Paraeducator - General

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of students.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, duplicating, and maintaining routine records.
• Print and write legibly.
• Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Monitor and discipline students according to approved policies and procedures.
• Operate a computer and various instructional and office equipment.
• Conform to and support the assigned teacher's style of classroom management.
• Communicate effectively with children and adults both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Responsible experience working with young children in an organized setting.
• Attach the following documents to your application:
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • 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.
• Compliance with SB 792 requirements for positions in licensed day care centers.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Basic child guidance principles and practices.
• Basic subjects taught in District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language, and reading.
• 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:

• Learn the procedures, functions, and limitations of assigned duties.
• Communicate effectively with children and adults.

Special Notes

• The Proficiency Exam (Basic Skills Assessment Test) is administered by Lodi Unified School District. Interested candidates need to RSVP by calling 209-331-7605.
• A practical skills test may be administered at the time of interview.