Classified: Para Educator II, Poet-Christian School, Bilingual , not requi

Position Title

Para Educator II

Education

Under general supervision of the classroom instructor to serve as an assistant to teachers by aiding in the supervision and training of students and assisting in the preparation and assembling of teaching materials.

• Regularly performs tasks requiring the exercise of unique skills with minimal teacher supervision.
• May possess expertise or knowledge which permits exercise of personal initiative.
• Assists teachers with the supervision and training of students in a unique instructional environment such as a demonstration center.
• Performs liaison duties for staff, parents, and students.
• Prepares instructional materials.
• Assists with various class projects.
• Assists teachers in running educational programs.
• Prepares graphic and written teaching materials.
• Operates audiovisual equipment, duplicating and mimeographing equipment.
• Grades papers and tests.
• Maintains records and designated files.
• Prepares a wide variety of materials including correspondence, memos, reports and notices which may require data entry.
• Orders and distributes supplies.
• May supervise and help evaluate assigned personnel.
• Helps individual students with specific problems.
• Maintains regular and prompt attendance in the workplace.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Ability to carry out oral and written directions, read, write, and speak at a level sufficient to fulfill the duties to be performed.

High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of the fourteenth grade with an A.A. degree from an accredited community college, equivalent certificate, or equivalent experience in an appropriate discipline desired; expertise in specific program requirements may serve in lieu of education requirement; two years experience in the care and supervision of children. Must pass the District proficiency test.

• Knowledge of English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Knowledge of student's recreational activities.
• Additional qualifications will be required dependent upon program requirements (e.g., bilingual, sign language for the deaf or specialist in a prescribed educational program).
• Ability to assist with supervising the learning activities in a school district setting.
• Ability to work independently on own initiative.
• Ability to operate standard office and instructional equipment; clerical assignments may require typing at a speed of 45 words per minute from clear copy.
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Stand and walk on hard and/or unequal surfaces for extended periods of time.
• Bend, squat and/or stoop for brief periods of time.
• Reach above shoulder level for brief periods of time.
• Push/pull up to 75 lbs.
• Lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
• Run short distances.

Employees will be required to work indoors and outdoors in various weather during the course of the required work schedule.

Classified range 30;
Board Approved: HS 10/24/78 Elem 10/24/78 Revised: HS 06/26/86 Elem 07/15/86 HS 05/10/88 Elem 05/24/88 TUSD 03/27/01

• Completed Edjoin Application.
• Para Educator Applicants:
  Transcripts from an accredited college reflecting 48 semester units OR proof of passing the District’s proficiency exam.
• If you do not have either and your application is screened in, you will be contacted to schedule an appointment to complete the District’s proficiency exam.
• Applicants may choose to add to the minimum requirements by submitting a cover letter, resume, transcripts, certifications etc.; however these documents are not required.