Substitute - Special Education Paraprofessional

Instructional Paraprofessional

To perform instructionally related activities by assisting a teacher or teachers in providing intensified learning experiences for students in assigned areas; and to provide a variety of instructional support services for teachers and students which are directly related to the instructional program.

This class is distinguished by its focus on providing instructional assistance in a classroom environment.

Receives general supervision from a designated site administrator. Technical and functional supervision is provided by the certificated classroom teacher(s) to whom assigned.

Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist teachers with the preparation and reinforcement of the presentation of learning materials and in the performance of other instructional activities.
• Communicate with case managers and/or teachers involved with a student when problems arise to help better that students learning and effective ways to meet the student needs.
• To work with a specific student, as directed by administration and teacher, to support subjects and learning across the whole curriculum.
• Monitor and assist students through drill, study, and research activities after lessons and instructions have been provided by the teacher.
• Assist teacher(s) to whom assigned in supervising students during classroom activities and non-classroom activities such as field trips and bus loading and unloading.
• Read to students; explain words and meanings; rephrase materials and provide similar learning examples.
• Assist in administering and monitoring tests; assist in scoring and recording test results; assist in computing and recording grades.
• Assist in maintaining student records and files; take attendance.
• Assist in preparing examinations and other instructional materials for duplications; make copies as directed.
• Keep and maintain a record of material being taught in classes you are assigned to.
• Distribute materials such as textbooks, learning package materials, supplies and equipment; collect, assemble and distribute resource materials; assist in maintaining related inventories.
• Assist in operating audiovisual equipment, computers, copying machines and other equipment related directly to the instructional program.
• Assist in maintaining a neat, orderly and safe learning environment.
• Acts as a mandated reporter for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the students.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Knowledge of:
Routine record keeping principles and practices. Basic arithmetic principles. English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Basic knowledge of computers.

Ability to:
Able to work between the hours of 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Learn the general purposes and goals of public education. Learn and utilize standard teaching aids applicable to the instructional program. Learn and utilize routine methods and procedures to be followed in instructional settings. Assist the teacher(s) to whom assigned in the supervision of students. Maintain routine records. Make simple arithmetical calculations.

Read, write and understand the English language. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Successful completion of a proficiency test in basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills is required as stated in the California Education Code. Passage of the proficiency test and any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Experience:
  
  Some experience working with students is desirable.
• Training:
  Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Additional specialized training in child care, psychology/guidance, instructional technology, child development or a related field is desirable.

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