Special Education Paraeducator II - Santa Barbara High School

Santa Barbara USD•Santa Barbara, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Santa Barbara Unified School District is hiring five Special Education Paraeducator II's to support students with Extensive Support Needs at Santa Barbara High School. The position assists a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction for individual students or small groups in general education, special education, or community program settings. The role is 6.5 hours per day, nine months per year while school is in session; typical hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It is full-time and non-exempt. The position reports to a school site administrator or other certificated administrator and is eligible for Language Services premium pay. The paraeducator supports students’ academic learning, behavior plans, communication, social development, independent living, self-help, and motor skills. Duties include assisting with personal care, monitoring student safety and well-being, maintaining confidentiality, and collaborating with certificated teachers and other staff. Work takes place indoors and may include outdoor activities or field trips. The role may involve contact with students exhibiting unpredictable or hostile behaviors and strenuous physical activity, including lifting and transferring students.

Requirements

High school graduation.
At least one year of experience in an instructional setting.
Valid CPR certification, issued within six months of employment and maintained as required by the issuing entity.
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification, to be earned within six months of employment.
Meet the ESSA Paraeducator requirement through one of the following: the SBUSD Paraeducator Math/Language Arts Assessment, the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST), completion of two years of college (48 semester units), or an associate degree or higher.
Knowledge of K–12 core subjects, basic instructional strategies, student learning styles, instructional techniques for students with disabilities, and basic record-keeping.
Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with students, staff, parents, and specialists; work with students individually or in small groups; and collaborate with certificated teachers.
Ability to supervise students and follow established disciplinary, health, and safety practices, including supporting students with verbal or physical behaviors.
Ability to use office and instructional equipment, including PC or Mac computers, MS Office, Google Suite, computer workstations, and iPads.
Ability to read, interpret, apply, and explain school or district rules, policies, and procedures; use appropriate English grammar and vocabulary; follow directions; work independently with minimal supervision; and meet schedules and timelines.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, including lifting in excess of 75 pounds, transferring students in wheelchairs, and running or brisk walking to prevent elopement.

Responsibilities

Assist a certificated teacher with instruction for individual students or small groups in general education, special education, or community program settings.
Monitor students’ drills, practices, assignments, and tests across academic subjects.
Implement teacher-directed behavior modification and intervention strategies and collect data or work samples as directed.
Support students in developing independent living, communication, social, self-help, and motor skills, including physical therapy and positioning as directed.
Help students complete classroom assignments and homework projects, answer questions, provide examples and emotional support, and reinforce classroom rules and procedures.
Read materials to students and assist with reading, pronunciation, word recognition, spelling, and writing exercises as directed.
Assist with personal hygiene and care, including catheterization, feeding, toileting, dressing, washing, suctioning, and grooming.
Follow health and safety practices, refer injured or ill students to appropriate staff, and maintain confidentiality of student records and information.
Maintain punctual and consistent attendance.
Participate in staff, Professional Learning Community, or in-service meetings as directed.
Perform related duties as assigned.