Special Education Paraprofessional #225

Essential Functions and Responsibilities (other related duties may be assigned):

The following are typical duties and responsibilities.

• Provides support services and instructional tutoring to assigned student(s)

• Work with students in small groups to tutor, reinforce or follow up on learning activities

• Assists by guiding students and/or providing a model in a variety of areas;

• Assists in physical development and fitness, communication, personal hygiene (i.e.

feeding, grooming, toileting), academic learning and vocational skills

• Uses established guidelines as a pattern to individualize instruction to needs of learner

• Assists in the general supervision of the classroom, outdoor playground, community

mobility and field trip activities

• Assists with classroom preparation and clean up

• Provides for protection and safety to all students assigned

• Working with students who may be aggressive or disruptive in class

• Behavior support which includes physical management

• Implement Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs) as written in the IEP

• Assist students in following classroom schedule

• Record and summarize data as directed by the special education teacher

• Maintain daily communication with special education teacher

• Assist in the modification/accommodation of classroom work according to the individual

student’s IEP

• Assist the special education teacher in providing appropriate individualized services to

assist students in their inclusionary services

• Maintain confidentiality of student information

Qualifications

Ability to:

• Communicate with assigned child and motivate him/her to participate in learning

activities

• Provide academic support

• Maintain emotional control under difficult situations

• Learn and adapt to new procedures and conditions

• Apply knowledge and skills with judgment

• Maintain a continuing relationship with the same students and staff over a prolonged

period

• Recognize hazards to safety

• Learn laws, rules, practices and procedures related to public education for children and

related to the program to which assigned

• Perform routine clerical work

• Speak distinctly in English or communicate in sign language

• Supervise one or more children in the classroom and out of doors

• Read and comprehend fine print, such as texts, catalogs, etc.

• Communicate effectively via telephone, computer modem and in person

Knowledge of:

• Learning patterns and behavior

• Basic concepts of child development and behavior characteristics

• Personal hygiene and mental health practices

• Reading and writing in English, including grammar and composition

• Classroom computer and other technical equipment

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from high school or comparable demonstration of basic competence

• Requires an AA degree, and a minimum of two years of college training, 48 semester

units, or passage of the HCOE Instructional Assistance Aide test which demonstrates

competency and the ability to assist students in the instruction of reading, writing, and

mathematics

• One year of paid or voluntary experience working with children. Two years of college

training related to psychology, child development or education may be substituted for

one year of experience working with children

• Training or experience working with special needs children is desirable.

License, Certificate and Testing Requirement:

• TB Test Clearance

• Criminal Justice Fingerprinting Clearance

Working Conditions:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions requires the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling; some reaching, handling, fingering and/or feeling. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 45% walking, and 35% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations, some hazardous conditions (e. g. mechanical, cuts, burns, infectious disease, high decibel noise, etc.), and in a clean atmosphere This job/class description, describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, work steps, and skills required of the job.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21.39 - $34.22 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Physical Setting:

• Charter school
• Public school

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• Special education: 2 years (Preferred)
• Childcare: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Eureka, CA 95503: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $34