What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraeducator - Behavior Specialist - Multiple Openings / Multiple Locations position at Lodi Unified School District?
BASIC FUNCTIONS : Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction and other interventions to individual or small groups of students with challenging behaviors in a school environment; monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance; assist students in developing various self help, social and community skills. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS : KNOWLEDGE OF : Special needs, problems and requirements of students with challenging behaviors.Child guidance principles and practices.Basic subjects taught in District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.Oral and written communications skills.Interpersonal relations skills using tact, patience and courtesy.Record keeping techniques.Classroom procedures and conduct.Operation of a computer and assigned software. ABILITY TO : Assist certificated staff with instruction and related activities of the assigned learning environment.Assist students in developing self help and social skills.Print and write legibly.Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.Understand and follow oral and written directions.Learn the procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.Communicate effectively with physically and developmentally handicapped children.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.Restrain and discipline students according to approved policies and procedures.Operate a computer, and various instructional and office equipment.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : Any combination equivalent to : high school diploma or equivalent and increasingly responsible experience in working with school age children in an organized setting.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS : The following MUST BE ATTACHED to the application :
- High School Diploma OR Equivalent AND Proficiency Exam Certificate (Basic skills Assessment Test)
- Associate's Degree or Bachelors's Degree or Higher Education Degree
The Proficiency Exam (Basic Skills Assessment Test) is administered by Lodi Unified School District. Interested candidates can call 209-331-7605 for an appointment. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS / CERTIFICATES : The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment physical examination. Cost of the exam will be borne by the District. If selected for the position, out-of-district applicants must be T.B. tested and fingerprinted. A practical skills test may be administered at the time of interview.
Salary : $20 - $24
