What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Paraeducator II - Brooks Elementary Elementary - Special Ed. position at Windsor Unified School District?
WINDSOR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Bilingual Paraeducator II
DEFINITION: Under the general direction of the site administrator and Special Education Coordinator, and in cooperation with designated certificated personnel, performs the necessary duties to assist in a specialized education area with students who have moderate to severe behavioral, physical and/or medical needs (medically fragile).
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following are typical duties and responsibilities for positions in this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these tasks and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed below.
- Assists the classroom teacher in maintaining classroom control and in assigned
instructional areas to designated students. Interacts with students, encourages
their performance, observes progress, and meets instructional needs as they arise
- Works with students in small groups or on a one-to-one basis, to reinforce basic
skills or to supplement classroom work
- Assists in classroom management
- Shares observations of students with the classroom teacher(s)
- Under the direction of certificated personnel, assists in various aspects of program
implementation and classroom work, including administering tests, correcting
and grading student work, and the recording of information
- Participation in staff meetings, conferences, and other specialized trainings
- Assists in preparation of materials and lesson plans
- Obtains supplies and necessary equipment for classroom activities
- Assists in a variety of activities related to the daily operations of the classroom
such as roll call, lunch count, absences, and out-of-classroom errands
- Assists physically handicapped students with their equipment (wheelchairs,
scooters, walkers, etc.)
- Monitors individual progress of students and discusses problems and
improvements with teacher(s)
- Maintains confidential informational and operational records and files
- Under direction of classroom teacher, communicate regularly with
parents/guardians
- Responsible for on-going feeding, toileting, dressing and assisting students in
independent skill development
- Assists in the implementation of a behavior intervention plan
- Participate in student related and/or teacher meetings, when requested
Maintains necessary records, including data collection and copying materials
- Performs other related work as required
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Methods and attitudes required in working with children who have specialized
needs
- Correct English usage, punctuation, spelling and grammar, and basic math
- Routine record keeping
- Safe work practices and proper lifting techniques and specialized medical
procedures such as catherization and tube feeding
- Basic understanding of behavior management and technology
ABILITY TO:
- Facilitate individual student development
- Assist special need students in developing peer relationships
- Successfully perform the physical requirements of the position
- Understand the needs of physically, emotionally and educationally challenged
students
- Maintain the confidentiality of school related information
- Maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
- Relate positively to students, staff, and the public
- Learn and follow the practices, rules, and regulations of the District and to the
school which assigned
- Lift up to fifty pounds on a regular basis and occasionally lift in excess of
fifty pounds
- Communicate in Spanish
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
EXPERIENCE:
- At least two (2) years experience working in an educational setting which
provides direct instruction to students
- At least one (1) year training and/or experience in working with special needs
students
EDUCATION:
- High School diploma or equivalent. (California law requires that all instructional
assistants (aides) pass proficiency tests in reading, language usage and math,
equivalent to a graduating senior of the attendance area high school.)
- Red Cross recognized first aid certificate or successful completion of a first aid
course within three (3) months after employment
- Possess or obtain CPR certification
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Training and/or experience in working with special needs students
- LVN, EMT, CNA, or Behavior certification
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
WORK POSITION (PERCENTAGE OF TIME):
Standing: Frequently Walking :Frequently Sitting: Frequently
BODY MOVEMENT (FREQUENCY):
None (0) Limited (1) Occasional (2) Frequent (3) Very Frequent (4)
Lifting: 3 Bending: 3 Pushing and/or Pulling: 2
Reaching Overhead: 2 Kneeling or Squatting: 2
LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:
None (0) Limited (1) Occasional (2) Frequent (3) Very Frequent (4)
0-10 lbs.: 3 11-25 lbs: 2 26-50 lbs.: 2
51-75 lbs.: 2 w/ assistance 76-125 lbs.: 1 w/ assistance
First Reading: December 6, 2006
Board Approval: December 6, 2006
Windsor Unified School District Nondiscrimination in Employment Statement The Governing Board is determined to provide district employees and job applicants a safe, positive environment where they are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment or intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Complete application, letter of interest, resume and three letters of recommendation are required. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Fingerprint clearance and negative TB clearance are also required.
