Bilingual Paraeducator

Santa Barbara USD•Santa Barbara, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

To assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in a classroom or other learning environment. This is a classified position with a salary schedule range of 21, starting at $21.18 - $22.90 per hour, working 4 hours per day (8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) for 9 months per year. The Paraeducator reports to a school site principal or other certificated administrator and is responsible for providing tutoring, monitoring instructional drills, performing clerical duties, operating instructional equipment, observing student behavior, and ensuring student well-being.

Requirements

Graduation from high school
At least one (1) year experience working with children in an educational or other organized setting.
ESSA Paraeducator requirement can be met by completion of ONE of the following: SBUSD Paraeducator Math/Language Arts Assessment, California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST), Completion of two (2) years college (48 semester units) or A.A. degree (or higher)
Successful passage of District bilingual assessment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of core subjects taught in K12 school districts
Basic instructional strategies and techniques
General understanding of student learning styles or modalities
Ability to relate to students individually or in small groups
Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
Ability to supervise students and follow established disciplinary practices
Ability to read, interpret, apply and explain school or district rules, policies or procedures
Ability to follow appropriate safety practices in classroom or playground settings
Ability to use appropriate English grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or direction
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions
Ability to meet schedules and timelines
Ability to work collaboratively with others

Responsibilities

Provide tutoring to individual students or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the certificated teacher.
Monitor and oversee instructional drills, exercises, practices and assignments; administer, monitor and score a variety of tests and other instructional exercises.
Perform routine clerical duties to support the certificated teacher, including copying instructional materials, scoring papers, recording test scores, and maintaining student files.
Operate instructional equipment such as computer workstations or iPads; gather, distribute or collect instructional materials and supplies; collaborate with certificated teachers to meet student needs.
Assist the certificated teacher in observing student behavior and adherence to classroom or school rules and policies.
Operate a variety of contemporary office equipment; operate PC or MAC computers and mass market software or applications, including MS Office and Google Suite.
Assure the well-being of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; administer minor first aid as assigned; refer injured or ill students to appropriate staff as required.
Direct group activities as assigned; assist in monitoring cafeteria, recess and playground activities; accompany students on field trips.
Maintain punctual and consistent attendance.
Maintain the confidentiality of student records and information according to established practices and procedures.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Participate in staff meetings, Professional Learning Community, or in-service meetings as directed.