Paraprofessional I SPED - Rose Child Development Center - 105683

Location: Rose Child Development Center

Schedule

• 3.5 hours per day, 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Monday–Friday)
• 9.5-month work calendar

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily at a primary or secondary level. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High School Diploma or equivalent; and one of the following:
  • Completed two years of study (48 semester units) at an institution of higher education;
  • Obtained an associate’s (or higher) degree; or
  • Met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics (or, as appropriate, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness).
• Prior experience with students or persons with unique needs preferred.

Knowledge

• Child guidance principles and practices related to children with special education needs.
• Methods for effective cooperation with teachers, staff, and adults.
• Modern office equipment practices and techniques.
• General methods of education and tutoring of students of various age groups.
• General needs, learning styles, and behavior of students.
• Child development theory and principles.
• Basic techniques to motivate students and manage student behavior.
• Safe work practices.
• Correct usage of English, reading, grammar, composition, and vocabulary.
• Arithmetic, mathematics, and related calculations as well as general education classes based on grade level.
• Overseeing and monitoring students.
• Working independently with students on various grade-level subjects (e.g., Math, History, Science, English).
• Planning and working with a variety of instructional programs.
• Record-keeping techniques and filing.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce instruction to individual or small groups of special education students as directed by the teacher.
• With proper training, use district-approved de-escalation strategies as needed.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Assist in the preparation of instructional materials and the implementation of individual education and/or intervention plans.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Supervise students according to approved policies and procedures.
• Project a mature, constructive, stable, and healthy attitude with students in a learning environment.
• Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward students.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, duplicating, and maintaining routine records.
• Learn the procedures, functions, and limitations of assigned duties.
• Operate modern office equipment, including computer equipment.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the performance of required duties.
• Interact effectively and sensitively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and school information.
• Learn instructional terminology, program philosophies, concepts, materials, methods, and procedures.