Paraeducator (substitute)

Oxnard School District•Oxnard, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Oxnard School District is seeking substitute paraeducators to support students and teachers in general education and special education classrooms. Paraeducators help create a welcoming, supportive learning environment and assist students with learning, confidence, and other challenges. General education substitutes support students in classrooms, including transitional kindergarten and kindergarten, reinforce lessons, assist individuals or small groups, prepare instructional materials, help with classroom activities, supervise students, and provide additional support such as personal care when assigned. The stated rate is $19.95 per hour, with typical shifts of 2–5.75 hours between 7:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Special education substitutes provide individualized support to students with diverse learning, behavioral, social-emotional, and physical needs. They assist with classroom instruction, support goals in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), encourage positive behavior, and may assist with mobility, personal hygiene, feeding, and other specialized care as needed and trained. The stated rate is $24.23 per hour, with typical shifts of 2–5.75 hours between 7:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Applicants must attach proof of education to be considered. Acceptable documentation includes official or unofficial transcripts or a copy of a diploma. For coursework from certain foreign institutions, applicants must also provide a full foreign transcript evaluation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, plus at least 48 semester units or 60 quarter units of college coursework, an Associate of Arts degree or higher, or a passing score on the District's qualifying paraprofessional examination.
Applicants must attach proof of education; unofficial transcripts or copies are acceptable.
For coursework from a foreign institution not recognized as accredited by CHEA or the U.S. Department of Education, provide a full evaluation of the foreign transcript if the coursework is to be considered.

Nice To Haves

General Education: Experience working with school-age children in a structured setting is highly desirable.
Special Education: One year of experience working with school-age children with special needs in a structured setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

Support students in general education classrooms, including transitional kindergarten and kindergarten.
Reinforce classroom lessons and assist individual students or small groups.
Prepare instructional materials and assist with classroom activities.
Help supervise students and maintain a safe learning environment.
Provide additional student support, including personal care when assigned.
Provide individualized support to students with diverse learning, behavioral, social-emotional, and physical needs.
Assist students individually or in small groups with classroom instruction.
Support learning and behavioral goals outlined in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Reinforce positive behavior and provide encouragement and guidance.
Assist with mobility, personal hygiene, feeding, and other specialized care as needed and trained.