Paraeducator - Classroom Assistant (TK Aide) - Substitute ONLY

Conejo Valley Unified School District; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Conejo Valley Unified School District seeks Substitute/On-Call Paraeducator/Classroom Assistant to support certificated teachers and students in regular classrooms in Thousand Oaks. Incumbents assist with learning activities, prepare materials, and monitor student progress under teacher direction.

Required is a high school diploma or GED, with two years of college (48 units) or higher preferred. The role involves working with students, maintaining records, and using basic instructional media,

Qualifications

• General assessment exam for math, reading, and writing knowledge.
• Experience working with school-age children.
• Knowledge of child development basics and behavior.
• Proficiency in English spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Basic arithmetic concepts.
• Ability to keep routine records.

Responsibilities

• In small groups or one-on-one, support learning activities.
• Assist in planning, materials, scoring, and administering tests.
• Supervise and reinforce positive student behavior.
• Discuss progress with teachers to tailor programs.
• Provide clerical support and maintain records.
• Set up and operate instructional media and equipment.
• Participate in staff meetings and training.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Behavior management

Flexibility

Rapport building

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years college (48 units)

Associate degree or higher preferred

Job description

Positions are Substitute/On-Call.

Selection and Examination Process

1. General Assessment Exam - measuring knowledge and skills in math, reading and writing principals - PRACTICE TEST: https://www.parapropracticetest.com/

Positions in the Paraeducator-Classroom Assistant classification are established to assist certificated teachers in creating successful learning opportunities for students in regular classrooms. Incumbents perform their duties with initiative and independent judgment within standardized procedures as directed by the classroom teacher. Incumbents serve as assistants to the teacher. The full responsibility for appropriate instruction, training, instructional materials and evaluation procedures remains with the teacher.

• Works with students in small groups and/or on an individual basis in regular classrooms to instruct, reinforce and follow up on learning activities.
• Assists in the preparation, modification and implementation of lesson plans, instructional materials and learning aids as directed by the teacher, including scoring student reports and papers; and administering, monitoring and scoring a variety of tests (this does not include the administration of standardized assessment measures).
• Observes students and assists in the supervision and modeling of appropriate student behavior through positive reinforcement techniques and implementation of a teacher designed behavior management system.
• Confers with teachers concerning student progress and to determine programs, activities and materials to meet individual student needs.
• Performs clerical support duties, such as preparing, typing and copying instructional materials; recording grades; preparing and maintaining student files, and records as necessary, including confidential records; and distributing and collecting paper, supplies and materials.
• Operates and assists students in the operation of a variety of instructional aids, media, and computer terminals and software programs.
• Provides support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating VCR, movie, slide, film strip and overhead projectors and other audio-visual equipment; and maintaining cassettes, tapes, etc.
• Participates in staff meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Experience:

Any length of experience working with school age children.

Education:

Graduation from High School or GED required. Completion of at least two years of study (48 units) at an institution of higher education, or Associates or higher degree highly desirable.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic needs, characteristics and behavior of children and adolescents.
• Correct English usage, spelling, vocabulary, syntax, grammar and punctuation.
• Basic arithmetical concepts.
• Routine record keeping.

ABILITY TO:

• Be aware of and sensitive to the needs of all children, their cultures, languages, life styles and capabilities.
• Establish rapport with and gain the confidence of children and students.
• Learn basic teaching techniques and methods.
• Read, write and communicate effectively for the needs of the grade level(s) to which assigned.
• Learn safe practices and procedures for classroom and campus activities.
• Learn growth and development patterns of children and adolescents.
• Acquire a firm working knowledge of subjects taught in grade level(s) to which assigned.
• Learn to utilize appropriate instructional media and materials.
• Operate or learn to operate appropriate instructional media, materials, a computer terminal and use appropriate software.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Read and comprehend instructional and related materials.
• Maintain confidentiality of matters related to students.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the normal course of work.
• Be flexible.