(Part-time) Special Education Paraprofessional

Job Summary

The Special Education Paraprofessional will assist in the planning, development, and implementation of our student’s educational journey, while guiding and ensuring the safety of children as they engage in activities. Under the direction of the supervisor, provide instructional support and assistance to teachers and students assigned to a designated special education instructional program; perform a variety of instructional and support activities related to positive behavior management and classroom instruction of students; perform a variety of clerical support duties related to classroom and program activities.

Requirements

/ Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma, General Education Degree (GED) or State High School Proficiency certificate.
• Completion of 48 semester units, an Associate’s degree or higher or taken and passed the CBEST exam or successful completion of a rigorous, local, Paraeducator Academic Assessment.
• Sufficient experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.
• Some positions within the classification may require formal demonstration of specific knowledge and skills within the special education area to which assigned. Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 Letters dated from 2024 to the present) Paraprofessional Testing Resume Comments and Other Information PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Physical, mental, and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities.
• Physical stamina sufficient to sustain light to medium physical labor for up to 8 hours, sit and/or walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment (office, district, school site to site) for sustained periods of time on hard flooring, climb slopes, stairs, ramps, and to respond to emergency situations.
• Physical strength sufficient to periodically lift and/or carry 15 pounds of material or supplies; occasionally lift 40 or more pounds with assistance.
• Indoor/outdoor work environment. Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the requirements for this position and is not exhaustive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.