TK Paraeducator

Santa Barbara USD•Santa Barbara, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

To assist a certificated classroom teacher with instructional and recreational activities for children enrolled in a pre-school, Transitional Kindergarten or other early education program.

Requirements

Graduation from high school
One (1) year of experience in an instructional setting.
ESSA Paraeducator requirement can be met by completion of ONE of the following: SBUSD Paraeducator Math/Language Arts Assessment, California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST), Completion of two (2) years college (48 semester units) or A.A. degree (or higher)
Must have completed at least six (6) semester units of Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development (CD) education.
Must present proof of all required immunizations.

Nice To Haves

Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification (must be earned within six (6) months of employment).

Responsibilities

Provide assistance to teachers in the classroom; assemble instructional materials, reproduce materials, prepare student folders.
Assist teachers with planning and facilitating a variety of activities to meet the needs and interests of students; take attendance; supervise students in indoor and outdoor play activities; lead students, in singing, dancing and other play activities.
Tutor individual or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the classroom teacher; monitor and oversee instructional drills, practice exercises and assignments; administer, monitor and score a variety of tests and assignments.
Assist with snack and lunch time as required; clean and sanitize eating areas; assist students with personal hygiene after meals and playground time, including diapering or toileting.
Operate a variety of contemporary office equipment; operate PC or MAC computers, iPads, and common software or applications, including MS Office, Google Docs, etc.
Assure the well-being of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; administer minor first aid as assigned; refer injured or ill students to appropriate staff as required.
Participate in staff meetings, Professional Learning Community, or in-service meetings as directed.
Maintain the confidentiality of student records and information according to established practices and procedures.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Maintain punctual and consistent attendance.