Learning Center Aide

Position Title: Learning Center Aide

Basic Function

Under direction of management personnel and certificated staff, assist certificated staff in the instruction, supervision and training of individuals or groups of students with a variety of special education needs; perform a variety of instructional services within a well-defined framework of policies and procedures; provide a range of instructional training experiences in a variety of educational environments which may include specific classrooms, learning centers; may serve students with any or a combination of, the following conditions: learning disability; communication disorders; intellectual disability; autism; physical/medical involvement; hearing/vision impairment; emotional disturbance; behavior disorders, and to perform related duties as assigned. A Learning Center Aide works closely with teacher and follows detailed instruction and/or established practices and learning center aide procedures on most duties. Contact with others primarily includes students, parents and other school district staff.

Essential Functions:

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Ability to work in special education with a variety of at-risk and high-risk students, as described above.

2. Assists in instruction, including (but not limited to):

§ Academics - reading, writing, math concepts

§ Motor skills - physical education, body awareness

§ Speech/language - communication skills

§ Leisure/recreation - recess, games, outing, breaks

§ Self help - toileting, feeding, personal hygiene, dressing, self-care

§ Other specialized health care – catheterization, diapering, toilet training

§ Specialized subject areas - based on needs

§ Vocational skills - job and work related tasks

3. Maintains an effective learning environment through student supervision, class management, and student discipline.

4. Makes effective use of material, media, audio-visual, equipment and supplies.

5. Prepares instructional materials to include worksheets and manipulatives.

6. Performs a variety of clerical tasks, including typing; making copies; collating; gathering resource information/materials; filing; answering phones; taking and relaying messages; work processing; etc.

7. Contributes relevant feedback/information on student progress through observation, interaction and maintaining accurate records.

8. Participates in job related meetings as requested.

9. Maintains informational and operational records and files, including test/homework scores, student work, and other records related to students' instruction.

10. Monitors and assists students in using adaptive devices and technology.

11. Maintains cooperative relationships with all parents/care providers, staff, and students.

12. Maintains strict confidentiality on all job-related matters.

13. Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

1. Submit to fingerprinting test through the California Bureau of Justice and/or Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Education And Experience

Skills And Abilities:

1. Meets Highly Qualified Paraprofessional status of high school diploma plus 2 years of college OR Associate’s Degree OR pass the rigorous standard of quality on the equivalent locally developed Highly Qualified Paraprofessional Assessment.

2. Has completed at least one college course in the area of special education or attended at least six hours of in-service classes specifically related to special education.

3. Has demonstrated the ability to recognize and account for manifestations of student disabilities.

4. Has demonstrated the ability to employ appropriate behavior management techniques.

5. Has ability to understand and relate to students who have behavioral, learning or physical disabilities.

Work Environment:

1. Employees in this position will be required to work indoors and outdoors in a school environment and come in direct contact with students, Grass Valley School District staff, and the public.

Machines And/Or Tools Used

1. Computer, telephone, two-way radio/cell phone, photocopier, pen, paper, books, instructional materials, markers, scissors, art supplies, games, paper cutter, die cut machine, laminating machine, television, overhead projector, VCR/DVD/CD players, video tapes/CD’s/DVD’s, sports equipment, gardening shovels, microwave, refrigerator, kitchen utensils, vacuum cleaner, aquariums, birdcages, animal cages, stool, wheelchairs, Hoyer lifts, walkers, standers, wheelchairs, gloves, a variety of medical equipment for tube feedings, ostomy care, epi-pens, etc.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.47 - $22.22 per hour

Expected hours: 32 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $22