Paraeducator - General

About the role

Assist in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of students at an assigned school site; prepare instructional materials and perform a variety of clerical duties as assigned. Working conditions are in a school classroom and playground environment. Physical demands include standing for extended periods, bending at the waist, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, and dexterity of hands and fingers to demonstrate activities and prepare materials.

Responsibilities

• Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Prepare materials for classroom use for students; correct tests and other student work and record results in accordance with District policy.
• Observe and control behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior.
• Monitor and assist students in activities such as drill practice and repetition.
• Assist in supervising students in the classroom, on the playground or on field trips.
• Perform a variety of clerical duties such as preparation of instructional materials, scoring papers, recording grades, taking role and maintaining records and files.
• Provide support to teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting papers and supplies.
• Assure the health safety of students by following health and safety rules; assist students regarding the building of self-esteem and development of a value system; assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Guide independent study, enrichment and remedial work set up by the Teacher.
• Participate in meetings and in-service training programs.
• Direct group activities with students as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or equivalent and responsible experience working with youth in an organized setting.
• Satisfactory completion of the California High School Proficiency Examination (Basic Skills Assessment Test).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent AND Proficiency Exam Certificate (Basic Skills Assessment Test) OR Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree or Higher Education Degree.
• If selected for the position, out-of-district applicants must be T.B. tested and fingerprinted.
• A practical skills test may be administered at the time of interview.
• As a condition of employment all applications for positions in licensed day care centers comply with the requirements of SB 792.

Skills

• Knowledge of basic child guidance principles and practices.
• Knowledge of basic subjects taught in District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
• Knowledge of safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Reading and writing communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Operation of a computer and assigned software.
• Ability to assist in providing instruction to individuals or