Paraeducator Instructional Aide West End Operations

Overview

PARA EDUCATOR

SALARY
: $21.15 – $27.69 Hourly (Placement on appropriate step of Para educator Salary Schedule)

LENGTH OF SERVICE
: 182 Days per Year/6.0 Hours per Day (Six hours plus thirty-minute duty free lunch)

Final date to receive applications
:
Until Filled

LOCATION
:
West End Operations, Various Locations

Under the supervision of an administrator, performs a variety of instructional activities and support activities for students throughout the county. The Para educator works in the classroom and/or in the community to assist the teacher in the preparation and implementation of education and training programs. The Para educator directs and encourages student completion of all teacher-initiated activities in a variety of educational settings.

• May attend to students with medical needs.
• Performs other related duties as directed within position summary and trainings (i.e., CPR, Target Solutions).
• Assists with instruction of students individually or in small group settings under the direction of certificated employees.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to use the English language to communicate clearly, both verbally and in written work.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform basic arithmetic functions.
• Possession of a high school diploma (or its equivalent).
• Ability to meet Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), completion of an Associate Degree or higher
  -OR- completion of 72 quarter units or 48 semester units
  -OR- prior passage of the ESSA written test may be substituted in lieu of taking a written test administered by SBCSS. Copy of degree, transcripts, or proof of passing the ESSA (Certificate of Compliance) test must be provided.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License and use of personal transportation required. (SBCSS vehicle not provided).
• Desired
  
  Experience:
  
  Previous school experience in one or more of the following: a classroom setting for students with special needs, experience working with youth programs, at-promise and/or alternative education student programs;
  Training or education in related areas such as child development, health care and special education;
  Experience with computer operations.
• Ability to:
  Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
  Exercise judgment and initiative and reach sound decisions within established policies and guidelines;
  Be attentive and alert to medical or safety needs of students and take action as required/needed;
  Learn simple methods and procedures, and effectively attend and implement County-approved training in curriculum, functional skills, and behavior;
  Operate a variety of instructional media, computers, office machines, and equipment;
  Work independently with minimal supervision;
  Maintain accurate and current records and reports;
  Successfully adjust to interruptions in work schedules and routines on short notice;
  Be dependable, following through with policies and procedures and be relied upon to be at work on time daily;
  Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward students;
  Establish and maintain a cooperative and effective working relationship with students and staff;
  Assemble, collate, and organize prepared materials;
  Communicate effectively in verbal and written form;
  Meet established deadlines;
  Work on a variety of tasks simultaneously;
  Work independently;
  Travel to various locations.

• Standing, walking, lifting, sitting at a child’s level, sitting for extended periods of time.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling and crouching, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, stooping, ascending and descending stairs.
• Ability to push students in wheelchairs.

Employees in this classification work primarily indoors in a classroom with some outdoor requirements and playground environment. May have direct contact with students, the public, and other county and district staff. Exposed to strong odors, and potentially contagious illnesses/diseases (tuberculosis, measles, mumps, chicken pox, hepatitis, etc.). May perform duties without guidance from supervisor. Some assignments may require constant attention to protecting…