Paraeducator - Special Education

Description Upcoming Vacancies: Positions are typically 5.75 hours per day and 183 days per year. Currently testing for an eligibility list at this time which will be used to fill vacancies for up to one year. Immediate need for substitute employees will be hired from this recruitment as well. Under general supervision, provides instruction to individual or small groups of students in subject-matter areas to reinforce lessons to special education students; may assist speech therapists in assessing and providing services; may provide services to students with specialized behavioral and health needs; may provide assistance with personal hygiene; monitors and records student behavior and performance; may work one-on-one with and supervise an assigned student that has learning, emotional, physical and/or behavioral disabilities; may support small group and whole group instruction in collaboration with the special education or general education teacher; completes paperwork and creates classroom materials as needed for instruction and behavioral support; and performs related duties as assigned. Examples of Duties Reinforce instruction for a classroom, and individual or small groups of students as directed by the teacher.Under the direction of a teacher and in conformity with students’ IEP goals and objectives, follows and implements associated treatment plans and protocols.Assist individual or small groups with academic skills; listen to and reinforce instruction to individual in reading, spelling, math, social studies and other subjects.Provide services to students with specialized needs; assist students who require personal and health care; may provide assistance with personal hygiene and other needs.Observe and control behavior of students inside or outside of classroom according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior to teacher; assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude, and general guidance.Assist in lifting pupils in and out of wheelchairs, braces, and other orthopedic equipment; ensure all assistance is provided in a safe manner; assist in positioning pupils and in rendering various forms of personal care, such as toileting and diapering; assist children in dressing, bathing, and grooming as needed.Assist children in and out of buses; accompany or assist children to and from school buses and in moving to and from activities on the school site.May perform other duties as trained, to assist physically handicapped children such as suctioning to clear air passages, gastronomy tube feeding, catheterization, colostomy and ileostomy care, oxygen administration and flow monitoring, emergency care, and other related forms of personal health care.May assist students and teachers in the use of instructional software and related peripherals.Prepare materials for classroom and instructional use and set up work areas, displays, and exhibits; operate a variety of educational equipment as needed.Confer with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet students’ needs.Ensure the health and safety of students by following all health and safety rules; conduct general clean-up of work site.Perform a variety of clerical duties such as preparation of instructional materials, administer, correct and record test results; take roll, maintain student profiles and other records of students as requested; maintain confidential student records and files.Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly learning environment.If assigned to the Infant Program, may travel to and interpret for non-English speaking parents/family members.For positions designated bilingual, translate a variety of written materials from English to a second language and from that language into English; interpret and facilitate communication between staff and non-English speaking students and parents.Perform CPR and First Aid as required.Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Please refer to the "Employment Standards" section of this bulletin to make sure you meet all requirements before applying. Applications for employment are accepted online only. Employment Standards Education And Experience Consistent with the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015, No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, and other related legislation, paraprofessionals working in a program supported with Title I funds must meet the following standards: Education: The equivalent of graduation from high school and one of the following: Completion of at least two years of study (48 semester units or 60 quarter units) at an institution of higher education; or Attainment of an Associate of Arts degree or higher degree; or Meeting a rigorous standard of quality by receiving a passing score in an examination administered by the Personnel Commission which demonstrates the knowledge and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics. Experience: One year of experience working with school-age children with special needs in an organized educational, health, childcare, or other structured setting is desirable. Special Requirements, License or Certificate, as required by the individual assignment/position: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's license. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a CPR and first aid certificate. Some positions in this classification may require bilingual certification and/or a special assessment of the ability to communicate clearly in English and/or Spanish. FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS If you have completed coursework at a foreign institution that is not recognized as accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education, you must include a full evaluation of the foreign transcript with your application materials if you wish for us to consider the coursework. Please include a copy of the evaluated foreign transcript. Visit the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education to search for institutions that are recognized as accredited. If you need your transcripts evaluated, please review the list of agencies approved for foreign transcript evaluation. Supplemental Information This is a Dual Certification Recruitment: Candidates who attain a passing score on each examination part will be placed in rank order on an eligibility list after promotional credits are added to the composite test scores of promotional candidates. These examinations are open to permanent employees and the public. Click on the Classification below for the full job description and duties Paraeducator Special Education Come Join Our Team! Follow your child's school schedule (non work days for summer, winter, spring break)Professional Growth Awards Program Up to 16 paid holidaysMinimum of 6 vacation daysMonday-Friday work scheduleRetirement security - CalPers pension DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION Requests for reasonable accommodations for the testing process must be made no less than three (3) days prior to the examination. Requests must be signed by your medical doctor, school psychologist, or learning consultant as appropriate and must be on provider letterhead and contain an actual signature. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The Board of Education is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital, pregnancy, parental status, reproductive health, decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE: The Oxnard School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability or affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups or any other basis protected by law or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Dr. Scott Carroll, Acting Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Title IX Coordinator, 1051 South A Street, Oxnard, CA 93030, (805) 385-1501, scarroll@oxnardsd.org No benefits assigned 01 Education and Training: Consistent with the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015, No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and other related legislation, paraprofessionals working in a program supported with Title I funds must meet the following standards: The equivalent of graduation from high school and one of the following: -Completion of at least two years of study (48 semester units or 60 quarter units) at an institution of higher education; Or -Attainment of an Associate of Arts degree or higher degree; Or -Meeting a rigorous standard of quality by receiving a passing score in an examination administered by the Personnel Commission which demonstrates the knowledge and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics. In order to qualify for this position, you MUST attach PROOF OF EDUCATION for ONE of the following education requirements to your application - select below which proof of education you are submitting. Please note: if you do not attach or submit any proof of education, you will be DISQUALIFIED from this recruitment. You may submit official or unofficial transcripts, copy of diploma, etc. Transcripts (official or unofficial): proof of a minimum of 48 semester or 60 quarter units of college courseworkDiploma or transcripts: proof of an Associate of Arts degreeDiploma or transcripts: proof of high school diploma or equivalent (applicants will need to pass an assessment before qualifying for this position)Diploma or transcripts: proof of a Bachelor's degreeDiploma or transcripts: proof of a Master's degreeI have not submitted my proof of education. I understand I will be disqualified from this recruitment. 02 If you selected an Associate degree or higher above, is your education related to child development, education, or a closely related field? YesNo 03 Experience: How many years of experience do you have working with school-aged children? This information needs to be reflected under the work experience on your application. 1 year2-3 years3-4 years5+ yearsNo experience 04 Experience Desirable: Do you have any experience working with school-age children with special needs in an organized educational, health, childcare, or other structured setting? YesNo 05 Special Requirements, License or Certificate, as required by the individual assignment/position: - Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's license - Possession of, or ability to obtain, a CPR and first aid certificate Please note, the listed license and certificate may be required at the time of hire. Are you willing and able to meet this requirement? YesNo 06 The Paraeducator Special Education position requires you to perform the following duties. Please read the statements below and state that you either agree or do not agree with the statement at the end. Duties: 1. Lift and restrain student weighing up to 50 lbs. unassisted or over 50 lbs. with assistance. 2. Clean up bodily fluids (i.e. vomit, blood, urine, saliva, mucus). 3. Assist a child with bathroom needs including wiping student and changing diapers. 4. Work with children who are severely orthopedically impaired and have a physical disability that slows down or prevents normal physical and motor development thereby interfering with skill development. 5. Work with children who have health problems which may include heart conditions, chronic lung disease, tuberculosis, rheumatic fever, nephritis, asthma, sickle cell anemia, hemophilia, epilepsy, lead poisoning, leukemia, diabetes, genetic impairments, attention deficit disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or other illness. 6. Work with children who have autism which is a developmental disability that affects how a child processes and responds to information, which may result in limited ability to understand, communicate, learn, and participate in social relationships. 7. Work with children who are mentally impaired and may have a significantly low IQ and considerable problems in adapting to everyday life. 8. Work with children who are SED (seriously emotionally disturbed) and typically display a constant pattern of deliberate refusal to meet even minimum standards of behavior. Do you certify that you are willing and able to perform all duties listed above with or without reasonable accommodation? YesNo 07 Are you a current Paraeducator for the Oxnard School District? YesNo 08 Are you currently employed by Amergis (formally known as Maxiam)? YesNo 09 Testing and Interview Dates Notice: Please note and save the following dates for testing and interviews. All communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method. Notice of application status - August 5 NCLB Exam (only if needed) - August 12 I certify that I have read this notice and understand the instructions provided. 10 Before submitting your application, please confirm that the following statements are true: 1) I have reviewed the job description and understand the duties and requirements of the position. 2) I meet the minimum qualifications for the position and have accurately listed my education, experience, licenses, certifications, and any other required qualifications in my application, including any required proof of education. 3) I have completed all sections of the application and answered all questions completely and accurately. 4) I understand that all information provided in my application is subject to verification. Any false statements, omissions, misrepresentations, or other deceptive information may result in disqualification from the recruitment process or dismissal from employment if discovered after hire. I certify that I have read this notice and understand the instructions provided. Required Question