Bilingual Special Education Paraprofessional

REDLANDS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL • Redlands, CA

17d • $20 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Must be proficient in English and Spanish. Assists the Special Education teacher in any and all areas necessary for learning, including working with students one-on-one and in small groups. Implements academic instruction designed by teachers for the purpose of meeting learning goals. The Bilingual Special Education Paraprofessional models a servant’s heart and promotes an attitude of respect, teamwork and professionalism by speaking well of other faculty and staff members; supports entire school system-lower school, middle school, upper school; prays for and with other faculty and staff; encourages others in Godly living and excellence; lovingly holds others accountable; actively pursues ways to encourage members of the schools.

Requirements

• Profess a personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord
• Maintain a positive Christian testimony
• Be involved in a local church of like faith and practice, consistent with the RCS Statement of Faith
• Agree with and adhere to the employee handbook
• Strong communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to meet people comfortably and engage in substantive conversation
• Must be able to work diligently and independently and make judgments with minimal supervision
• Ability to handle financial matters with integrity and with concern for confidentiality
• Ability to use technology
• Able to operate a variety of office and classroom equipment including copiers and computers, as well as an ability to use Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Able to speak, read, and write English fluently.
• Understands and is able to aid students with this subject area
• Able to compute using appropriate concepts and skills.
• Understands and is able to aid students with this subject area
• Able to reason and to teach students to reason.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Generates creative solutions; Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments; Ability to maintain confidentiality and use independent judgment; Ability to manage and impart confidential information as necessary.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Nice To Haves

• Must be proficient in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher as needed, including, but not limited to: Providing direct instruction one on one or in small groups
• Understanding IEP goals and implementing strategies to attain individual goals
• Facilitating mainstream opportunities in general education classrooms
• Complete classroom tasks such as setting up supplies, handing out papers, making copies, assembling booklets or assignments, precisely correcting homework, assisting with projects, etc.
• Work with the Teacher on prioritizing tasks for timeliness and efficiency
• Monitor special education students for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• As much as possible, anticipate what needs to be done
• Accompany students to and from buildings and classrooms
• Perform yard duty as assigned
• Ability to connect with students and motivate them in a positive way.
• Assist in maintaining discipline in classroom and demonstrate effective classroom management skills
• Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops, as required
• Keep attention focused on students and areas assigned at all times

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED