ABA- Paraeducator III: Student Support & Growth Job Thousand Oaks area,California USA,Education / Teaching

POSITIONS TO BE FILLED FROM THE ELIGIBILITY LIST TO BE ESTABLISHED FROM THIS RECRUITMENT:

(1) Permanent positions - 3, 5.5 or 6 hours(majority of positions are 3.0hr/day); (2) Substitute/On-Call 3hr/day positions Work Year Length:
School-Term (206 days/year - late August to mid June),

THE ELIGIBILITY LISTWILL BE VALID FOR 6 MONTHS APPLICATION PROCESS EXAMINATION PROCESS

Training and Experience Evaluation - Pass/Fail. Applications will be screened for best qualified applicants to compete in the competitive examination process.

General Fitness Exam. The General Fitness Exam will consist of an online multiple choice examination assessing fundamental knowledge for the position.

Structured Oral Interview. The Structured Oral Interview will be before a panel and contain questions that assess technical knowledge, experience, and one's general fitness for successful performance in the position.

A total score will be computed using weighted scores on all testing components. Applicants must receive a passing score on the oral examination to be placed on the year-long eligibility list. The top 3 ranks (scores) on the eligibility list are eligible for the hiring interview for each vacancy in this classification within the life of the list.

BASIC FUNCTION

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.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS BETWEEN RELATED JOB CLASSES

Positions assigned to the ParaeducatorIII job class are distinguished from ParaeducatorI 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.

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…