24-25 Paraprofessional at Richard Crane Elementary

Hours: 5.5 hours per day and 27.5 hours per week

SUMMARY: The Paraprofessional assists teachers, specialists and staff in the instruction, supervision and training of both general education and special education students (Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12) with a variety of needs, in some cases pursuant to student-specific plans, behavior support plans, or other individualized plans. They will provide a range of instructional services within a well-defined framework of policies and procedures within varied educational environments which may include specific classrooms, learning centers, vocational programs, or other instructional facilities. Other duties may be assigned, including clerical tasks.

SUPERVISION & DIRECTION: General direction is provided by the Principal, Assistant Principal, or Administrative designee. Direct supervision may be provided by certificated staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following are typical duties and responsibilities for positions in this classification. Any single position may or may not perform all of these tasks, and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed below.

 Assist students in the areas of class work, classroom assignments, classroom conduct, and tests, including the adaptation of such

 Facilitate age-appropriate social interactions, activities, and instruction for all students

 Deliver instruction individually and in small groups as directed

 Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize own work to meet deadlines and accomplish assigned tasks within established timelines

 Encourage students toward increased independence and self-reliance

 Develop rapport with all students, being fair, consistent, and respectful

 Observe students' mental and physical health; report any potential problems to instructor  Maintain confidentiality of individual student and school-related information

 Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during workday, including parents, students, other staff members, and service providers

 Knowledge of Standard English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form

 Take appropriate action in emergency situations, following procedures in a calm, reasonable manner

 Assist in the supervision of students in classroom, school grounds, other school activities, before, during and after school

 Accompany and supervise children in library or computer activities

 Assist in the arrangement of field trips; accompany class on field trips; assist in the supervision of class on filed trips

 Acceptance of and sensitivity to cultural diversity  Recognize, stimulate, and solicit student interest, input, and participation to the fullest extent of each student’s potential

 Provide indoor/outdoor recreational activities based on student need and certificated staff guidance

 Attend in-service training as required

 Document student progress / Data collection

 Respond to behavior emergencies using appropriate evade and restraint measures as dictated by California law

 Ability to maintain regular, reliable and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job

 Perform health care procedures under supervision of registered nurse, administration or certificated staff as applicable that may include gastrostomy tube feeding, catheterization, monitoring flow and control of oxygen levels; personal hygiene care such as toileting, diapering, cleaning, hand washing, feeding and other items as outlined in medical health care plan or IEP

 Monitor and assist students in using adaptive devices; i.e. electric wheelchairs, hearing aids, speech synthesizers, iPads and like devices, adaptive communication devices, and various other recreational equipment

 Assists students who are non-ambulatory with proper positioning, equipment usage, mobility needs

 Ability to learn and apply new information, knowledge and experiences in a timely manner  Perform related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily throughout their employment. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge of:

 Behavior management strategies

 District Curricula

 Appropriate evasion and restraint strategies (Managing Student Behavior, ProAct or similar)

 Standard office machines, i.e. fax, network printers, and scanners; computers,

 Basic First Aid and CPR procedures and techniques

 Bilingual (Spanish) desirable

Ability to:

 Assist in directed instruction, including: a) Vocational skills, job- and work-related tasks b) Academics: reading, writing, math concepts c) Motor skills; physical education, body awareness d) Speech/language: communication skills e) Leisure/recreation: recess, games, outings, breaks f) Domestic skills (food preparation/housekeeping) g) Self-help (toileting, feeding, personal hygiene, dressing, etiquette and manners)

 Maintain an effective learning environment through student supervision, class management, and student discipline; follows student’s IEP, other individual plan, or Positive Behavior Plan

 Perform a variety of clerical tasks, including typing, making copies, collating, gathering resource information/materials, filing, answering phones, taking and relaying messages, word processing, preparing adapted materials, using various computer applications

 Contribute relevant feedback/information on student progress through observation, interaction, and maintaining accurate records

 Work independently as necessary

 Obtain basic first aid and CPR certifications

 Pass proficiency test or meet educational requirements

 Pass physical examination

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities could be:

Experience/Training:

 Positive behavior modification, or willingness to be trained

 Curricular interventions, or willingness to be trained in curricular interventions such as Response to Intervention techniques

 Prefer a minimum of two years working directly with students, especially students IEP and/or behavior support plans

Education:

 High School diploma or equivalent is required

 Some college course work related to education is desirable

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sitting: Rarely

Standing/walking: Frequently

Waist bending: Occasionally to frequently

Neck bending: Occasionally to frequently

Squatting: Frequently

Climbing: Rarely

Kneeling: Frequently

Crawling: Rarely

Neck twisting: Occasionally to frequently

Waist twisting: Occasionally

Pushing/pulling: Occasionally to continuously- up to 150 lbs. at a time (such a pushing a wheelchairs)

Running: Occasionally

Reaching-

Above shoulder: Occasionally

Below shoulder: Frequently

Lifting/Carrying-

0-10 lbs: Frequently – weights carried 50 to 100 feet at a time

11-25 lbs: Occasionally – weights carried up to 100 feet at a time

26-50 lbs: Occasionally – weights carried from 10 to 100 feet at a time

51-75 lbs Frequently with assistance – weights moved several feet at a time for toileting and transfers

76-150 lbs: Occasionally – with assistance – weights moved several feet at a time for toileting and transfers

Hand Activities-

Repetitive hand use: Occasionally

Simple grasping: Frequently

Power grasping: Occasionally

Fine manipulation: Rarely

Hand and arm twisting/turning: Occasionally to frequently

Computer operations/writing: Rarely

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Occasionally to frequently the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally encounter outside weather conditions, walking on uneven ground when outdoors; exposure to student illness, injuries, infections and bodily fluids. May be required to maneuver into awkward positions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

SEIU Salary Schedule Range 3

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.31 - $23.39 per hour

Expected hours: 27.5 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Rohnert Park, CA 94928 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rohnert Park, CA 94928: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $23