Paraeducator (1:1) SPED

Redwood City School District•Menlo Park, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, the Paraeducator Special Education performs instructional and clerical tasks in support of a special education classroom serving students with emotional, educational, physical, and/or behavioral needs. The role assists teachers with individual and small-group instruction, classroom activities, student behavior and safety, and monitoring students in classrooms and other settings. It also supports routine recordkeeping, classroom preparation, and communication among teachers, students, families, and district personnel. The position requires sensitivity to students’ learning difficulties, patience, and the ability to follow teacher-directed activities and established safety procedures. Some positions may require a California driver’s license and automobile insurance, a second designated language, and obtaining a Standard First Aid Certificate within the probationary period.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent combination of education and experience.
One year of experience working with children in an organized setting.
Knowledge of children’s general needs and behavior, basic school subjects, classroom procedures, safe practices, basic instructional methods, student behavior management, recordkeeping, and standard office equipment.
Ability to reinforce instruction for individual or small groups of special education students and apply curriculum content and objectives to students with special needs.
Ability to work effectively with students with disabilities and earn their confidence and trust.
Ability to follow teacher-directed activities, maintain safe and orderly classroom and playground areas, and follow health and safety regulations.
Ability to perform routine clerical duties, maintain records, and operate standard office equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, understand and follow directions, and establish cooperative working relationships with children and adults.
Ability to demonstrate a patient and receptive attitude toward children and learn appropriate indoor and outdoor recreational activities.
Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license, evidence of appropriate automobile insurance under DMV regulations, and insurability by the District liability insurance carrier.
A Standard First Aid Certificate must be obtained within the probationary period.
Some positions may require speaking a designated second language.

Responsibilities

Assist with instruction for students with emotional, educational, physical, and/or behavioral needs, individually and in small groups.
Review student history and individual education plans as directed, and review daily lesson plans with instructional personnel.
Help develop and present learning materials and instructional exercises, and support activities related to the master plan.
Assist students with fine-motor development, eye-hand coordination, motor control, and body awareness activities.
Observe student behavior, help maintain safety, assist in resolving disputes, and support appropriate behavior using positive reinforcement.
Prepare work areas and materials for classroom activities, and set up displays, exhibits, collections, and bulletin boards.
Order and operate instructional and audio-visual equipment; operate office equipment as needed.
Maintain routine records related to student work and classroom activities; grade tests and check corrections while maintaining confidentiality of student records.
Perform clerical tasks such as typing, duplicating, filing, and taking attendance; distribute and track textbooks, supplies, and equipment.
Accompany mainstreamed students to regular classrooms and provide individual instructional assistance.
Monitor students on playgrounds, field trips, during lunch, and when boarding or leaving school buses as assigned; help arrange activities and transport children on field trips as assigned.
Confer with teachers about programs and materials, and administer and score classroom tests as assigned.
Attend required staff meetings and in-service programs and attend curriculum- or student-related meetings as needed.
Translate oral and written communications among teachers, students, parents, and district personnel as needed.
Provide first aid in emergencies according to established guidelines and follow health and safety procedures.
Perform related duties as assigned.