Paraeducator Behavior & Instructional Support - General Education

Position: Para educator Behavior & Instructional Support - General Education (Open Recruitment)
WSD Vision:
Leading the way as the premier Pre K-8th grade school district in Orange County, CA by providing exceptional and innovative experiences where all learners thrive. WSD Mission:
It is our collective responsibility to educate and empower all students to pursue excellence through a distinctive, rigorous, and engaging academic experience. The Westminster School District, located in West Orange County, operates 17 schools: 13 elementary sites, three middle schools, and one site which provides preschool programs. The District has approximately 1,100 employees. The Westminster School District is recognized for high academic achievement and serves about 8,000 students, grades Preschool-8th.

The district offers a broad scope of supplemental instructional programs including four dual immersion programs, GATE academy, music and band, exploratory STEAM/Coding programs, and state-of-the-art science and art facilities. Modern library-media centers, integration of technology, and specialized instruction help provide a well-balanced and rigorous curriculum to support students in becoming innovative, critical thinkers who readily adapt to a rapidly changing 21st-century environment.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Under the direction of an Administrator of Student Services, assists a certificated teacher(s) or specialist(s) in providing behavior support to students; perform independent paraprofessional duties related to regular and special education students with significant behavioral concerns; perform instructional support and follow-up activities. Positions in this class are distinguished from other Para educator positions by assignment to a variety of Special Education and General Education classrooms throughout the district to implement behavioral intervention plans designed by district behavior specialists;

provides specialized assistance requiring specific training in behavior related programs; provides instruction to entry-level instructional assistants; assist supervisor on organizational and procedural issues, and perform other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade and demonstrated experience in working with children in a learning situation, preferably children with special needs.

- College-level training in child care, psychology, education, and training of atypical children preferred.

- Forty hours of documented behavior training preferred.

- Attendance at district-established ongoing training sessions and clinics is a requirement for continued employment. LICENSES:
Secure a valid First-aid Certificate issued by the American Red Cross or its equivalent, or completion of the Westminster School District basic first-aid training program, and CPR certification within three (3) months of employment in this classification is desirable. Certification will be updated and maintained. Possession and maintenance of a valid California Driver's License is required. Candidates are required to pass the Behavioral Instructional Support Assistant test which covers English usage and proficiency, simple arithmetic through elementary algebra, reading comprehension, and the ability to assist in instruction/behavior.

Candidates may also be tested on the following: the ability to deal effectively with special education students, to understand problems and solve them; to follow written and oral directions; flexibility, patience, judgment, and sensitivity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Under the direction of an Administrator of Student Services, assists a certificated teacher(s) or specialist(s) in providing behavior support to students; perform independent paraprofessional duties related to regular and special education students with significant behavioral concerns; perform instructional support and follow-up activities. Positions in this class are distinguished from other Para educator positions by assignment to a variety of Special Education and General Education classrooms throughout the district to implement behavioral intervention plans designed by district behavior specialists;

provides specialized assistance requiring specific training in behavior related programs; provides instruction to entry-level instructional assistants; assist supervisor on organizational and procedural issues, and perform other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade and demonstrated experience in working with children in a learning situation, preferably children with special needs.

- College-level training in child care, psychology, education, and training of atypical children preferred.

- Forty hours of documented behavior training preferred.

- Attendance at district-established ongoing training sessions and clinics is a requirement for continued employment. LICENSES:
Secure a valid First-aid Certificate issued by the American Red Cross or its equivalent, or completion of the Westminster School District basic first-aid training…