Paraprofessional I SPED - Rose Child Development Center - 105683

About the role

Position located at the Rose Child Development Center. Work hours are 3.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 11:30 am, on a 9.5-month calendar.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One of the following:
  • Completed two years of study (48 semester units) at an institution of higher education;
  • Obtained an associate’s degree or higher; or
  • Met a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrated, through a formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge of and 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 of

• 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.

Ability to

• 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 on an as-needed basis.
• 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 towards 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.