Paraprofessional III SDC (5.75 hrs/day) - Grand Oaks Elementary School #1124

Gateway Unified School District•Redding, CA

62d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Classroom Teacher, Principal or Designee, performs required duties which includes classroom teacher assistance, assigned instructional specialties and individual student assignment.

Requirements

Must meet the requirements of No Child Left Behind.
Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
Child guidance principles and practices particularly pertaining to students with special needs
The District may require specialized skills, abilities and training appropriate for a particular assignment
Behavior management strategies and techniques relating to pupils experiencing a typical control problem
Special needs and behavior of assigned students
Safe practices in classroom and playground activities
Basic instructional methods and techniques
Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct
Oral and written communication skills
Work with minimal supervision
Perform routine clerical tasks or operate a variety of educational and office related machines and equipment
Assist with instruction and related activities in a classroom or assigned learning environment
Understand and follow oral and written directions
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Observe health and safety regulations
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying.
NCLB Compliance OR Other (48 College Units - Transcripts ) OR Other (AA Degree) OR Other (Paraprofessional Exam Certificate)

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with children in an organized setting, preferably as a Paraprofessional.
Education from high school 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 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.
Assists students with any personal needs (i.e. personal hygiene, toileting, feeding) as necessary.
Performs other related duties as assigned.