Substitute Paraeducator I & II

Lake Elsinore Unified School District • Lake Elsinore, CA

102d

About The Position

The job of 'Paraeducator I' is done for the purpose of assisting in conducting intensified, positive learning experiences for students in assigned areas of study under direct supervision; performs a variety of clerical and supportive tasks for certificated instructional personnel. The job of 'Paraeducator II - Special Education (Physical Disabilities)' is done for the purpose of assisting (under direct supervision) in the supervision and instruction of special education students; relieving teachers of routine clerical tasks; and assisting students by providing for special health care needs. Incumbents are distinguished from classification of Paraeducator I in their assignment to assist students in special programs, including, but not limited to, special day and resource programs for instruction of students with identified mental, emotional, physical or learning handicaps.

Requirements

• Prior job related experience, paid or volunteer, with school age children.
• Skills to perform basic clerical functions, perform basic arithmetic calculations, operate standard office equipment, and use English in both written and verbal form.
• Knowledge of the principles of child development, instructional processes; general purposes and goals of public education; student testing and testing procedures.
• Abilities to understand and address students with special needs, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, maintain confidentiality of student records, meet schedules and deadlines, read/interpret/apply rules, regulations, policies, rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations.
• Significant physical abilities include stooping/crouching, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/accommodation/field of vision.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, negative pre-employment drug screen test and negative TB test results.
• Pass the District's adopted Proficiency Examination with a satisfactory score.

Nice To Haves

• First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificates may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assists a certificated teacher or teachers in classroom operation, including the teaching of academic skills related to the level of achievement for a group of mentally, emotionally, physically, or learning handicapped students.
• Assists in the supervision of students to maintain an effective learning environment, noting behavioral problems observed and assisting in discipline within a framework of well established policies and procedures.
• Prepares instructional materials and equipment for use in classroom activities; types, prepares copies and gathers appropriate resource information, materials and equipment as assigned.
• Provides teaching staff and school administrators with relevant feedback and information on student progress through observation, daily contact and the maintenance of accurate student progress records.
• Administers and corrects tests, daily assignments and homework, etc.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining informational and operational records in files; reports and tracks student progress.
• Monitors and assists students while using equipment, including computer terminals, cassette recorders, audio-visual equipment and other instructional media.
• Monitors inventories and orders instructional supplies and equipment as needed.
• Oversees and supervises students during classroom activities, on campus/play fields, in library and on field trips.
• Operates a variety of instructional media, office machines and equipment.
• Tutors students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow-up on learning activities.
• May assist students in self-contained instructional settings as well as assist and track progress for individual students in core academic subjects as required.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED