Special Education Paraeducator IBI - Santa Barbara High School

Santa Barbara USD•Santa Barbara, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Santa Barbara Unified School District is hiring two Special Education Paraeducators to work with students at Santa Barbara High School. The role assists a certificated behavior specialist and school administrators in implementing intensive behavioral intervention with students in a classroom, Center for Therapeutic Education (CTE) program, or another learning environment. Under direct supervision of a behavior specialist, certificated teacher, or other certificated personnel, the paraeducator provides in-depth support to students with exceptional needs individually or in small groups. The position is full-time, typically 6.5 hours per day from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for nine months per year while school is in session. It is classified as FLSA non-exempt and reports to a school site administrator or other certificated administrator. The position is located at Santa Barbara High School and is eligible for Language Services premium pay.

Requirements

High school graduation.
One year of experience working in an instructional setting.
Meet the ESSA Paraeducator requirement through one of the following: SBUSD Paraeducator Math/Language Arts Assessment; California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST); completion of two years of college (48 semester units); or an associate degree or higher.
Obtain valid CPR certification within six months of employment and maintain it as required by the issuing entity.
Earn Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification within six months of employment.
A valid California driver’s license may be required.
Working knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Emotional Disturbance, other developmental disabilities, applied behavior analysis, instructional methodologies, K–12 core subjects, basic instructional strategies, student learning styles, and record-keeping and data-collection techniques.
Ability to support students individually or in small groups and work with certificated teachers, parents, and specialists; demonstrate advanced interpersonal skills and sensitivity to a diverse population.
Ability to use a personal computer, tablet, or other devices and common software such as MS Office or Google Suite to search, retrieve, or record information.
Ability to exercise patience in stressful situations and manage students who act out verbally or physically.
Ability to interpret and explain school or district rules, policies, and procedures; follow health and safety rules; use appropriate English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; follow verbal and written directions; meet schedules and timelines; and collaborate with others.
Ability to lift and/or carry 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

Assist therapists, specialists, and teachers in implementing behavioral strategies and program modifications in accordance with students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and administer special drills to reinforce learning.
Provide feedback and data to therapists, specialists, and teachers about student performance, progress, and behavior; document academic performance and behavioral progress; maintain records and files; and collect relevant data as directed.
Assist teachers and specialists with student supervision, use approved techniques when responding to potentially injurious behavior, and reinforce behavior-modification techniques as directed.
Assist in preparing or developing age- and grade-appropriate instructional aids and exercises to support behavior intervention and subject matter instruction.
Assist students with medical and personal hygiene functions, including catheterization, feeding, toileting, dressing, washing, or suctioning.
Maintain the confidentiality of student records and information according to established practices and procedures.
Maintain punctual and consistent attendance.
Perform related duties as assigned and participate in staff meetings, Professional Learning Communities, or in-service meetings as directed.