Special Education Paraprofessional

Lifelong Learning Administration Co • Anaheim, CA

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About The Position

The Special Education 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, carrying out organizational tasks, and providing tutoring support and/or sign language interpretation to students in the program. The position is full time, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Orange County Workforce Innovation High School. Compensation is $20.60 to $30.90 per hour, depending on education. The role requires travel in the performance of job duties and may include work with students who have exceptional needs, are deaf or hard of hearing, or participate in related Career Technical Education or Literacy programs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus completion of at least two years of college (48 units), or 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.
• 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.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to travel in performance of job duties.
• For sign language interpreters: 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 interpreters: fluency in the specified language requirement or specific education program, including reading, writing, and speaking, and ability to translate communications between students and teachers.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist educators with instructional duties and general responsibilities, including organizing and providing 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 maintenance efforts, including student transportation, guest speakers, career fairs, and field trips.
• Alert educators to student behavior issues or other program challenges.
• Assist in monitoring and proctoring student assignments and tests.
• Perform clerical tasks for teachers as needed, 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.
• Learn and build expertise in relevant content areas.
• 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.
• Perform other administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned or changed from time to time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED