Paraprofessional III (6.00 hrs/day) - Grand Oaks Elementary School #930

Gateway Unified School District; Redding; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Gateway Unified School District is seeking a Paraprofessional III for Grand Oaks Elementary School. The role supports classroom teachers, assists in instructional activities, and helps manage student behavior in a Severely Handicapped Special Education environment.

The position runs 7:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. with a 0.5 hour unpaid lunch, 6 hours daily, 182 workdays, and district benefits. Requires a high school diploma and passing NCLB requirements.

Qualifications

• Tutors individual students and small groups of students with special needs to reinforce and follow up learning and training activities.
• Assists instructional personnel in assigned instructional areas and with routine classroom tasks.
• Maintains confidentiality and observes health and safety regulations.
• Interacts with students and shares observations with the teacher.

Responsibilities

• Assists the instructional personnel in assigned instructional areas.
• Tutors individual students and small groups of students with special needs to reinforce and follow up learning and training activities.
• Assists in shaping of appropriate social behaviors.
• Assists in the management of acting out student behavior through positive reinforcement strategies.
• Operates and assists students in the operation of instructional aids and software programs.
• May administer medication in accordance with medical instruction.
• Performs routine first aid and requests assistance for non-routine injury or illness.
• Maintains an orderly, positive learning environment.
• Assists students with personal needs as necessary.

Skills

Tutoring

Behavior management

Classroom assistance

Student supervision

Communication with teachers

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Media equipment

Instructional software

Job description

• Maintains confidentiality.

Job Description / Essential Elements

GATEWAY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION: PARAPROFESSIONAL III

(Severely Handicapped Special Education Environment)

RANGE 6

DEFINITION OF POSITION

Under the direction of the Classroom Teacher, Principal or Designee, performs required duties which includes classroom teacher assistance, assigned instructional specialties and individual student assignment.

Essential Functions

• Assists the instructional personnel in assigned instructional areas.
• Tutors individual students and small groups of students with special needs to reinforce and follow up learning and training activities.
• Assists in shaping of appropriate social behaviors.
• Assists in the management of acting out student behavior through the use of positive reinforcement strategies and other appropriate techniques.
• Operates and assists students in the operation of a variety of instructional aids, computer assisted instruction equipment and software programs.
• Monitors and assists in the remediation of specific learning problems and conditions.
• May administer medication in accordance with specific medical instruction.
• Performs routine first aid and requests assistance for non-routine injury or illness.
• Observes and monitors children with handicapping conditions and requests appropriate assistance for pupil experiencing distress.
• Maintains or assists in maintaining an orderly, attractive and positive learning environment.
• May participate in parent conferences and other student progress report activities.
• Provides a variety of skill building activities with children who experience language and hearing disorders.
• Interacts with students; encouraging performance, observing progress and meeting instructional and behavioral needs as they arise.
• Shares observations with the teacher.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Assists with general campus supervision and discipline as assigned.
• Assists teacher in preparing materials, record keeping, obtaining supplies and use of media equipment.
• Performs screen-testing when requested.
• Follows accepted principles, practices, rules and regulations for the school to which assigned.
• Attends job related in-services, conferences and staff meetings as assigned.
• Assists students with any personal needs (i.e. personal hygiene, toileting, feeding) as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualification

• Must meet the requirements of No Child Left Behind.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation;
• Child guidance principles and practices particularly pertaining to students with special needs;

Knowledge Of

• The District may require specialized skills, abilities and training appropriate for a particular assignment;
• Behavior management strategies and techniques relating to pupils experiencing a typical control problem;
• Special needs and behavior of assigned students;
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities;
• Basic instructional methods and techniques;
• Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct;
• Oral and written communication skills.

Ability To

• Work with minimal supervision;
• Perform routine clerical tasks or operate a variety of educational and office related machines and equipment;
• Assist with instruction and related activities in a classroom or assigned learning environment;
• Understand and follow oral and written directions;
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others;
• Observe health and safety regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close color and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Education And Experience

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:

Experience

• Previous experience working with children in an organized setting, preferably as a Paraprofessional.

Education

• Education from high school preferably with training or coursework in child growth and development, special education, instructional technology, or a closely related field.

Board approved: 3/15/06

Requirements / Qualifications

GATEWAY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

CLASSIFIED VACANCY: GATEWAY SPECIAL EDUCATION

PARAPROFESSIONAL III - Grand Oaks Elementary School

(6.00 hrs/day)

Shift Schedule: 7:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. (1/2 hour unpaid lunch)

Salary

$19.64 - $26.40 per/hr - Range D (Includes vacation factor) 182 workdays (14 District paid holidays) Includes contribution to a retirement system and access to health, dental, and vision benefits with District contribution.

Applicant must meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act. Proof of meeting requirements must be attached to application.

PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE: The selection process will include an appraisal of individual applications and personal resumes. Candidates receiving the highest ratings will be selected for interview. (Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted).

Pre-hire Requirements For The Selected Applicant

Background Check & Fingerprint Clearance (will be required to pay a fingerprint processing fee); Physical Assessment Exam; Keenan Safe Schools Training; TB Test.

• NCLB Compliance

OR Other (48 College Units - Transcripts ) OR Other (AA Degree) OR Other (Paraprofessional Exam Certificate)

Comments And Other Information

The Gateway Unified School District (GUSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. The hiring process and employment shall be free from discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, actual or potential, family, or marital status, or the exclusion of any person because of pregnancy or related conditions, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Section 504 Reasonable Accommodation: Director of Student Services

4411 Mountain Lakes Blvd, Redding, CA 96003, [phone]

Title IX Coordinator: Director of Human Resources

4411 Mountain Lakes Blvd, Redding, CA 96003, [phone]