Classified: Paraprofessional III - ESS Job Coach

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• To assist the teacher in providing the care, welfare, and safety of the students.
• To assist in maintaining appropriate classroom activities and environment in order that students may learn effectively.
• To train and monitor students in school-based job placements.
• To provide weekly progress updates to the TSW program supervisor.
• To drive and supervise students during field trips and CBI events.
• To support the implementation of modifications per individual student plans.
• To assist with learning activities within the general education and/or special education classroom.
• To monitor classroom assignments given by the teacher.
• To maintain confidential classroom student files and records.
• To assist with the implementation of instruction modifications per the Individualized Education Plan.
• To communicate with teachers and parents regarding the students' needs and progress.
• To prepare materials for classroom use.
• To maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, staff, parents and school issues.
• To provide a welcoming atmosphere for students, staff, parents and community.
• To perform responsibilities in an ethical and professional manner.
• To maintain punctual and regular attendance.
• To perform other related duties as assigned.

  Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

  • To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • To possess a positive attitude toward students, teachers, staff and parents/guardians.
  • To possess the ability to take and follow directions.
  • To be proficient in the use of the English language, both verbal and written.
  • To possess a warmth and understanding for special needs students.
  • To possess basic computing and clerical skills.

  Physical Demands

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job.
  • To be able to push, pull or lift weights up to 50 pounds.

  Working Conditions

  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.
  • To be able to frequently stand, walk, bend, sit.
  • Daily travel between campuses 1-202.

  EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

  • The District provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
  • In addition to federal law requirements, the District complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
  • The District expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.