Paraeducator II/Special Education - 6 Hour - CARE Program, Itinerant

Contact: Vicky Masotto, (951) 253-7143

Number of openings: 1

About the role

The Paraeducator II - Special Education (Physical Disabilities) assists (under direct supervision) in the supervision and instruction of special education students, relieves teachers of routine clerical tasks, and provides for special health care needs of students. This position supports students in special programs, including special day and resource programs for students with identified mental, emotional, physical, or learning handicaps. The role is itinerant, working at different locations periodically to support intensive behavior for students enrolled in the general education program at various sites.

Responsibilities

• Assists certificated teachers in classroom operations, including teaching academic skills to students with mental, emotional, physical, or learning handicaps.
• Supervises students to maintain an effective learning environment, noting behavioral problems and assisting in discipline within established policies.
• Prepares instructional materials and equipment; types, copies, and gathers resources as assigned.
• Provides feedback and information on student progress through observation and daily contact, maintaining accurate records.
• Administers and corrects tests, assignments, and homework.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining informational and operational records; reports and tracks student progress.
• Monitors and assists students using equipment such as computer terminals, cassette recorders, and audio-visual media.
• Oversees and supervises students during classroom activities, on campus, in the library, and on field trips.
• Operates instructional media, office machines, and equipment.
• Tutors students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning activities.
• May assist students in self-contained instructional settings and track progress in core academic subjects.
• Assists other personnel as required to support their work activities.
• Participates in meetings to share information and improve skills/knowledge.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior job-related experience (paid or volunteer) with school-age children.
• Skills in performing basic clerical functions, arithmetic calculations, and operating standard office equipment.
• Ability to use English effectively in written and verbal form with correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Knowledge of child development principles, instructional processes, and public education goals.
• Ability to understand and address students with special needs, follow oral and written instructions, and maintain confidentiality of student records.
• Significant physical abilities including stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, talking, hearing, and visual acuity.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, negative pre-employment drug screen, and negative TB test results.
• Pass the District’s adopted Proficiency Examination with a satisfactory score.
• First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificates may be required.

Skills

• Basic clerical functions and arithmetic calculations.
• Operation of standard office and instructional equipment.
• Effective written and verbal communication in English.
• Understanding of child development and instructional processes.
• Ability to meet schedules, deadlines, and rapidly learn instructional methods.

Pay

Pay range: $18.882 - $24.852 per hour (Range 15, maximum achieved over 8 annual steps). Prorated health and welfare benefits included.

Schedule

• 6 hours per day, 182 days per year.
• Part-time, itinerant position with shift hours: 7:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Benefits

• CalPERS Retirement.
• District-paid vacation and holidays.