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Para educator

Students served may qualify for Special Services under any of the 13 federal Special Education eligibility categories; they have varying levels of academic, adaptive, and behavioral needs. The most common areas of disability in East Side Union High School District are Specific Learning Disabilities, Autism, Other Health Impairments, Intellectual Disabilities, and Emotional Disabilities. To assist a certificated teacher(s) in the instruction, supervision, and training of individual or groups of students by performing a variety of instructional support activities;

to perform a variety of related duties in the maintenance of an effective learning environment; and to perform clerical duties as assigned. This job class requires a high degree of positive contact with both students and certificated staff.

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Para educator Description of basic functions and responsibilities:
To assist a certificated teacher(s) in the instruction, supervision, and training of individual or groups of students by performing a variety of instructional support activities; to perform a variety of related duties in the maintenance of an effective learning environment; and to perform clerical duties as assigned. Employees in this classification receive direct to general supervision within a well-defined framework of policies and procedures.

This job class provides a variety of responsible instructional support activities to enhance the district's educational environment and may be assigned to a classroom(s), learning center, testing center, computer laboratory, science laboratory, child-care center and/or other instructional facility. Employees in this job class may work with students. This job class requires a high degree of positive contact with both students and certificated staff.

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School Site Administrator Major duties and responsibilities:
Assists teacher(s) in instructing individuals and/or small groups of students in various learning situations including basic academic, vocational, and/or specialized subject areas; tutor students as assigned. Assists certified teacher(s) in implementing curriculum for assigned area(s) of instruction. Assists in supervising student to maintain effective learning environment, noting behavioral problems observed and discipline when necessary Assists in organizing assigned learning and/or instructional environmental(s) including classroom, learning/testing center, computer/science laboratory, child care center, etc.;

maintaining bulletin boards, issuing and retrieving equipment/materials, and maintaining neat and orderly classroom/instructional areas Prepares instructional materials for use in classroom/center activities; types and makes dittos; copies materials; collates, staples, and hole punches quizzes, tests, and work sheets; gathers appropriate resource information/materials; and sets up equipment as assigned. Provides teacher(s) and/or school administrators with relevant feedback and information on students' progress through observation, daily contact, and maintaining accurate student records Participates in parent/family meetings as assigned Administers, and scores tests, daily assignments, homework, etc.

Maintains informational and operational records and files including test/homework scores, attendance information, meal counts, student work folders, learning center/computer lab use, and records related to books, materials, equipment, and supplies. Monitors and assists students while using equipment such as computer terminals, printers, controlled readers, industrial education equipment, and cassette recorders as assigned. Monitors, inventories, orders and maintains instructional supplies and equipment as assigned.

Takes daily attendance and prepares appropriate attendance forms/reports. Prepares answer keys for worksheets and tests. Contacts parent regarding absences, meetings, appointment scheduling, and to verify/obtain information, etc. Escorts students to and from classroom/learning center on orientation campus tours, on field trips, etc.; issues student passes. Performs a variety of clerical tasks…