Paraeducator - General at School Readiness & Preschool

About the role

The Paraeducator-General assists in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of students at an assigned school site. They also prepare instructional materials and perform a variety of clerical duties as assigned.

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.

Qualifications

• 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).