Substitute Paraeducator 25-26

Job Title

Under the immediate supervision of an assigned supervisor and general direction of a classroom teacher, specialist or therapist, assists in providing academic, behavior and social-emotional supports to individual or small groups of students to enhance learning. Monitors and reports student progress according to state standards, classroom objectives and the individualized education program (IEP), including health and/or behavioral plans. May assist students in developing various self-help skills, including hygiene, toileting, eating, social, community and leisure/recreational skills.

Provides emergency health-related assistance to students as needed.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of age appropriate child development and guidance applicable for an educational setting.
• Basic subjects taught in the District schools, including mathematics, grammar, spelling, language and reading, with sufficient competency to assist students with individual or group studies.
• Safe practices in classroom, playground, campus, and community-based activities.
• Basic knowledge of teaching and instruction methods.
• Basic clerical and record keeping processes.
• Skill at using personal computers, audiovisual, and other equipment to support learning, record information, and send communications.
• Sufficient human relation skills to work productively and cooperatively with teachers, students, and parents in formal and informal settings, to exercise patience when conveying information, and demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of students.

Ability to:

• Assist teaching staff with the implementation of instructional goals and activities, assessing the needs of individual students and developing programs to meet those needs.
• Interact with teachers, parents, and specialists in order to carry out assigned duties.
• Assist in maintaining order among students in their assigned learning environment.
• Oversee students, administer assignments and tests, and perform general clerical tasks.
• Make informal presentations to individual and small groups of students and assist with demonstrations of assigned subject matter to classroom sized groups.
• Relate positively to students in a teaching/learning environment in a way that builds confidence and recognizes socioeconomic and cultural differences among children.
• Exercise patience when conveying information, and demonstrate sensitivity to the special needs of students.
• Balance emotional support and discipline and deal with common behavior problems.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and school information.
• Setup and maintain records; prepare documentation and reports as needed.
• Operate instructional and office equipment.

Qualities of the ideal candidate:

• Giver of hope
• Passion for students well-being and healthy development
• Eager to connect with diverse leaders to continue to improve practice
• Exhibiting a good attitude and a growth mindset
• Models what it means to make mistakes and grow from them
• Comfortable not-knowing, but eager to problem solve
• Technology seamlessly integrated into their practice
• Creative and open to trying new things
• A natural relationship builder and a good reader of situations
• Hard working and nurturing
• Responsible

Education and experience:

Graduation from high school or equivalent. Completion of at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (48 semester units), or Associates degree. If a candidate does not possess the higher education requirement, then they must successfully pass the state competency exam demonstrating knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing and mathematics (or readiness in those subject areas.)

Experience:

Some experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults in an organized setting. Experience working with individuals with special developmental needs is desirable.

Representative duties:

• Provides academic, behavior and social instructional assistance to individual or small groups of students in a classroom, distance learning and/or community environment.
• Works on an in-depth basis with individual or small groups of students to execute individual lesson plans and alternative strategies for maximizing learning experiences.
• Reinforces learning experiences for students. Assists teacher, specialist or therapist in assessing student ability and progress; provides information and discusses student daily activities, progress and needs.
• Supports students for general education integration following the individualized academic, behavior, health care and safety needs.
• Confers with the teacher concerning lesson plans and materials to meet student needs. Assists teacher(s) with implementation of students' Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives through instruction and a wide variety of prescribed activities. Collects data and/or work samples as instructed by the teacher.
• Assists students in completing classroom assignments, homework and projects in various subject areas; assures student understanding of…