Paraeducator - Classroom Assistant (TK and Gen Class Support)

Conejo Valley Unified School District • Thousand Oaks, CA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Positions will be for up to 5.25 Hours / School Term. This role assists certificated teachers in creating successful learning opportunities for students in regular classrooms. Incumbents perform their duties with initiative and independent judgment within standardized procedures as directed by the classroom teacher. Incumbents serve as assistants to the teacher, with the full responsibility for appropriate instruction, training, instructional materials and evaluation procedures remaining with the teacher. The role involves working with students in small groups and/or on an individual basis to instruct, reinforce, and follow up on learning activities. It also includes assisting in the preparation, modification, and implementation of lesson plans, instructional materials, and learning aids, as well as scoring student reports and papers, and administering, monitoring, and scoring a variety of tests (excluding standardized assessment measures). The position requires observing students, supervising and modeling appropriate student behavior through positive reinforcement and behavior management systems. It also involves conferring with teachers on student progress, performing clerical support duties, operating instructional aids and computer terminals, and participating in staff meetings and in-service training.

Requirements

• Graduation from High School or GED required.
• Any length of experience working with school age children.
• Knowledge of basic needs, characteristics and behavior of children and adolescents.
• Knowledge of correct English usage, spelling, vocabulary, syntax, grammar and punctuation.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetical concepts.
• Knowledge of routine record keeping.
• Ability to be aware of and sensitive to the needs of all children, their cultures, languages, life styles and capabilities.
• Ability to establish rapport with and gain the confidence of children and students.
• Ability to learn basic teaching techniques and methods.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively for the needs of the grade level(s) to which assigned.
• Ability to learn safe practices and procedures for classroom and campus activities.
• Ability to learn growth and development patterns of children and adolescents.
• Ability to acquire a firm working knowledge of subjects taught in grade level(s) to which assigned.
• Ability to learn to utilize appropriate instructional media and materials.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate appropriate instructional media, materials, a computer terminal and use appropriate software.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructional and related materials.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of matters related to students.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the normal course of work.
• Ability to be flexible.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of at least two years of study (48 units) at an institution of higher education, or Associates or higher degree highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Works with students in small groups and/or on an individual basis in regular classrooms to instruct, reinforce and follow up on learning activities.
• Assists in the preparation, modification and implementation of lesson plans, instructional materials and learning aids as directed by the teacher, including scoring student reports and papers; and administering, monitoring and scoring a variety of tests (this does not include the administration of standardized assessment measures).
• Observes students and assists in the supervision and modeling of appropriate student behavior through positive reinforcement techniques and implementation of a teacher designed behavior management system.
• Confers with teachers concerning student progress and to determine programs, activities and materials to meet individual student needs.
• Performs clerical support duties, such as preparing, typing and copying instructional materials; recording grades; preparing and maintaining student files, and records as necessary, including confidential records; and distributing and collecting paper, supplies and materials.
• Operates and assists students in the operation of a variety of instructional aids, media, and computer terminals and software programs.
• Provides support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating VCR, movie, slide, film strip and overhead projectors and other audio-visual equipment; and maintaining cassettes, tapes, etc.
• Participates in staff meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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