Pioneer Aide - Para II - Anticipated

Reports to: Building Principals

Employment Status: Classified, 185 days

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree preferred
• Willing and able to participate in in-service training
• Demonstrated ability in working with students in formal and informal situations and show evidence of successful work experience
• Eligible to obtain a State Paraprofessional Aide License

Responsibilities

• Works with large groups of students, including full classes on the unified arts rotations
• Plans activities for students and classes as needed for the period
• Collects resources that may be needed for whole class activities or lessons
• Collaborates with teachers and curriculum department to develop activities, plan experiences, and provide opportunities for learning for all students
• Assists teachers in achieving academic goals for students, including but not limited to covering specific learning standards, meeting building-wide literacy and STEM goals, and monitoring student progress as needed
• Assists with such large group activities as reading aloud and storytelling
• May be assigned to coach staff members on specific student strategies, such as behavioral techniques
• May be assigned to provide professional development to other paraprofessionals and certified teachers on specific topics
• Alerts the regular teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of teachers
• Participates in inservice training programs as assigned
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips
• Performs other job related duties as assigned by the teacher, principal or designee
• Assists in classroom by answering individual student's questions while he/she is working on assignments
• Monitors/assists students during lunch, free-time activities or work placements
• Administers medications to students consistent with District policies and student IEPs
• Accompanies student to inclusion classes, as needed
• Keyboards study materials, classroom materials, examinations, and correspondence
• Assists in classroom documentation

Pioneer Specific Duties

• Assists students with personal health needs such as feeding, walking, hygiene, etc.
• Works with individual or small groups of students on specific skills and/or assignments
• Collaborates with Pioneer staff to provide opportunities and learning experiences for students
• Follows the rules and expectations of the Pioneer School, under the supervision of the CCSD Special Education Director and/or the Pioneer School administration