Special Ed Paraprofessional I (1.0 FTE)

Piedmont Unified School District; Piedmont (SD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Unified School District's Piedmont Middle School is seeking an instructional assistant to support students with special educational needs under the supervision of certificated staff.

You will tutor students individually or in small groups, help prepare lesson plans based on IEPs, assist with instructional materials, reinforce positive behavior, communicate with teachers and parents, and participate in conferences. Some clerical tasks and light first aid are also expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; courses in psychology and child development desirable.
• Two years of college or AA degree preferred.
• Experience working with school age children desirable.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow-up on learning activities.
• Prepare daily and weekly lesson plans based on students’ Individualized Education Plan.
• Assist students in locating and using resource materials; assist students with accommodations identified in IEPs.
• Assist in the development of instructional materials.
• Promote positive student behavior and independence through positive reinforcement.
• Communicate with classroom teachers, parents and resource specialists concerning student needs and progress.
• Attend parent conferences or student study team meetings upon request.
• Administer minor first aid.
• Assist with special projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist with grading, recording, and distributing student work; check-in homework and papers returned.
• Duplicate and maintain files of instructional materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Set-up and maintain files on students referred to Special Education; maintain records related to behavior modification.
• Requisition and maintain supplies and materials for the program; perform clerical assistance including composing letters and memos; Assist with special projects.

Skills

Tutoring

Lesson planning

Student support

Behavior support

Communication

First aid

Clerical tasks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years college

AA degree or higher

Psychology courses

Job description

Job Description / Essential Elements

Basic Function: Under general supervision from the appropriate certificated instructional personnel, assist with instructional and non-instructional duties in a program designed to serve students with special educational needs.

Representative Duties

• Student Support and Assistance
  • Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow-up on learning activities.
  • Prepare daily and weekly lesson plans based on students’ Individualized Education Plan.
  • Assist students in locating and using resource materials; assist students with specific accommodations identified in a student’s Individualized Education Plan.
  • Assist in the development of a variety of instructional materials.
  • Promote positive student behavior and independence through the use of positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Participate in communications with classroom teachers, parents and resource specialists concerning student needs and progress.
  • Attend parent conferences or student study team meetings upon request.
  • Administer minor first aid.
  • Assist with special projects.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
• Teacher Support and Assistance
  • Assist with grading, recording, and distributing student work assignments; check-in homework and papers returned.
  • Duplicate and maintain files of instructional materials.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
• Program Support and Assistance
  • Set-up and maintain files on students referred to the Special Education program; maintain records related to assertive discipline or behavior modification program.
  • Requisition and maintain supplies and materials for the program; perform clerical assistance as needed including composing letters and memos upon request.
  • Assist with special projects.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to graduation from high school. Courses in psychology, child growth and development and one year of experience in a paid or volunteer setting working with school age children is desirable.

Skills: Knowledge of appropriate grade level academic areas of instruction; and variety of techniques used in guiding and motivating students with special educational needs. Clerical work including keyboarding and photocopying.

Knowledge Of

• General concepts of child growth and development and child behavior characteristics.
• Learning problems of children with special educational needs.
• Appropriate grade level academic areas of instruction.
• Techniques used in guiding and motivating students with a variety of learning styles and needs.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, respect and courtesy.
• Basic first aid principles.

Ability To

• Meet District standards of professional attitude as outlined in Board Policy 4219.21 Code of Ethics for Classified Personnel.
• Relate to students in individual or small group situations.
• Be flexible in a variety of classroom situations.
• Perform light clerical work, which may include keyboarding.
• Give and receive oral and written instructions in English.
• Spell correctly, use proper English, and make simple arithmetic computations.
• Learn pertinent procedures and functions quickly and to apply them under general supervision.
• Work cooperatively and communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and the general public.

Working Conditions

Environment: Classroom environment; constant interruptions.

Physical Abilities: Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone; adequate vision to read, prepare and proofread documents; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment; kneeling, bending at the waist and reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to retrieve and store files and supplies; lifting light objects.

Requirements / Qualifications

Under supervision, to support participation in curriculum and social facilitation for a student as directed by a certificated employee; to perform all related duties as assigned.

Any combination of training, experience, and High school diploma or the equivalent, and. Two years of college (48 units), or. A. A. degree (or higher). Courses in psychology, child growth and development and one year of experience in a paid or volunteer setting working with school age children is desirable.

Comments And Other Information

Location: Piedmont Middle School

Monday - Friday 30 PMS Bell Schedule

Only those applicants who are selected for interviews will be notified.

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