JumpStart Paraeducator - West Hills STEM Academy

This position is 3.5 hrs/day for 124 days/year (prorated since it didn't start at the beginning of the school year). The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday in the mornings.

This posting has been extended and is open until filled.

To be considered for any Para educator position, please provide a copy of your high school diploma or GED equivalent (unofficial copy).

To beeligiblefor a regular Para educator position,please provide
ONE of the following:

• An official transcript from an accredited college or university conferring your AA Degree (or higher)
• An official transcript identifying successful completion of72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits from an accredited college or university
• A copy of your
  
  ParaPro Test (Praxis) with a passing score of 455 or higheror your Pearson Assessment with a score of 220 or higher or your Master Teacher test must exceed 65%.

The position of Para educator is responsible for assisting teachers with planning curriculum; preparing materials and resources for student instruction; conducting student assessments for placement/progress reporting; maintaining student records.

Paraeducators serving special needs students may be required to assist with student mobility; provide medical support; perform therapy sessions as directed; operate assistive technology; and assist with the implementation of the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).

Under the supervision and direction of a certificated staff member, the para educator will:

• Instruct individuals or small groups to promote student learning objectives (i.e. reviewing letters/sounds, introducing new concepts/strategies, assisting students with self-corrections).This includes assisting with the implementation of students’ Individual Education Plans, including progress reporting and WAAS portfolio prompts.
• Supervise students to ensure safety and well-being (i.e., classroom, lunchroom, recess, safety patrol, bus duty, parking areas).Supervision of special needs students may include students who exhibit unsafe, aggressive, or self-injurious behaviors or have medical conditions that require assistance and supervision.
• Maintain student records/information (i.e. student daily attendance, grades, individual education plans, assessments); assess and monitor student progress; assist in the preparation of reports and documents to meet district and/or state reporting requirements.
• Conduct student assessments to determine student placement and to evaluate progress.
• Assist certificated staff with planning and preparing curriculum, materials, and resources as needed.
• Process students' daily work; correct, grade, and record papers; communicate progress to students and teachers.
• Assist students with toileting and basic hygiene needs; able to perform a one- or two-person lift.
• Provide medical assistance (i.e., suctioning, tube feeding, disbursing medications, and seizure monitoring) and/or therapy sessions (i.e., occupational, physical, or speech language therapy) as directed by certificated staff or health care professionals.
  
  This may include medical assistance that requires specific training by a health care professional.
• Provide off-site supervision of students participating in a work-based learning programs or athletic activities.
• Attend meetings and training as required to improve knowledge and maintain skills.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Significant:talking, hearing, vision, kneeling, squatting, crawling, lifting, carrying.
• Frequent:standing, walking, pushing/pulling, handling paperwork, reaching above the shoulder, lifting up to 35 pounds independently or over 35 pounds as part of a 2-person lift, exposure to blood/bodily fluids, moderate to loud noise levels.
• Occasional: running, climbing, repetitive motion, use of personal computer/phone/vacuum cleaner, use of assistive technology, exposure to chemicals.

• Education:
• High school diploma or equivalent;
• 72 college credits or an AA Degree or
• Para Pro Test (Praxis) with a passing score of 455 or…