Paraeducator, Student Support - Elementary (32.5 hrs)

Oakland Schools; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakland Schools seeks a Paraeducator to support students with emotional impairment at Highland Elementary School. You will work under the supervision of the classroom teacher, assisting in both special education and regular education settings.

Strong interpersonal skills, reliability, and a commitment to student welfare are essential. The role requires willingness to participate in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training and ongoing duties as directed.

Qualifications

• Must have ability to work with students with physical, cognitive, emotional, learning and/or developmental disabilities.
• Previous experience working with this age group or special education students preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with various school officials, principals, teachers and office personnel.
• Initiative to accept and carry out varied assignments along with a consistent, systematic approach to the tasks performed.
• Must sign Consent to Bill for Medicaid.
• Must be willing to attend Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training after school as certification expires. Other behavioral techniques may require training after school hours.
• Must be willing to use Nonviolent Crisis Intervention skills to socially and physically manage students who are escalated as directed by the teacher/administrator.
• Other duties assigned by the special education teacher or the building principal

Responsibilities

• Complement, supplement and reinforce students' instruction under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher in both special education and regular education classrooms
• Assist with the preparation of materials, clean up after students, etc.
• Assist with general supervision of the students including lunchtime, recess time, etc.
• On an as needed basis para-professional employees may be required to attend to a student whose needs include routine medical procedures or assistance with regular hygiene
• Other duties as assigned by the special education teacher or the building principal
• Track academic or behavioral data as directed by teacher

Job description

Oakland Schools seeks a Paraeducator to support students with emotional impairment at Highland Elementary School. You will work under the supervision of the classroom teacher, assisting in both special education and regular education settings.

Strong interpersonal skills, reliability, and a commitment to student welfare are essential. The role requires willingness to participate in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training and ongoing duties as directed.