Paraeducator Assistant HQ Multi 21st Team UP After School

PARA EDUCATOR ASSISTANT I

Highly Qualified Status (HQ):
The individual selected must meet the following qualifications. Applicants must possess a high‑school diploma or its recognized equivalent and have completed at least 48 semester hours of credit at an accredited college or university; or obtained an associate’s degree or higher; or passed the Para Pro Assessment with a score of at least 460.

Under general supervision, the assistant assists teaching staff in providing individual and group instruction, including developing and maintaining records and instructional materials. The incumbent performs related work as required.

The Para educator Assistant I and II classes differ from the Para educator Aide class because the assistant is regularly required to provide academic instructional assistance for a significant portion of the assignment.

• Assists teaching staff in a variety of classrooms and related areas.
• Assists in preparing lesson outlines and plans in assigned areas.
• Assists in planning, preparing, and developing various teaching aids.
• Presents subject matter to students using a variety of teaching methods and techniques within traditional and/or non‑traditional educational settings.
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments.
• Presents or reinforces learning concepts.
• Prepares, administers, and grades examinations and homework assignments.
• Observes progress and problem areas of students for referral to the classroom teacher; confers with classroom teacher and parent on progress of students.
• Prepares classrooms and audio‑visual equipment for use.
• Orders supplies and equipment.
• Maintains classroom bulletin boards.
• Distributes and collects teaching materials.
• Assists in maintaining student discipline and order in the playgrounds, lunchroom, school halls, library, and study halls.
• Operates standard office equipment.

Education or experience that provides the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. Typical qualifications include:

• Completion of 48 semester or 60 quarter units from an accredited college or university, desirably in child development, education, or a related field.
• One year of experience demonstrating the ability to perform the duties of the class, such as student instructional activities or personal guidance of students within an organized program.
• Two years of experience as a Para educator aide or two years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the class, such as student instructional activities or personal guidance of students within an organized program.

The role involves frequent interaction with students, teachers, and other school personnel. Duties include standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods; occasional lifting of educational materials; and maintaining student discipline in various school areas.

• Education principles and techniques
• Students' physical, emotional, and academic requirements, habits, and characteristics
• Basic discipline and behavior modification techniques
• Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Basic mathematics
• Current office methods and procedures including file and record management
• Common office equipment and its usage

• Supporting and instructing students in a variety of academic and self‑care skills areas
• Preparing realistic lesson plans and teaching aids
• Securing and maintaining the confidence and cooperation of students
• Dealing tactfully with parents and school personnel
• Evaluating situations accurately and taking effective action
• Typing with speed and accuracy
• Spelling correctly
• Reading, writing, and speaking English at a level required for successful job performance
• Preparing and maintaining accurate and complete records, files, and summaries
• Developing instructional materials
• Making mathematical computations
• Operating various office equipment
• Operating and maintaining audio‑visual equipment
• Understanding and carrying out oral and written instructions
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work