Paraeducator II

Ventura Unified School District; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Ventura Unified School District is seeking a part-time Paraeducator II to support students with academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs under the supervision of teachers. Positions may be allocated across general and special education programs within the district.

Required: NCPI, First Aid, and CPR certifications; a high school diploma or equivalent plus 48 college units or CBEST, with an Associate’s degree highly desirable. Bilingual ability may be required for some roles.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or the equivalent. Requires two years of college (48 units) or pass the District’s assessment that demonstrates knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction or pass the CBEST.
• An Associate’s degree is highly desirable.
• Experience: Some experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults in an organized setting, including individuals with special developmental needs.
• NCPI (Non-violent Crisis Intervention) training and certification; First Aid and CPR certifications; certifications must be fulfilled within specified timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, behavior and social-emotional supports to individuals or small groups to enhance learning.
• Monitor and report student progress according to state standards, classroom objectives and IEPs.
• Assist students in developing self-help skills (hygiene, toileting, eating, social, community and leisure/recreational skills).
• Provide non-intrusive medical health assistance and emergency specialized medical support.

Skills

Student support

Behavioral support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; 48 college units or CBEST

Associate’s degree desirable

Tools

NCPI certification

First Aid certification

CPR certification

Job description

To fill any current part time vacancies (up to 28.75 hours per week) and to establish an eligibility list to fill future vacancies. The established eligibility list will remain in effect for six (6) months.

Please read this job bulletin in its entirety for minimum qualifications, recruitment and testing information.

You will be required to attach your education documents to your application such as High School diploma, College degree or unofficial college transcripts.

Below is a summary of the basic function of the position and scope of responsibilities.

Under the immediate supervision of an assigned supervisor and general direction of a classroom teacher, specialist or therapist, assists in providing academic, behavior and social-emotional supports to individual or small groups of students to enhance learning. Monitors and reports student progress according to state standards, classroom objectives and the individualized education program (IEP), including health and/or behavioral plans. Assists students in developing various self-help skills, including hygiene, toileting, eating, social, community and leisure/recreational skills. Provides non-intrusive medical health assistance and/or emergency specialized medical support.

DISTINGUISHING CAREER FEATURES:

PARAEDUCATOR II

Assignments within this job classification may be allocated across various general education and special education programs within the District, including mild/moderate classroom environments. Advancement to level III requires more advanced knowledge, skill, and ability to work with special student populations or in specially recognized skill areas. NCPI (Non-violent Crisis Intervention), First Aid and CPR certifications required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Requires a high school diploma or the equivalent. Requires two years of college (48 units) or pass the District’s assessment that demonstrates knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction or pass the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST). An Associate’s degree is highly desirable.

Experience: Some experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults in an organized setting, including individuals with special developmental needs.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid NCPI (Non-violent Crisis Intervention) training and certification; employees must fulfill certification requirements within the first six (6) months of the probationary period.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certifications; employees must fulfill certification requirements within the first three (3) months of the probationary period.

Some positions in this classification may require the ability to fluently speak, read, and write a designated second language.

TESTING INFORMATION

The examination process may be comprised of multiple choice exam, performance assessment, computer skills exam, or any combination of assessment appropriate to determine technical ability to perform the duties listed in the job description.

ADDITIONAL SALARY INFORMATION

New Hires – Initial Salary Placement

The District has established criteria in place that recognizes the education and experience new employees bring to their role in supporting students and the services of the District. Upon approval of the Director of Classified Human Resources, a new employee may be provided with advanced step placement up to Step 5 based on the following criteria:

• Additional qualifying experience beyond that required for entry into the class (limited to no more than one step for each two years of experience related to the classification)
• Additional education at the college level beyond the educational requirements established for entry into the class (limited to no more than one step for each two years of education related to the position) To be considered for advanced salary placement upon hire transcripts and/or diploma must be provided

All new hires placed at Step 1 of the salary schedule will advance to Step 2 after successfully completing the six-month probationary period.

Longevity increments are offered based on years of service with the District: an additional 1.20% of base salary after completing 4 years of service, 4.10% at 9 years, 7.08% at 14 years, 10.15% at 19 years, 13.31% at 24 years, 16.46% at 29 years.

Promotional and/or transfer candidates will be placed at the appropriate step in accordance with established Personnel Commission Rules & Regulations.

Education Incentives All active, regular classified employees are eligible for an education incentive if they possess a degree which is above and beyond the stated minimum qualifications for their classification.

• AA/AS = 2.50%
• BA/BS = 4.00%
• MA/MS = 5.00%
• Ed.D./Ph.D/JD = 6.00%
• (Percentage increase on base salary, paid monthly)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (Upon Offer of Employment)

• Employment Verification: The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States.
• Individuals selected for employment are required to submit to a tuberculosis risk assessment, and, if risk factors are identified, would then be required to submit to a tuberculosis examination to determine freedom from tuberculosis.
• The District reserves the right to require a job related physical examination and satisfactory results from such an exam.
• Fingerprinting: State law requires that all employees be fingerprinted. AB1610 prohibits employment until the Department of Justice completes its obligations regarding the arrest and conviction information, and from employing a person who has been convicted of a violent or serious felony, as defined.
• All candidates with a conviction record for offenses other than minor traffic violations, must file a conviction record statement with their application.Such a conviction, or failure to report a record of convictions, may bar you from employment.
• Other: Eligibles will be required to provide a current DMV report and/or proof of auto insurance to the Classified Human Resources Department before being certified for a final selection interview for positions that require the employee to drive a district vehicle and/or hold a valid California driver's license.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Governing Board is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, 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. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. (BP 0410)