Conejo Valley Unified - Thousand Oaks, CA

posted 13 days ago

Full-time
Thousand Oaks, CA
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

Under the immediate supervision of an assigned school administrator and general direction of a classroom teacher, assists in implementing instructional education programs for students who are medically fragile, with varied support needs, and performing specialized medical procedures as assigned. Positions in the Paraeducator II job classification provide instructional and physical assistance to students who are developing the foundation for progressive mastery of reading, writing, and mathematics, while also having significant medical conditions requiring ongoing support and administration of specialized medical procedures. All duties performed by a Paraeducator I may also be performed by a Paraeducator II. Paraeducator I positions will primarily provide non-intrusive medical health assistance, and/or emergency specialized medical support, whereas a Paraeducator II may provide intrusive medical assistance, including daily specialized medical support.

Responsibilities

  • Assists teacher(s) with implementation of students' IEP goals and objectives through instruction and a wide variety of prescribed activities.
  • Reinforces classroom instruction through follow-up learning activities.
  • Provides additional tutoring to students in academic subject areas as assigned.
  • Supports student medical needs by performing assigned medical procedures and health related interventions according to established guidelines and protocols.
  • Provides primary care to students with physical handicaps requiring assistance with feeding, toileting and diapering, dressing, and other related needs.
  • Establishes and maintains daily documentation of specialized physical health care services and procedures, including administration of medication.
  • Assists in gathering, assembling, and preparing various instructional materials and learning aides for delivering classroom instruction and related activities.
  • Provides assistance with classroom, outdoor playground, cafeteria, and field trip travel supervision.
  • May lift and/or assist in lifting students in and out of wheelchairs, braces, and varied orthopedic equipment.
  • Confers with teacher(s), and other school personnel as appropriate, regarding programs and materials to meet student need.
  • Directs students to engage safely in learning activities and school functions.
  • Responds to emergency life threatening situations by administering first aid and CPR.
  • Completes accident and incident reports on as needed basis.
  • Assists the teacher with behavior management and intervention plans.
  • Applies approved behavior intervention techniques to maintain student safety.
  • Assesses crisis situations and intervenes to defuse situations using conflict resolution and crisis intervention techniques.
  • Assists students with personal care such as washing, grooming, toileting, and diaper changing.
  • Assists in keeping classroom neat, clean, and safe.
  • Reinforces functional academic concepts with music, puppets, big books and devices.
  • Collaborates with other service providers such as speech and adaptive physical education specialist.
  • Assists in hand-over-hand activities with students with limited fine motor skills.
  • Assists with proctoring assessments, grading assignments and assisting in library research.
  • Under the direct supervision and observation of a certificated staff, assists students with taking medication.
  • May ride with students on the bus which transports the students to and from school.
  • Attends in-services and staff meetings as required.
  • May assist the teacher with routine classroom clerical tasks.
  • May accompany students in vocational training setting and/or on community outings.
  • Maintains confidentiality of student information in accordance with legal requirements and policies.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or an equivalent.
  • Completion of at least two years of study (48 units) at an institution of higher education, or Associates or higher degree highly desirable.
  • One year of experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults in an organizational setting.
  • Experience working with individuals with special developmental needs is desirable.
  • Valid California Class C Driver's License.

Benefits

  • California Department of Justice fingerprint check.
  • Tuberculosis screening.
  • Job knowledge/experience based selection tests to assess minimum job competency.
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