Paraprofessional

Lifelong Learning Administration Co•San Fernando, CA

About The Position

The Paraprofessional serves as a knowledgeable professional in the indicated Education Program and/or related service delivery process. The position assists appropriate educators in servicing students in a specialized program. Duties include completing paperwork and data entry, performing organizational and clerical tasks, providing tutoring support, and, where applicable, providing sign language interpretation to students. The role supports students’ growth and development and may involve working with diverse youth populations and students with exceptional needs. This is a full-time position at Assurance Learning Academy, scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Compensation is $20.60 to $30.90 per hour, depending on education. Travel in performance of job duties is required. Administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed from time to time.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and completion of at least two years of college (48 units), an associate degree or higher from an accredited state college, or passing a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting instruction issued by an approved Local Education Agency.
Experience working with students.
Experience working with low-economic and at-risk populations.
Experience in education of individuals with exceptional needs, students who are deaf or hard of hearing, or in the related Career Technical Education or Literacy content area.
Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Organizational skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work with diverse youth populations.
Ability to collaborate with various people to support student learning and development.
Ability to travel in performance of job duties.
For sign language interpreters: fluency in sign language and certification by the national Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or equivalent; for Cued Speech interpretation, certification by a certifying body recognized by the National Cued Speech Association (NCSA).
For language interpreters: fluency in the specified language requirement or specific education program, including reading, writing, and speaking, and ability to translate communications between students and teachers.

Responsibilities

Assist educators with instructional duties and general responsibilities, including organizing and providing tutorial support.
Provide additional student support, including accommodations and online assessments.
Complete related data entry for students enrolling in the program or school.
Facilitate program implementation and support maintenance efforts, such as student transportation, guest speakers, career fairs, and field trips.
Alert educators to student behavior issues or other program challenges.
Monitor and proctor student assignments and tests.
Perform clerical tasks for teachers, including coordinating, scheduling, and participating in meetings when requested.
Assist educators in contacting parents or adult students and retrieving required forms.
Participate in Student Study Team or other meetings relating to student success.
Aid educators in providing additional attention or collecting data for particular students.
Learn and build expertise in relevant content areas.
Follow directions for activities involved in the development and implementation of student learning plans.
Translate communications between students and teachers.
For Sign Language Interpreters, assist students in using sign language or other non-verbal communication and assist with instruction of deaf and hard-of-hearing students individually or in small groups.
Adhere to attendance policies.
Perform other administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned or changed.