Paraeducator I at Windsor High School

Windsor Unified•Windsor, CA

54d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the site administrator and Special Education Coordinator, and in cooperation with the classroom teacher(s), performs the necessary duties to assist in a specialized education area with students who have minimal behavior, physical and/or medical needs.

Requirements

Methods and attitudes required in working with children who have specialized needs
Correct English usage, punctuation, spelling and grammar, and basic math
Routine record keeping
Safe work practices and proper lifting techniques
Facilitate individual student development
Assist special need students in developing peer relationships
Successfully perform the physical requirements of the position
Understand the needs of physically, emotionally and educationally challenged students
Maintain the confidentiality of school related information
Maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
Related positively to students, staff, and the public
Learn and follow the practice, rules, and regulations of the District and to the school to which assigned
Lift up to fifty pounds on a regular basis and occasionally lift in excess of fifty pounds
At least two (2) years experience working in an educational setting which provides direct instruction to students
High School diploma or equivalent. (California law requires that all instructional assistants (aides) pass proficiency tests in reading, language usage and math, equivalent to a graduating senior of the attendance area high school.)
Red Cross recognized first aid certificate or successful completion of a first aid course within three (3) months after employment
Possess or obtain CPR certificate
This position requires a pre-placement physical, fingerprinting and CPR/First aide. CPR/First Aide can be obtained during the first 3 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Training and/or experience in working with special needs students
Ability to communicate in Spanish

Responsibilities

Assists the classroom teacher in maintaining classroom control and in assigned instructional areas to designated students. Interacts with students, encourages their performance, observes progress, and meets instructional needs as they arise
Works with students in small groups or on a one-to-one basis, to reinforce basic skills or to supplement classroom work
Assists in classroom management
Shares observations of students with the classroom teacher(s)
Under the direction of certificated personnel, assists in various aspects of program implementation and classroom work, including administering tests, correcting and grading student work, and the recording of information
Participation in staff meetings, conferences, and other trainings
Assists in the preparation of materials and lesson plans
Obtains supplies and necessary equipment for classroom activities
Assists in a variety of activities related to the daily operations of the classroom, such as roll call, lunch count, absences, and out-of-classroom errands
Assists physically handicapped students with their equipment (wheelchairs, scooters,walkers, etc.)
Monitors individual progress of students and discusses problems and improvements with teacher(s)
Participate in student related and/or teacher meetings, when requested
Maintains confidential informational and operational records and files
Under direction of classroom teacher, communicate regularly with parents/guardians
May be responsible for feeding, toileting, dressing, and assisting students in independent skills development
Maintains necessary records, including data collection and copying materials.
Performs other related work as required