Paraeducator - Special Education - Larson Elementary School

Basic Function

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist in providing instruction to individual or small groups of special education students in a classroom; monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance; perform a variety of clerical duties as assigned.

Representative Duties

• Tutor individual or small groups of students with disabilities, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher in SDC, RSP and other designated special education classrooms;
• Prepare instructional materials for individual students as directed by the teacher;
• Maintain daily records of achievement;
• Observe and control behavior of students according to approved procedures;
• Report progress regarding student performance and behavior;
• Oversee student activities; lead and oversee games, playground activities and movement education as assigned;
• Perform a variety of clerical duties such as preparing, typing and duplicating instructional materials, ordering supplies and recording grades;
• Confer with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet individual student needs;
• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; assist in maintaining a clean and orderly classroom environment;
• Provide instruction and assistance to students in social, self-help and community skills;
• Assist with non-instructional duties such as toileting, and snack and clothing routines;
• Participate in meetings and inservice training programs as assigned;
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge And Abilities

• Special Needs, Issues And Requirements Of Students With Disabilities;
• Basic subjects taught in District schools, including arithmetic, science, 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 relations skills using tact, patience and courtesy;
• Basic record keeping techniques;
• Classroom procedures and conduct;
• Operation of a computer and assigned software.

Education And Experience

• Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or equivalent and increasingly responsible experience in working with school-age children in an organized setting.

Licenses And Other Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of the California High School Proficiency Examination (Basic Skills Assessment Test).

Environment

• WORKING CONDITIONS: Classroom and other learning environments.

Physical Demands

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office and instructional equipment;
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching;
• Standing and walking for extended periods of time.

Board Approved

• 11/99 Title Change from Instructional Assistant to Paraeducator