Paraeducator Assistant Pre-K HQ One Ends

para educator assistant i

highly qualified status (hq): individual selected into this position must be highly qualified for this assignment. Applicants must possess a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and have completed the following requirements: completed at least 48 semester hours of credit at an accredited college or university; or, obtained an associate's degree or higher degree from an accredited college or university;

or, passed the parapro assessment prepared and administered by educational testing services (ets) with a score of at least 460.

highly qualified status (hq): individual selected into this position must be highly qualified for this assignment. Applicants must possess a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and have completed the following requirements: completed at least 48 semester hours of credit at an accredited college or university; or, obtained an associate's degree or higher degree from an accredited college or university;

or, passed the parapro assessment prepared and administered by educational testing services (ets) with a score of at least 460.

under general supervision, assists teaching staff in providing individual and group instruction, including developing and maintaining records and instructional materials. Incumbent performs related work as required.

the para educator assistant i & ii class differs from the para educator aide class in that the para educator assistant class is regularly required to perform academic instructional assistance for a significant portion of the assignment.

the para educator assistant ii class requires additional intensive training beyond what is necessary for a para educator aide - special education class in the areas of student data collection, communication strategies, severe behaviors, and positive behavior management for autism spectrum disorders. Additionally, the para educator assistant - special education class independently prepares materials; implements behaviorally based instructions; develops lesson outlines and detailed computer generated instructional materials;

conducts screenings; independently provides vocational training in the community on a daily basis; independently prepares graphs, charts, and behavioral analysis data; actively participates in student iep 's; possesses in-depth knowledge in communication; and extensively modifies and adapts the general education curriculum.

the para educator assistant i & ii class differs from the para educator assistant (severely mentally and physically challenged) class in that the primary emphasis of the latter is providing functional skills, life skills and living skills training and attendant services instead of academic instructional assistance.

• assists teaching staff in a variety of classroom 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 utilizing 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 on the playgrounds, in lunchroom, school halls, library and study halls
• operates standard office equipment

education/experience: any experience equivalent to education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

• education: completion of 48 semester or 60 quarter units, from an accredited college or university, desirably in child development, education, special education, or a related field.
• experience: one (1) year 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.
• a high school diploma.
• two (2) years of experience as a para educator aide or two (2) 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.

for applicants applying for special education para educator assistant i positions, the following qualifications are desirable:

thirty (30) hours of classroom work and class observation as follows: 12 class hours in class (orientation, aba principles i, data…