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 serving students in a specialized program. The position includes completing paperwork, data entry, and organizational tasks, as well as providing tutoring support and, when applicable, sign language interpretation. The role supports students’ growth and development and may involve accommodations, online assessments, and additional attention or data collection for particular students. This is a regular, full-time position with Assurance Learning Academy in San Fernando, California. The schedule is 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 the performance of job duties is required. Administrative duties and responsibilities may be assigned or changed from time to time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, plus 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-economic and at-risk populations.
- Experience in educating 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 the performance of job duties.
- For sign language interpreter duties: 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 interpreter duties: fluency in the specified language requirement or specific education program, including reading, writing, speaking, and the ability to translate communications between students and teachers.
Responsibilities
- Assist educators with instructional duties, organization, and tutorial support.
- Provide additional student support, including accommodations and online assessments.
- Perform data entry related to students enrolling in the program or school.
- Facilitate program implementation and maintenance efforts, including 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 or other meetings related to student success.
- Help educators provide additional attention or collect 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 assist with instruction for deaf and hard-of-hearing students individually or in small groups.
- Adhere to attendance policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
