Paraprofessional
About The Position
The Paraprofessional serves as a knowledgeable professional in the indicated education program and/or related service delivery process, assisting educators in servicing students in a specialized program. The role includes completing paperwork and data entry, organizational tasks, tutoring support, and—where applicable—sign language interpretation. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Vista Real Charter High School in Oxnard, California. Compensation is $20.60 to $30.90 per hour, depending on education. The Paraprofessional supports instruction and student learning, provides accommodations and assessment support, helps implement and maintain program activities, and performs clerical and coordination tasks for educators. The role may include translating communications between students and teachers, supporting deaf or hard-of-hearing students, and assisting with student plans and success-related meetings. Duties 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), or an associate degree or higher from an accredited state college, or passage of 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 the education of individuals with exceptional needs, students who are deaf or hard of hearing, or in a 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.
Responsibilities
- Assist educators with instructional duties, general responsibilities, organization, and 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 activities 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 and scheduling meetings and participating when requested.
- Assist educators in contacting parents or adult students and retrieving required forms.
- Participate in Student Study Team and other meetings relating to student success.
- Aid educators in providing additional attention or collecting data for particular students.
- Follow directions for activities involved in developing and implementing 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 support instruction for deaf and hard-of-hearing students individually or in small groups.
- Adhere to attendance policies.
- Travel as required to perform job duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
