Paraprofessional II - Speech Facilitator (8.00 hrs/day) - Shasta Lake School - Long-Term Substitute

Gateway Unified School District•Redding, CA

38d•$18 - $24

About The Position

Under the direction of the Classroom Teacher, Principal or Designee, performs required duties which may include classroom teacher assistance and assigned instructional specialties.

Requirements

Must meet the requirements of No Child Left Behind.
Knowledge of: Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
The District may require specialized skills, abilities and training appropriate for a particular assignment.
Knowledge of: Special needs and behavior of assigned students
Knowledge of: Basic concepts of child growth and development and developmental behavior characteristics, particularly pertaining to pupils with special learning needs
Knowledge of: Behavior management strategies and techniques relating to pupils experiencing a typical control problem.
Ability to: Work well with adults and children
Ability to: Understand and carry out written and oral instructions
Ability to: Work with minimal supervision
Ability to: Perform routine clerical tasks or operate a variety of educational and office related machines and equipment
Ability to: Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults.
Possession of a valid California Driver License during the course of employment.
Must be insurable at standard rates and maintain insurability during the course of employment.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with children in an organized setting, preferably as a Paraprofessional (Instructional Aide).
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, preferably with training or coursework in child growth and development, special education, instructional technology, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

Assists the instructional personnel in assigned instructional areas.
Tutors individual students and small groups of students with special learning needs to reinforce and follow up learning and training activities.
Assists in shaping of appropriate social behaviors.
Assists in the management of acting out student behavior through the use of positive reinforcement strategies and other appropriate techniques.
Operates and assists students in the operation of a variety of instructional aids, computer assisted instruction equipment and software programs.
Monitors and assists in the remediation of specific learning problems and conditions.
May administer medication in accordance with specific medical instruction.
Performs routine first aid and requests assistance for non-routine injury or illness.
Observes and monitors children with handicapping conditions and requests appropriate assistance for pupil experiencing distress.
Maintains or assists in maintaining an orderly, attractive and positive learning environment.
May participate in parent conferences and other student progress report activities.
Provides a variety of skill building activities with children who experience language and hearing disorders.
Interacts with students; encouraging performance, observing progress and meeting instructional and behavioral needs as they arise.
Shares observations with the teacher.
Maintains confidentiality.
Assists with general campus supervision and discipline as assigned.
Assists teacher in preparing materials, record keeping, obtaining supplies and use of media equipment.
Performs screen-testing when requested.
Follows accepted principles, practices, rules and regulations for the school to which assigned.
Attends job related in-services, conferences and staff meetings as assigned.
Performs other related duties as assigned.