Paraeducator III - 6 hrs/day (Foothill Oaks)

Twin Rivers Unified School District•Sacramento, CA

4d•$22 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Performs specialized instructional support to individuals and groups of Special Education or Severely Handicapped students. This position is for employees who have been trained and who integrate significant paraprofessional health care services or behavior interventions with instructional support. The position is at Foothill Oaks Elementary and is scheduled for 6 hours per day, 5 days per week, for 182 work days per year. The role typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 48 degree-eligible college units, and one year of experience working in a classroom environment with students with special needs. Additional college coursework may substitute for some experience, and additional experience in an instructional support or health care environment may substitute for some post-secondary education. A valid driver’s license may be required; a valid First-Aid card and CPR certificate are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
48 degree-eligible college credit units, or successful completion of the Paraeducator Proficiency Exam for NCLB compliance.
One year of experience working in a classroom environment with students with special needs.
Additional college coursework may substitute for some experience.
Additional experience in an instructional support or health care environment may substitute for some post-secondary education.
Valid First-Aid card and CPR certificate.
A valid driver’s license may be required.
Resume providing clear evidence of required experience.

Responsibilities

Provide specialized instructional support to individuals and groups of Special Education or Severely Handicapped students.
Integrate significant paraprofessional health care services or behavior interventions with instructional support.