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 their physical and emotional needs throughout the instructional day. The position supports the teacher with record keeping and instructional activities that develop life skills and provide 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 have behavioral, emotional, physical, language or communication, or learning disabilities. The role 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 the applicant should be competent in using technology. The position works 17.5 hours 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. Pay is $21.33–$25.97 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- An associate degree, 48 units beyond high school, or successful completion of the District Instructional Assistant Proficiency Test in reading and math, as specified under the Federal No Child Left Behind Act.
- Willingness to complete training courses or in-service training that may be required upon employment.
- Competence in using technology.
- Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds and performing physical care and student-support activities.
- Upon conditional offer: DOJ and FBI criminal background check.
- Upon conditional offer: TB test from within the last 60 days.
- Upon conditional offer: completion of district-mandated training, including Mandated Reporter and Sexual Harassment training.
- Upon conditional offer: obtain and maintain an in-person First Aid/CPR certificate.
- Upon conditional offer: complete a pre-employment physical evaluation through the District.
Nice To Haves
- Courses or in-service training in psychology, behavior modification, or 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.
- Support the teacher with record keeping.
- Perform instructional support duties related to developing students’ life skills and providing physical care.
- Provide intervention to students who may exhibit disruptive, aggressive, depressive, or self-injurious behaviors.
- Work under an administrator’s supervision and the general direction of a classroom teacher; the teacher retains responsibility for instruction and supervision.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
