Paraeducator III - District Wide

Conejo Valley Unified

Under general supervision, works one-on-one and/or in small groups with and supervises assigned student(s) who have mild to moderate and/or moderate to severe learning, emotional, physical and/or behavioral disability(ies) in a classroom, community and/or vocational jobsite setting as assigned; implement behavior intervention strategies and plans of various technical complexity. DISTINGUINSHING CHARACTERISTICS BETWEEN RELATED JOB CLASSES Positions assigned to the Para educator II job class are distinguished from Para educator I and II job classes by the emphasis on knowledge and ability in implementing methodologies including, but not limited to:
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Discrete Trial Training, Pivotal Response Training (PRT), Social Stories, PECS, and TEACCH, de-escalation strategies. Some students served by incumbents in Para educator III class require constant attention and utilization of non-violent intervention training in order to ensure the student’s physical safety and that of other students and staff; the nature and severity of student disabilities may cause one to be accident prone, and/or present with assaultive or self-abusive tendencies that may cause serious injury to themselves or others.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Work with individual and small groups of students in a variety of instructional and adaptive skills areas based on individual needs, including but not limited to: generalization, stimulus control, sensory integration, functional skills, communications and language development skills, self-help, visual perception and academics including appropriate prompts to build independence. Utilize a variety of ABA methodologies including but not limited to, Discrete Trial Training, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and Pivotal Response Training;

prepare related instructional materials. Observe and manage behavior of students according to approved procedures; build motivation in students by rewarding performance of desired behaviors and completion of tasks with tangible or external reinforcement. Assist students with and demonstrate proper methods of physical care and personal hygiene including toileting, eating, grooming and dressing; capitalize on appropriate behaviors and establish favorable reactions to environmental cues.

Prepare, maintain and input daily data, detailed case records, summaries, contact logs, notes and progress reports related to assigned students and activities; maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information. Observe, monitor, collect data, and report progress regarding student performance and behavior to District staff; confer with supervisors, teachers and specialists to apply behavior modification and management programs. Accompany and monitor students in a variety of non-classroom activities including field trips and community-based outings that assist students with developing social and community skills;

assist students on and off the bus as necessary. Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; administer First Aid and CPR. Attend a variety of meetings, workshops and in-service trainings to maintain current knowledge of developments in the field of special education; attend mandatory clinic meetings with IEP teams;
Participate in student assessments as directed. Direct students in group activities as assigned. Maintains confidentiality of student information in accordance with legal requirements and policies. Performs other related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE & ABILITY REQUIREMENTS Knowledge of:
Non-violent crisis intervention techniques and principles;
Behavior intervention strategies and techniques;
Basic Applied Behavior Analysis techniques and services; discrete trial teaching techniques;
Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct;
Child guidance and adolescent development principles and practices;
Academic – reading, writing, mathematics proficiency for school age children Ability to:
Learn and effectively implement behavior modification and intervention methodologies, including ABA fundamentals, district trial…