Para-Educator (0.8 FTE) - Castlemont High School (2024-25)

This position is 0.8 FTE. 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 is distinguished from other student support roles in that, in addition to providing instructional support to students with disabilities under the guidance of a certificated teacher, employees in these positions are primarily responsible for attendant physical duties to enable students with disabilities to have equal educational opportunities, assisting with basic health needs of students with disabilities, as trained, and assisting the classroom teacher in creating with setting up and maintaining engaging academic environments. This position may be used as a step towards further professional development opportunities as an Instructional Support Specialist and/or certificated position. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to students (in Pre-K through Young Adult) in an assigned classroom or program including, but not limited to Special Day Class (SDC) or other programs; 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 classwide and individual behavior strategies to effectively maintain a safe learning environment when trained by appropriate staff, when needed. Communicate 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. One year of experience working with children of various age levels in a classroom setting and experience attending to students with physical needs preferred 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 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.

Salary : $22,125 - $36,433