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