Instructional Special Education Paraprofessional - 6.5 hours /day - includes Health and Retirement benefits
About The Position
Position is located at Foothill High School funded by the CougarLife Grant. The Instructional Paraprofessional performs instructionally related activities by assisting a teacher or teachers in providing intensified learning experiences for students in assigned areas. This role provides a variety of instructional support services for teachers and students which are directly related to the instructional program. This class is distinguished by its focus on providing instructional assistance in a classroom environment. Receives general supervision from a designated site administrator. Technical and functional supervision is provided by the certificated classroom teacher(s) to whom assigned.
Requirements
- Successful completion of a proficiency test in basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills is required as stated in the California Education Code.
- Passage of the proficiency test and any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
- Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
- Pass Aide Proficiency Test, OR Obtain an Associate’s degree or higher
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume
Nice To Haves
- Some experience working with students is desirable.
- Additional specialized training in child care, psychology/guidance, instructional technology, child development or a related field is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Assist teachers with the preparation and reinforcement of the presentation of learning materials and in the performance of other instructional activities.
- Communicate with case managers and/or teachers involved with a student when problems arise to help better that student's learning and effective ways to meet the student needs.
- Work with a specific student, as directed by administration and teacher, to support subjects and learning across the whole curriculum.
- Monitor and assist students through drill, study, and research activities after lessons and instructions have been provided by the teacher.
- Assist teacher(s) to whom assigned in supervising students during classroom activities and non-classroom activities such as field trips and bus loading and unloading.
- Read to students; explain words and meanings; rephrase materials and provide similar learning examples.
- Assist in administering and monitoring tests; assist in scoring and recording tests results; assist in computing and recording grades.
- Assist in maintaining student records and files; take attendance.
- Assist in preparing examinations and other instructional materials for duplications; make copies as directed.
- Keep and maintain a record of material being taught in classes you are assigned to.
- Distribute materials such as textbooks, learning package materials, supplies and equipment; collect, assemble and distribute resource materials; assist in maintaining related inventories.
- Assist in operating audiovisual equipment, computers, copying machines and other equipment directly related to the instructional program.
- Assist in maintaining a neat, orderly and safe learning environment.
- Acts as a mandated reporter for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the students.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Benefits
- Health and Retirement benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
