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VALLEJO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Human Resources

665 Walnut Avenue, Vallejo, CA 94592

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SPECIAL EDUCATION PARA EDUCATOR

Title: Special Education Para-Educator Reports To: Classroom Teacher/Special Education Staff Designee

Classification: Classified Salary: See Classified (CSEA) Salary Schedule

Department: Special Education Work Year: 186 Days per year

Date Approved: March 2021

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

The Para-Educator, working under the guidance of classroom teacher(s) or designated special education staff member, will function as an assistant and support resource to teachers. They will participate in the preparation, planning, and organization of teaching materials, as well as engage in various instructional practices and routine classroom tasks. Additionally, the Para-Educator will serve as a one-to-one aide or assist both small and large groups of students in daily living skills, classroom activities, and cleanup. They will also be responsible for supervising, teaching, observing, collecting data, and training students, including those with physical limitations, behavior challenges, or special needs who may require specialized healthcare.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Assist teacher in the implementation of individualized instructional plans.
Support teachers in delivering specialized instruction to students, either on an individual basis or in small groups. Additionally, may function as a one-to-one aide, offering personalized assistance to specific students.
Monitor and oversee students participating in general education and community-based programs, including supervision during recess and group activities. Additionally, assist teachers with tasks such as loading and unloading buses, accompanying students on field trips, supporting vocational training activities, and participating in other school-related events and activities.
Assist teacher in identifying students' needs, data collection, developing lesson plans and maintaining records.
Assist individual students in specific problem areas as necessary including but not limited to behavior and social emotional challenges.
Perform class-related clerical work.
Assist students in use of computers, augmentative communication devices and other adaptive items.
Assist students with daily living skills including dressing, toileting, feeding, positioning, and mobility.
May be required to assist students with transportation including riding a school bus or public transportation.
Help maintain order in the classroom and assist teacher with appropriate discipline when necessary.
May administer student medication and maintain medication logs under the direction of a physician and supervision of a school nurse.
Assist in creating and maintaining clean and sanitary instructional materials/equipment for special needs students.
May receive and record lunch money.
May attend meetings such as IEP, SARB, parent-teacher meetings.
May organize, inventory and secure materials and equipment.
Collect, review, grade, record and file students' work.
May travel from room to room or site to site.
Supervise students in general education, special education, and/or designated instruction and service provider location to ensure accommodations, modifications, behavior intervention plans, and IEP needs are implemented.
Under the appropriate supervision, conduct the activities of the classroom for a brief period of time in the absence of the teacher.
Supervises groups of students in the library or in other special activities.
Opportunities are available to volunteer as a backup to temporarily offer specialized health care assistance to designated students. Individuals who opt for this role will receive training and a stipend. As a backup, they will receive a stipend of 2.5% of their salary for the duration served. Alternatively, individuals may serve as the primary provider, receiving a stipend of 5% of their salary for the duration of their service. The specific stipend allocation will be determined on an annual basis.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS:

Professional or volunteer work with children or adults with special needs is highly desirable.
High School graduation or equivalent.
Previous experience in the specialized care and supervision of children is desirable.
Must meet requirements of "No Child Left Behind Act" (Associates Degree or higher or forty-eight (48) semester units from an accredited institution of higher learning or passage of the Para Educator Proficiency examination or equivalent

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Knowledge of English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary and student recreational activities.
Educational, social and psychological needs of assigned students
Basic knowledge of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and servicing students with disabilities.
Knowledge of appropriate basic subject matter from primary through secondary level.

ABILITIY to:

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, teachers, co-workers and parents
Supervise students' activities in all school activities.
Work independently with students as needed or in small groups with direction and guidance from teacher, principal, or designee.
Acquire skills and follow written or oral directions quickly.
Engage in physical activity on a continuing basis.
Work independently and operate electronic educational devices, school equipment, health related equipment; computer, tablet, wheelchair, hoyer lift, etc.
Understand and follow both oral and written directions: read, write, and speak at a level sufficient to fulfill the duties to be performed for the position described.

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS:

Frequency Key; None (1) Occasional - up to 25% of shift (2); Intermittently - up to 50% of shift (3); Frequently — up to 75% of shift (4)

Activity Frequency

Bend 3

Lift/carry 0-10 lbs 2

Twist 2

Squat 3

Climb 2

Lift/carry 26-40 lbs 2

Kneel 3

Lift/carry 41-100 lbs 1

Stand 3

Reach above shoulder 3

Walk 3

Keyboarding/Mouse Work 2

Grip/Grasp 4

Perform Repetitive Hand Motions 2

Sit 3

Extend/Flex Neck 3

Drive 2

Use Right Hand 4

Use Left Hand 4

Ability to See 4

Lift/carry 11-25 lbs 2

Ability to Hear 4

The Vallejo City Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal and state laws, prohibiting discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived characteristics such as race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, parental, family, or marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including sexual harassment), or sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

About Jesse Bethel High School

Jesse Bethel High School provides the curriculum each student will need to achieve his/her academic and post-high school goals. Our mission is for all students to graduate. We encourage each student to focus on academic achievement and invest time, effort, and energy toward this success. In conjunction with students and parents, our counseling department assists with developing four-year academic plans for each student. In addition, we encourage students to become involved in one of the many extra-curricular activities offered at our school. These activities help provide a connection to school and will often help them find a lifetime interest that may lead to a career. Student activities at Jesse Bethel High School are numerous and designed to involve students with varied interests. For the four-year college-bound student, extra involvement is a big factor in the admissions process. Regular, daily school attendance is emphasized and is critical for academic and extra-curricular success.

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Para Ed (SDC Severe) POS#2590 - Jesse Bethel

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