Paraprofessional

Lifelong Learning Administration Co • Oxnard, CA

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About The Position

The Paraprofessional serves as a knowledgeable professional in the relevant education program and/or related service delivery process. The role assists educators in serving students in specialized programs by providing instructional and tutoring support, accommodations, online assessment assistance, and sign language or other language interpretation when applicable. The position also involves paperwork, data entry, organizational and clerical tasks, and support for student learning plans and program activities.

This is a full-time position at Vista Real Charter High School, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The stated compensation is $20.60–$30.90 per hour, depending on education. Travel in performance of job duties is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and one of the following: 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 with instruction issued by an approved local education agency.
• Experience working with students.
• Experience working with low-income and at-risk populations.
• Experience in educating 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 as required for job duties.
• For sign language interpreter duties: fluency in sign language and certification by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or equivalent; Cued Speech interpreters must be certified by a certifying body recognized by the National Cued Speech Association (NCSA).
• For language interpreter duties: fluency in the specified language or education program, including reading, writing, and speaking, and ability to translate communications between students and teachers.

Responsibilities

• Assist educators with instructional duties, organization, and tutorial support.
• Provide student support, including accommodations and online assessments.
• Complete data entry related to 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 and 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 and other meetings related to student success.
• Provide additional attention or collect data for particular students as directed by educators.
• Learn and build expertise in relevant content areas and follow directions for developing and implementing student learning plans.
• Translate communications between students and teachers.
• For sign language interpreters, assist students with 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.
• Perform other administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned or changed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree