• Maintains an orderly, positive learning environment and assists with parent conferences and progress reporting.
• Provides skill-building activities for children with language and hearing disorders; shares observations with the teacher; maintains confidentiality.
• Assists with campus supervision and discipline as assigned; helps prepare materials and records; uses media equipment.
• Performs screen-testing when requested; follows district rules and participates in in-services, conferences, and staff meetings.
• Assists students with personal needs (e.g., personal hygiene, toileting, feeding) as necessary.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Must meet the requirements of No Child Left Behind.
• Knowledge:
  English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation; child guidance for students with special needs; behavior management related to pupils; safe classroom and playground practices; basic instructional methods; classroom procedures; oral and written communication.
• Ability:
  Work with minimal supervision; perform routine clerical tasks; assist with instruction; follow directions; establish cooperative relationships; observe health and safety regulations.

Experience:

prior work with children in an organized setting, preferably as a Paraprofessional.

Education:

high school diploma (preferably with training in child growth and development, special education, instructional technology or related field).

Board approved: 3/15/06. Pre-hire requirements include background check and fingerprint clearance, physical assessment, Keenan Safe Schools Training, TB test. Applications submitted through EdJoin. Contact:
Human Resources at . Selection may include application appraisal and resume review; highest-rated candidates interviewed. Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

Equal opportunity notice:
Gateway Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer. Section 504 reasonable accommodation information is provided for applicants and employees.

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