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VALLEJO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Human Resources

665 Walnut Avenue, Vallejo, CA 94592

JOB DESCRIPTION

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARA EDUCATOR

Title: Special Education Para-Educator

Department: Special Education Work Year: 186 Days per year

Classification: Classified Reports To: Classroom Teacher/Special Education Staff Designee Salary: See Classified (CSEA) Salary Schedule

Date Approved: March 2021

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

The Para-Educator, under the guidance of the classroom teacher(s) or designated special education staff, acts as an assistant and resource in various tasks including preparation, planning, and assembling teaching materials. They are involved in a diverse range of instructional practices and routine classroom duties. Additionally, the Para-Educator serves as a one-to-one aide or assists small and large student groups with daily living skills, classroom activities, and cleanup. They also supervise, teach, observe, collect data, and provide training to students, including those with physical limitations, behavior challenges, or special needs requiring specialized healthcare.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

The responsibilities include overseeing students in both general education and community-based programs, which involve supervising activities such as recess, group activities, assisting teachers with loading and unloading buses, accompanying students on field trips, facilitating vocational training, and participating in various other school-related activities.
Assist teacher in providing specialized instruction to students either individually or in groups. May serve as a one to one aide.
Assist teacher in the implementation of individualized instructional plans.
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.
Supervises groups of students in the library or in other special activities.
Perform class-related clerical work.
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.
Help maintain order in the classroom and assist teacher with appropriate discipline when necessary.
May receive and record lunch money.
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 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 attend meetings such as IEP, SARB, parent-teacher meetings.
May be required to assist students with transportation including riding a school bus or public transportation.
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.
Under the appropriate supervision, conduct the activities of the classroom for a brief period of time in the absence of the teacher.
Volunteers may opt to serve as backup to temporarily provide specialized health care assistance to designated students. For this role, training will be provided, and a stipend will be paid. The stipend amount will be 2.5% of the volunteer's salary if serving as backup, and 5% if serving as the primary provider, for the duration of their service. The stipend allocation will be determined on an annual basis.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS:

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
High School graduation or equivalent.
Previous experience in the specialized care and supervision of children is desirable.
Professional or volunteer work with children or adults with special needs is highly desirable.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

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

ABILITIY to:

Supervise students' activities in all school activities.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, teachers, co-workers and parents.
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.
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.
Work independently with students as needed or in small groups with direction and guidance from teacher, principal, or designee.

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

Lift/carry 0-10 lbs 2

Lift/carry 11-25 lbs 2

Twist 2

Squat 3

Climb 2

Bend 3

Lift/carry 26-40 lbs 2

Kneel 3

Lift/carry 41-100 lbs 1

Stand 3

Reach above shoulder 3

Walk 3

Grip/Grasp 4

Drive 2

Sit 3

Perform Repetitive Hand Motions 2

Extend/Flex Neck 3

Use Right Hand 4

Use Left Hand 4

Keyboarding/Mouse Work 2

Ability to See 4

Ability to Hear 4

The Vallejo City Unified School District is committed to maintaining an environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying. In compliance with federal and state laws, the District strictly prohibits such behaviors based on actual or perceived characteristics including 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 offers a curriculum designed to help each student achieve their academic and post-high school goals. Our mission is to ensure all students graduate. We encourage students to focus on academic achievement and invest their time, effort, and energy towards success. Our counseling department collaborates with students and parents to develop individualized four-year academic plans. Additionally, we promote participation in our wide range of extra-curricular activities, which help students connect with the school community and discover potential career interests. These activities cater to diverse interests and are especially beneficial for students aiming for four-year colleges, as extra involvement is a significant factor in admissions. Consistent, daily school attendance is emphasized as it is essential for both academic and extra-curricular success

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