Paraeducator Moderate/Severe
About The Position
Under the supervision of an administrator and the general direction of a classroom teacher, the Paraeducator Moderate/Severe assists students with severe disabilities in meeting physical and emotional needs throughout the instructional day. The role supports the teacher with record keeping and instructional activities that help students develop life skills and receive physical care. Work may be performed without the teacher present, but the teacher retains responsibility for instruction and supervision. Paraeducators work in special education settings with students who may have behavioral, emotional, physical, language or communication, or learning disabilities. The position may involve substantial intervention with students who exhibit disruptive, aggressive, depressive, or self-injurious behaviors. This is a virtual position supporting students with IEPs in a virtual setting, and applicants should be competent in using technology. The position is 17.5 hours per week, five days per week, over 9.5 work months. The listed schedule is Monday 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.; Tuesday 9:15 a.m.–1:15 p.m.; Wednesday 9:15 a.m.–1:00 p.m.; Thursday 9:15 a.m.–1:15 p.m.; and Friday 9:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m., subject to change. The hourly salary range is $21.33 to $25.97.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- An A.A. degree, 48 units beyond a high school diploma, or successful completion of the District Instructional Assistant Proficiency Test in reading and math, as stated in the posting.
- Willingness to complete training courses or in-service training that may be required upon employment.
- Competence in using technology to support students with IEPs in a virtual setting.
- Must obtain and maintain a First Aid/CPR certificate; in-person training only.
- Upon conditional offer, complete a DOJ and FBI criminal background check, provide a TB test from within the last 60 days, complete district Mandated Reporter and Sexual Harassment training, and undergo a district pre-employment physical evaluation.
- Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds, lifting nonambulatory students, moving adaptive equipment, and restraining or controlling a student weighing up to 200 pounds with assistance.
- Ability to demonstrate gross motor activities; climb in and out of cars, vans, and buses; walk and run with students; use stairs; and maneuver students into and out of vehicles, wheelchairs, and toilets.
- Sufficient vision, hearing, speaking ability, and manual dexterity to perform the duties described in the posting.
Nice To Haves
- Courses or in-service training in psychology, behavior modification, and related fields.
- Experience caring for children with learning disabilities and/or emotional disturbances.
- Training in crisis intervention.
Responsibilities
- Assist students with severe disabilities in meeting their physical and emotional needs throughout the instructional day.
- Assist the teacher with record keeping.
- Perform instructional support duties to help students develop life skills and participate in physical care activities.
- Provide intervention and support to students with disabilities, including students who may exhibit disruptive, aggressive, depressive, or self-injurious behaviors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
