Paraeducator - Special Education - John Muir Elementary School

Lodi Unified • Lodi, CA

43d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist in providing instruction to individual or small groups of special education students in a classroom; monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance; perform a variety of clerical duties as assigned.

Requirements

• KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Special needs, issues and requirements of students with disabilities.
• Basic subjects taught in District schools, including arithmetic, science, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Reading and writing communication skills.
• Interpersonal relations skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Basic record keeping techniques.
• Classroom procedures and conduct.
• Operation of a computer and assigned software.
• ABILITY TO:
• Assist certificated staff with instruction and related activities for special education students.
• Assist students in developing self-help and social skills.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, duplicating and maintaining routine records.
• Print and write legibly.
• Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Learn the procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.
• Communicate effectively with children and adults.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Restrain and discipline students according to approved policies and procedures.
• Operate a computer, and various instructional and office equipment.
• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or equivalent and increasingly responsible experience in working with school-age children in an organized setting.
• LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Satisfactory completion of the California High School Proficiency Examination (Basic Skills Assessment Test).
• The following MUST be attached to application on or before the deadline: High School Diploma or Equivalent AND Proficiency Exam Certificate (Basic skills Assessment Test) • Candidates not providing evidence of meeting the proficiency requirement may be considered for employment as a Non Instructional Classroom Assistant. OR Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree or Higher Education Degree
• The Proficiency Exam (Basic skills test) is administered by Lodi Unified School District. Interested candidates need to RSVP by calling [phone].
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS / CERTIFICATES: If selected for the position, out-of-district applicants must be T.B. tested and fingerprinted. A practical skills test may be administered at the time of interview.

Responsibilities

• Tutor individual or small groups of students with disabilities, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher in SDC, RSP and other designated special education classrooms; monitor student drills, practices and related activities.
• Prepare instructional materials for individual students as directed by the teacher; maintain daily records of achievement.
• Observe and control behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior.
• Oversee student activities; lead and oversee games, playground activities and movement education as assigned.
• Perform a variety of clerical duties such as preparing, typing and duplicating instructional materials, ordering supplies and recording grades.
• Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies; operate a computer and assigned software.
• Confer with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet individual student needs.
• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; assist in maintaining a clean and orderly classroom environment.
• Prepare students for and assist students in mainstreamed classes according to established procedures.
• Participate in meetings and inservice training programs as assigned.
• Provide instruction and assistance to students in social, self-help and community skills; assist with non-instructional duties such as toileting, and snack and clothing routines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees