High School SpEd Paraprofessional IA

Basic Function: Under the direction of assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of students in an assigned educational program; assist children with meeting the goals and objectives of their Individualized Education Plan (IEP); attend to the physical and health needs of students; monitor and report student progress regarding educational performance; perform a variety of clerical and supportive duties related to classroom activities and classroom management. This position may be used as a step towards further professional development opportunities as an Instructional Support Specialist and/or certificated position. Representative Duties: (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to reflect the principal job elements accurately. Essential Job Functions: - Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to students (In K-8) In assigned classrooms and pull-out groups; assist students with disabilities to meet the goals and objectives included in their IEP. - Read IEP goals to support instruction to maximize student progress when trained by appropriate staff. - Communicate with teachers and/or parents as may be required to assist in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives. - Implement class wide and individual behavior strategies to effectively maintain a safe learning environment when trained by appropriate staff, when needed. - Communicate professionally with other staff and parents, both written and verbal, to provide seamless and transparent communication between all parties. View Job Description for Full Details Qualifications: The District determines whether a candidate is qualified based on fulfillment of prerequisites, relevant work experience, ability to perform the essential functions, reference checks, effective interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated by interview performance and/or writing samples, and achievement on performance-based assessments (if applicable) that demonstrate the candidate possesses the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities. Meeting prerequisites only satisfies the initial screening process and does not indicate the candidate is qualified to perform the essential functions of the position. Prerequisites: - Meet Highly Qualified requirement of No Child Left Behind: A high school diploma or equivalent AND a) an Associate of Arts degree or higher, or b) 48 or more college units, or c) a passing score on a test - (CBEST, ParaPro or CODESP) and relevant training or course work in child growth and development, instructional technology or closely related field. - Possess and maintain a valid First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate - Willingness to complete at least 15 hours of additional training as required to perform the duties of the job; including, without limitation, annual training describing the duties as mandated reporters of child abuse - Valid California Driver’s License, if applicable Knowledge of: - Special needs, issues, and requirements of special education students - Common Core Standards, Content Standards, District Curriculum, Response to Intervention, Full Service Community Schools - The 13 disability categories outlined in California Education Code and how they affect students’ ability to access education

Salary : $29 - $30