Paraeducator - Special Education - Tokay High School

Lodi Unified School District; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lodi Unified School District in California seeks a Paraeducator-Special Education to assist certificated staff in supporting individual or small groups of students with disabilities. You will reinforce instruction, monitor progress, and support daily classroom activities.

The role requires patience, reliability, and the ability to follow teacher guidance in SDC, RSP and related classrooms, with duties extending to basic clerical tasks and behavior monitoring as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and experience with school-age children.
• Proficiency Exam (Basic Skills) certificate required.
• Out-of-district TB test and fingerprinting may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Tutor individuals or small groups of students with disabilities as directed by the teacher.
• Prepare instructional materials and maintain records of achievement.
• Observe and report student progress and behavior.
• Oversee student activities, games and movement education.
• Perform clerical duties such as preparing materials, ordering supplies and recording grades.
• Set up work areas and operate instructional equipment and software.
• Confer with teachers on programs to meet student needs.
• Assist with health and safety practices and maintain a clean classroom.
• Prepare students for mainstreamed classes and participate in trainings.
• Provide instruction and assistance in social, self-help and community skills.

Skills

Special needs knowledge

Reading & writing

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Classroom procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Proficiency exam certificate

Associate/Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Job Description / Essential Elements

LODI UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Class Title

PARAEDUCATOR-SPECIAL EDUCATION

Basic Function

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist in providing instruction to individual or small groups of special education students in a classroom; monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance; perform a variety of clerical duties as assigned.

Representative Duties

• Tutor individual or small groups of students with disabilities, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher in SDC, RSP and other designated special education classrooms; monitor student drills, practices and related activities.
• Prepare instructional materials for individual students as directed by the teacher; maintain daily records of achievement.
• Observe and control behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior.
• Oversee student activities; lead and oversee games, playground activities and movement education as assigned.
• Perform a variety of clerical duties such as preparing, typing and duplicating instructional materials, ordering supplies and recording grades.
• Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies; operate a computer and assigned software.
• Confer with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet individual student needs.
• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; assist in maintaining a clean and orderly classroom environment.
• Prepare students for and assist students in mainstreamed classes according to established procedures.
• Participate in meetings and inservice training programs as assigned.
• Provide instruction and assistance to students in social, self-help and community skills; assist with non-instructional duties such as toileting, and snack and clothing routines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge And Abilities

Knowledge Of:

• Special Needs, Issues And Requirements Of Students With Disabilities.
• Basic subjects taught in District schools, including arithmetic, science, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Reading and writing communication skills.
• Interpersonal relations skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Basic record keeping techniques.
• Classroom procedures and conduct.
• Operation of a computer and assigned software.

Ability To:

• Assist certificated staff with instruction and related activities for special education students.
• Assist students in developing self-help and social skills.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, duplicating and maintaining routine records.
• Print and write legibly.
• Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Learn the procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.
• Communicate effectively with children and adults.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Restrain and discipline students according to approved policies and procedures.
• Operate a computer, and various instructional and office equipment.

Education And Experience

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or equivalent and increasingly responsible experience in working with school-age children in an organized setting.

Licenses And Other Requirements

Satisfactory completion of the California High School Proficiency Examination (Basic Skills Assessment Test).

Environment

Working Conditions

• Classroom and other learning environments.

Physical Demands

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office and instructional equipment.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
• Standing and walking for extended periods of time.

Board Approved 11/99

Title Change from Instructional Assistant to Paraeducator 1/05

Requirements / Qualifications

Basic Function

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist in providing instruction to individual or small groups of special education students in a classroom; monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance; perform a variety of clerical duties as assigned.

Education And Experience

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or equivalent and increasingly responsible experience in working with school-age children in an organized setting.

Required Documents

• High School Diploma or Equivalent AND Proficiency Exam Certificate (Basic skills Assessment Test)

Candidates not providing evidence of meeting the proficiency requirement may be considered for employment as a Non Instructional Classroom Assistant.

OR

• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree or Higher Education Degree

Special Requirements / Certificates

If selected for the position, out-of-district applicants must be T.B. tested and fingerprinted. A practical skills test may be administered at the time of interview.

The Proficiency Exam (Basic skills test) is administered by Lodi Unified School District.

Comments And Other Information

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Non-Discrimination In Employment

We do not discriminate against or tolerate the harassment of employees or job applicants on the basis of their actual or perceived sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Physically or mentally disabled employees or applicants may request reasonable accommodation.

Lodi Unified School District Maintains a Tobacco Free Workplace.