Paraeducator - Classroom Assistant (TK and Gen Class Support)

Conejo Valley Unified School District; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Conejo Valley Unified School District seeks a paraeducator-classroom assistant to support certificated teachers in regular classrooms. You will work with students in small groups or one-on-one, reinforce learning activities, and assist with scoring tests and preparing instructional materials.

Incumbents monitor student behavior using positive reinforcement, maintain confidential records, and help set up instructional areas and AV equipment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• In regular classrooms, work with students in small groups or one-on-one to reinforce learning activities.
• Assist in lesson plan preparation, scoring papers and administering tests under teacher direction.
• Model and reinforce appropriate student behavior using positive techniques.
• Confer with teachers on student progress and adapt materials to meet needs.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, recording grades, and maintaining student records.
• Set up instructional areas and AV equipment; support use of media and software.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development as assigned.

Skills

Student supervision

Behavior management

Clerical support

Test administration

Lesson support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college coursework (48 units) desirable

Job description

Positions will be for up to 5.25 Hours / School Term

Selection and Examination Process:

1. General Assessment Exam - measuring knowledge and skills in math, reading and writing principals - PRACTICE TEST: https://www.parapropracticetest.com/
2. Oral Panel - interview questions soliciting information relative to ones capacity, willingness and experience assisting in instruction, behavior management and student supervision.

Applicants will be ranked on the eligibility list on the basis of their aggregate score on the General Assessment and Oral Panel. The top 3 ranks of candidates willing to accept a position at the specified school, will be certified as eligible for hire and participate in a hiring interview with the school site principal.

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.