Interested in making a difference and gaining valuable experience working in schools? Consider a position as a special education paraprofessional.
BEFORE you decide to apply, please review the following.
1. Listed below is a very detailed job description, including educational requirements. Please review this entire posting before applying.
2. If you decide to apply, you must go to https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/1908340 and complete our online application. This is the ONLY way we accept applications. If you email the school, your application will NOT be considered.
3. A complete application includes the online application at https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/1908340 as well as a resume, cover letter, and letters of reference. All of these items are uploaded as part of your application. Please ensure that your application is complete, or we will not be able to consider it.
DEFINITION:
Under the direction of the Administrative Director or designee, provide support and assistance to
classroom teachers in caring for students' physical needs and in presenting educational material
and developmental exercises through a combination of experience and formal education.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Performs a variety of activities pertinent to training, physical care, disciplining, and tutoring in
order to inculcate habits, knowledge, and skills in students with disabilities
Assists teachers in implementing lessons or portions of lessons to a student or a group of
students, checks accuracy of work, and presents additional assignments as directed by a
teacher
Helps students to use books, classroom materials, and equipment. Adjusts or rephrases
portions of text and classroom instructions
Keeps routine records related to recording attendance, grades, test scores, and lunch money
Assists teachers with use of electronic equipment and presentation of materials and methods
to reinforce lessons to students
Assiststeachers in directing activities or assigned groups of students
Lifts students in and out of holding or locomotive devices and on and off buses when trained
by appropriate staff
Assists students with all aspects of toileting which may include diapering and lifting on and off
the toilet, changing tables, and mats when trained by appropriate staff
Assists students with the use of mobility equipment, such as leg braces, walkers, mobile
standers, and tricycles when trained by appropriate staff
Assists teachers in working with students who may be demonstrating such behaviors as
hitting, biting, scratching, and running, and works as a member of a team to implement the
behavior support plan and/or crisis plan when trained by appropriate staff
Under the teacher's direction, participates in data collection regarding student behaviors as
part of behavior support plan development and implementation
Assists teachers in maintaining an environment conducive for learning and encouraging
appropriate behavior by the students using a consistent team approach
Assists teachers in carrying out positive reinforcement procedures and reactive strategies
identified in a behavior support plan, such as prompting student to switch to functionally
equivalent replacement behavior and debriefing during the school day
Assists teachers on field trips by helping students with physical needs, maintaining discipline,
and reinforcing learning situations
Assists bus drivers in maintaining discipline and responding to the physical needs of students
Supervises a group of students in the temporary absence of the responsible teacher when
notified
May obtain food from the kitchen, serves food, and feeds students or helps them to feed
themselves
May make minor adjustments on special equipment such as wheel chairs, crutches, braces,
standing tables, and gurneys when trained by appropriate staff
May act as a resource regarding student issues at Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings, if
requested
May take student temperatures, administer first aid, and provide basic nursing care as directed or
authorized by a School Nurse
May carry out the instructions of a Supervising Special Education Assistant or certificated employee
to implement special physical handling, care, or exercises prescribed by doctors, nurses, or
therapists when trained by appropriate staff
May work with teachers, agencies, and private companies to assist in making job placements for
graduates of vocational courses and may take students to job interviews
Performs related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Physical and emotional needs of children at various age levels
General nature and causes of physical, mental, and emotional disabilities
First aid techniques
Functioning of special equipment, such as wheel chairs and braces
Basicsubjectstaughtinschools,includingarithmetic,grammar,spelling,languageandreading
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct
Safe practices in classroom activities
Oral and written communication skills
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
ABILITY TO:
Act calmly and appropriately in emergencies
Take orders and follow instructions accurately
Assist in feeding and toileting of students with special needs
Understand and relate to students with special needs
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines
Meet schedules and time lines
Work independently with little direction
Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Possession of a HS diploma or equivalent AND one of the following:
Possession of an AA degree or higher, or 60 semester or 90 quarter units from a recognized college or
university.
SPECIAL:
A First-Aid Certificate issued by a recognized First Aid training program must be obtained within
60 days after appointment and must be kept valid during the term of employment.
A CPR Certificate issued by a recognized CPR training program must be obtained within 60 days
after appointment and kept valid during the term of employment.
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training must be conducted within the first year of employment
and maintained through annual refresher courses
A valid California Driver License and use of an automobile may be required for some positions.