Paraprofessional II -Special Education

Fallbrook Union High School District • Fallbrook, CA

311d • $23 - $31

About The Position

The Paraprofessional II - Special Education position at Fallbrook Union High School District involves assisting a Teacher, Specialist, or Therapist in providing academic, therapeutic, medical, and social instruction to students with moderate to severe disabilities. The role includes monitoring and reporting student progress, helping students develop academic and self-help skills, and providing support in various activities throughout the school day.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Two years of experience working with school-age children, especially those with special needs.
• Knowledge of child guidance principles and practices.
• Competence in basic subjects taught in District schools, including math and language arts.
• Ability to assist students in developing independence and self-help skills.
• Ability to communicate appropriately with students, faculty, and parents.
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency.
• Valid California driver's license is desirable.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with handicapped youth or special education students.
• Completed two years of college in a field related to the instructional area.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, therapeutic, medical, and social instructional assistance to individuals or small groups.
• Assist students during classroom activities, lunch, physical education periods, and various other activities as directed.
• Model and assist in tutoring students in appropriate social and academic behavior.
• Assist in integrating special education students into the regular education population.
• Assist students in developing food purchasing and preparation skills.
• Prepare lunch to meet students' individual eating needs as needed.
• Feed students unable to self-feed and wash and clean eating areas.
• Assist students in developing independent travel skills.
• Assist students with personal hygiene and self-help grooming skills.
• Assist instructor in assessing student ability and progress.
• Provide input into the development of individual lesson plans and goals.
• Place students in standers, on wedges, and in wheelchairs.
• Lift, move, and adjust students, especially non-ambulatory students.
• Observe and control group activities and behavior of students.
• Implement behavior support plans or Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Provide support to a teacher, specialist, or therapist by setting up work areas/displays.
• Assist in maintaining health and safety of severely and physically handicapped students.
• Provide instructions, information, and assistance to substitute teachers.

Benefits

• Salary range of $23.34-$31.27 per hour.
• Part-time employment with a work year of 9.5 months.
• Non-exempt overtime status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED