Paraprofessional III SDC (5.75 hrs/day) - Grand Oaks Elementary School #929

Gateway Unified School District • Redding, CA

352d • $18 - $24

About The Position

The Paraprofessional III position at Gateway Unified School District is designed to assist instructional personnel in a severely handicapped special education environment. Under the direction of the Classroom Teacher, Principal, or Designee, the paraprofessional will perform various duties including classroom assistance, tutoring students with special needs, and managing student behavior. The role requires interaction with students to encourage performance and meet their instructional and behavioral needs, while maintaining a positive learning environment.

Requirements

• Must meet the requirements of No Child Left Behind.
• Knowledge of correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Knowledge of child guidance principles and practices for students with special needs.
• Knowledge of behavior management strategies and techniques.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform routine clerical tasks and operate educational equipment.
• Ability to assist with instruction and related activities in a classroom.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children in an organized setting, preferably as a Paraprofessional.
• Education from high school with training in child growth and development or special education.

Responsibilities

• Assists the instructional personnel in assigned instructional areas.
• Tutors individual students and small groups of students with special needs.
• Assists in shaping appropriate social behaviors.
• Manages acting out student behavior using positive reinforcement strategies.
• Operates and assists students with instructional aids and computer-assisted instruction.
• Monitors and assists in the remediation of specific learning problems.
• May administer medication according to medical instructions.
• Performs routine first aid and requests assistance for non-routine injuries.
• Observes and monitors children with handicapping conditions.
• Maintains an orderly and positive learning environment.
• Participates in parent conferences and student progress report activities.
• Provides skill-building activities for children with language and hearing disorders.
• Shares observations with the teacher and maintains confidentiality.
• Assists with general campus supervision and discipline.
• Prepares materials, record keeping, and obtaining supplies.
• Performs screen-testing when requested.
• Attends job-related in-services, conferences, and staff meetings.
• Assists students with personal needs such as hygiene and feeding.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Salary range of $18.33 - $24.64 per hour.
• 182 workdays with 14 District paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED