Para educator​/Special Education

Para educator in Special Education

Riverbank Unified School District-One Town. One Team. One Dream. Welcome to Riverbank Unified School District, where our commitment to excellence is reflected in everything we do. We are proud to be a district that embodies the spirit of:
One Town – We take tremendous pride in being from and serving the community of Riverbank. One Team – We believe that united, we can accomplish anything for our students. One Dream – We dream big and work to provide rich, diverse learning experiences for every student. We know that everything is impossible—until someone does it. Make a meaningful difference in the lives of students by joining Riverbank Unified School District as a Para educator in Special Education.

In this rewarding role, you will work alongside teachers and school staff to support students with special needs, assist with individualized educational plans, provide instructional support, and help monitor student growth and progress. We are looking for caring, patient, and dependable individuals who enjoy working with children and are committed to creating a positive, supportive learning environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed.

Para educator/Special Education

Job Summary:

Para educator/Special Education, under supervision of the site Principal or designee, perform necessary duties of a responsible nature to assist in and meet the goals of the comprehensive plan for special education and to assist in the planning and implementation of a program for special needs children, and to assist in the monitoring of student progress and assessment.

Required Qualifications:

Knowledge and application of:
District policies and procedures as they apply;
Operation of a variety of office machines used in a modern office environment;
Record keeping techniques;
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary;
Oral and written communication skills;
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy;
Child growth and development principles;
Applicable sections of the State Education Code and other applicable laws. Demonstrated literacy in a language other than English may be required in some positions – required language:
Spanish.

Ability to:
Work confidentially;
Work independently;
Apply direct instruction techniques;
Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
Meet schedules and deadlines;
Plan and organize work; follow-through tasks/duties;
Troubleshoot issues;
Use problem-solving strategies;
Coordinate responsibilities using a preventive model;
Operate a variety of modern office equipment including; but not limited to, typewriters, computers, 10-key adding machines, copiers, duplicators, facsimile;
Verify accuracy and completeness of documents and process data;
Make simple arithmetic calculations with accuracy;
Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures;
Perform clerical duties such as filing, duplication, keyboarding, and maintaining records;
Work with and have an interest in Special Education students and parents;
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents and others;
Relate positively to children;
Apply interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy;
Compile, maintain, and submit accurate and complete records and reports;
See for purposes of reading printed matter and observing students;
Hear and understand speech at normal levels;
Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings or various configurations Ability to:
Speak and write in a foreign language may be required in certain positions;
Stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time;
Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation;
Perform light physical exertion;
Lift, carry, push, pull, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, run and crawl;
Lift 25 pounds;
Carry 15 pounds;
Reach in all directions.

Essential Functions of this Position May Include, but Not Limited to:
Perform a wide variety of specialized and responsible work, work independently, interpret and apply rules and regulations as appropriate;
Review, check, correct and compile a variety of information, verify…