Special Education Paraprofessional — Empower Student Success

El Camino Real Charter High School; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

El Camino Real Charter High School in Woodland Hills, CA is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to provide support to classroom teachers and assist students with disabilities in daily instructional activities and personal care. The role involves implementing lessons, data collection, and collaboration with staff to promote a safe learning environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with an AA degree or higher preferred, and relevant experience in education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required, along with an AA degree or higher or 60 semester or 90 quarter units from a recognized college or university.
• Experience working in an educational setting strongly preferred.
• A First-Aid Certificate issued by a recognized First Aid training program must be obtained within sixty (60) days after appointment and must be kept valid during the term of employment.
• A CPR Certificate issued by a recognized CPR training program must be obtained within sixty (60) days after appointment and kept valid during the term of employment.
• Some positions may require the ability to directly assist in the lifting or moving of students.
• Some positions may require the use of multi-person lifting techniques and the use of mechanical lifting equipment to lift or move pupils who weigh in excess of 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of activities pertinent to training, physical care, disciplining, and tutoring in order to instill habits, knowledge, and skills in students with disabilities.
• Assist teachers in implementing lessons or portions of lessons to a student or a group of students, check accuracy of work, and present additional assignments as directed by a teacher.
• Assist students in the use of books, classroom materials, and equipment; adjust or rephrase portions of text and classroom instructions as needed.
• Keep routine records related to recording attendance, grades, test scores, and lunch money.
• Assist teachers with the use of electronic equipment and presentation of materials and methods to reinforce lessons to students.
• May obtain food from the cafeteria, serve food, and feed students or help them to feed themselves.
• May take student temperatures, administer first aid, and provide basic nursing care as directed or authorized by the School Nurse.

Education

High school diploma and AA degree or higher or 60 semester or 90 quarter units

Job description

El Camino Real Charter High School in Woodland Hills, CA is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to provide support to classroom teachers and assist students with disabilities in daily instructional activities and personal care. The role involves implementing lessons, data collection, and collaboration with staff to promote a safe learning environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with an AA degree or higher preferred, and relevant experience in education.