Reading Lab Paraprofessional - Sierra View 3.5 hrs

DEFINITION: Under the direction of the site administrator and the classroom teacher, assist in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of students in a special education setting; assist the teacher in meeting the educational needs of students enrolled in either the Resource Specialist Program (RSP) or in a Special Day Class (SDC) program. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: •Assists a certificated teacher with the presentation of learning materials and instructional projects; •Assists the teacher in meeting IEP goals; •Prepares for and assists with various classroom learning projects and cleans up at the conclusion of the project; •Works with individual or small groups of Special Education RSP and/or SDC students; •Listens and reinforces instructions given by the teacher in reading, spelling, math, and other subjects; •Exercises constant supervision of the students; •Uses positive reinforcement; •Observes and controls the behavior of students according to approved procedures; •Assesses the need for appropriate discipline in accordance with grade level and individual student ability to understand discipline; •Talks often with the teacher about the progress of students regarding student performance and behavior; •Collects data for portfolios and other measurements of progress as deemed appropriate by the supervising teacher; •Prepares students for mainstreamed classrooms according to established procedures; •Assists students by providing proper examples, emotional support, and general guidance; •Participates in meetings and staff development programs as assigned; •Accompanies students in getting from one place to another; •Assists in helping students get on and off of buses as directed; •Assures the health and safety of students by following health and safety rules; •Performs a variety of clerical duties, such as preparing instructional materials, scoring papers, maintaining student records and files, and typing classroom materials; •Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly learning environment; and •Perform related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge and skills of: •Child guidance principles and practices as they relate to students with learning disabilities •Core subjects taught in district schools •Safe practices in classroom and playground activities •Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary •Basic record-keeping techniques •Classroom procedures and conduct Ability to: •Assist the teacher with the instructional and related activities of a special education learning environment •Present a positive image of Golden Valley Unified School District, •Assist the teacher in meeting the educational needs of students enrolled in the Special Education classroom •Print and write legibly •Understand and follow written or oral directions •Demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward students with special needs •Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others •Balance emotional support and discipline to deal with behavior problems Education and Experience: Graduation from high school; forty-eight units of college work or passing of exam for NCLB compliance; with a preference of one year of experience in working with school age children in an organized setting Licenses and Certificates: Valid California Class C Driver’s license. WORKING CONDITIONS: Environment: Classroom environment Physical Abilities: Hearing and speaking to exchange information, walking and stepping/up and down, lifting and carrying light objects, sitting and standing for periods of time. Hazards: Sometimes working with disruptive or out of control students REPORTS TO: Site Administrator FLSA:Non-Exempt BOARD APPROVAL: 3/11/2008 CLASSIFICATION:Classified WORK YEAR:School Days Only SALARY:Range 23 FUNDING:Special Education