CAVA - Instructional Paraprofessional Educator, SPED

CALIFORNIA VIRTUAL ACADEMY AT LOS ANGELES•Simi Valley, CA

1d•$23•Remote

About The Position

The California Virtual Academies (a network of 9 public charter schools) delivers online/virtual home based instruction to students in grades TK-12 in California. We use K12, inc. as our curriculum provider for the basis of instruction and teachers provide live instruction via the Engageli platform. While our schools do offer some scheduling flexibility, students are still required to log into the online school daily, complete coursework, and attend instructional sessions. The Instructional Paraprofessional Educator, Special Education performs duties necessary to assist in providing specialized academic instruction (SAI) and intensive individual special education instruction to students in our Special Education program.

Requirements

Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (60+ college units)
Have an associate’s or higher degree, or
Have a passing score on the California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST)
Demonstrates an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude towards students of various age groups, temperaments and abilities (particularly those exhibiting specialized needs)
Exhibit ability to handle confidential information and materials
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and administrators
Reside in the state of California
Ability to support and guide adults, as well as students
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Organization and time-management skills
Flexible schedule
Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and Outlook, PowerPoint and experience using them in a professional capacity
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; and experience using a student information system and/or other type of database software.
Experience moderating web meetings (Blackboard Collaborate, Webinar, Webex) for small and large groups

Responsibilities

Provide in-person support to students, as determined by their IEP.
Support student learning in GE classes or SAI classes as whole group
Work in tables for both general education (GE) and SAI under the supervision of a credentialed teacher
Record student attendance minutes and activity content in provided workbooks on a daily basis.
Collect work samples from time spent with them during push in in GE.
Assist education specialist in monitoring and collecting student performance data and other IEP input
Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials and/or skills introduced and outlined by teaching staff
Provide support for students within the classroom environment to enable them to fully participate in educational activities, assigned by a credentialed teacher.
Serves as a resource person to various teams (e.g. IEP, Title 1, ESL)
Attend necessary training sessions associated with individual students as required by student IEP (e.g. medical procedures, etc.)
Motivate students through effective communication and evaluative feedback
Model a personal code of ethics aligned with CAVA’s policies
Maintains necessary records
Works under the daily direction and supervision of the assigned credentialed teacher while following district and administrative procedures.
Maintain high expectations for all students and a deep belief that all students can learn
Complete Crisis Prevention Institute training(CPI), as needed for in-person student support.