What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraeducator, Special Education, Applicant Pool position at Tustin Unified School District?

About the Employer

The mission of the Tustin Unified School District, a learning community rich in heritage and committed to a tradition of excellence, is to ensure that each student optimizes individual achievement through an educational system characterized by challenging and exciting curricula and inspiring personalized instruction, in partnership with our dynamic and involved communities.

Job Description / Essential Elements :

DEFINITION :

The Paraeducator, Special Education, under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provides

instructional support and assistance to teachers and students assigned to a designated mild,

mild / moderate, moderate, moderate / severe or Early Childhood special education instructional

program; performs a variety of support activities related to behavior management and classroom

instruction of special education students; performs a variety of clerical support duties related to

classroom activities.

CLASSROOM AIDES :

Mild / Moderate (M / M) : Assist the teacher with instruction in a special education

class. Students in M / M programs work primarily on academics. Additional

responsibilities could include assisting the teacher with student behavior and / or health

and personal care.

Moderate / Severe (M / S) : Assist the teacher with instruction in a special education

class. Students in M / S programs work primarily on daily living skills and a modified

curriculum. Additional responsibilities could include assisting the teacher with student

behavior and / or health and personal care.

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCE AIDES :

Special circumstance aides assist teachers of special education students in special education

classes, regular education classes, or a combination of both. Responsibilities include assisting

the teacher with student behavior, health and personal care and / or instruction in any of their

educational settings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

Provides instructional support and assistance to teachers and students assigned to a

designated mild, mild / moderate, moderate, moderate / severe or Early Childhood

special education instructional program; communicates with teachers regarding the

individual needs of special education students.

Provides instructional assistance to individual or groups of special education students

in a special class or when they are mainstreamed into regular classrooms or out in the

community; assists special and general education students when they are

mainstreamed during classroom activities and various other activities as directed;

assists students with meeting the goals and objectives of their Individual Education

Plan.

Reinforces instruction to students with learning disabilities and language,

communication and behavioral problems; confers with teachers concerning programs

and materials to meet the individual needs of special education students.

Performs a variety of clerical duties such as preparing, typing and duplicating

instructional materials. Scoring papers and recording grades; assists in keeping

attendance; prepares and maintains student records and files as necessary.

Assists assigned teacher with the implementation of lesson plans; assists in

administering, proctoring, scoring tests and papers and charting student progress;

modifies materials and explains instructions and words.

Observes and controls behavior of students according to approved procedures; reports

progress regarding student performance and behavior.

Provides support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits,

operating office and classroom equipment and distributing and collecting paper,

supplies and materials.

Directs group activities of students as needed; assists in monitoring recesses,

assemblies and playground activities; accompanies students on field trips.

Assists student with developing self-help, toileting, personal hygiene, social and

communication skills.

Maintains an orderly, attractive and positive learning environment; assures the health

and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures;

administers basic first aide and dispenses medications as necessary.

Operates a variety of classroom and office equipment including a typewriter, VCR,

copier, fax machines, computer and laminator.

Performs related tasks as required.

QUALIFICATIONS : Knowledge of :

Concepts and principles of child development and behavioral characteristics.

Problems and concerns of students with special needs.

Behavior management strategies and techniques utilized with students exhibiting

atypical social behaviors.

Basic subjects taught in District schools including arithmetic, reading, writing,

grammar and spelling.

Safe practices in classroom activities.

Basic instructional methods and techniques.

Appropriate English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

Interpretive skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Maintaining confidentiality of student records.

Basic record-keeping techniques.

Operation of a variety of office and classroom equipment.

Health regulations and safe working methods and procedures.

Proper lifting techniques.

District policies, rules and regulations.

Ability to :

Assist a certificated teacher with instruction and related activities in a classroom or

assigned learning environment.

Perform clerical duties related to classroom activities.

Monitor, observe an report student behavior and progress according to approved

policies and procedures.

Reinforce instruction to individual or small groups of students as directed by the

teacher.

Understand and relate to children with special needs.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Observe health and safety regulations

Work cooperatively with others.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Education / Training / Required Certification :

High school graduate or equivalent.

Some experience working with children in an organized setting.

Specialized training or coursework in childcare, child behavior, psychology, or

teaching and related fields desirable.

Current First Aid / CPR certification.

Bilingual desirable.

Some college or AA degree 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.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger,

handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk and / or hear. The employee frequently is

required to walk or sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and

arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee may occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Work conditions may include

exposure to fumes, dust, odors, cleaning agents and chemicals. Specific vision abilities required

by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to

adjust focus.

Requirements / Qualifications

Only Edjoin online applications are accepted for this position.

When you apply for this position, you are placed in an applicant pool. If a school site has an opening, the Principal will screen the applications. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by phone. We keep your application on file for the rest of this school year.

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