Substitute Paraeducator I & II

Job Description / Essential Elements DUTIES : Adapts classroom work/homework under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce classroom objectives. Assists teachers and parents for the purpose of implementing, Individual Educational Programs, 504 Plans, and lesson plans and/or developing students’ daily living, academic, social/emotional and behavioral skills; works positively and collaboratively with a wide range of school staff, parents and private agencies for the purpose of ensuring a safe and appropriate learning program and environment; cares for classroom and instructional equipment for the purpose of ensuring a safe and appropriate learning environment; monitors individual students, classroom and/or playground activities for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or equivalent. Prior job related experience, paid or volunteer, with preschool/school age children; perform basic clerical functions; knowledge of the principles of child development, instructional processes and behavior modification/intervention. California Driver’s License. Ability to understand and address students with special needs, understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificates may be required. Skills to perform basic arithmetic calculations, operate standard office equipment, use English in both written and verbal form, use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling. Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance Required FILING PROCEDURES All applicants (in-district and out-of-district) must file a district application form with the Human Resources Office by the final filing date to be eligible for consideration.

Application forms are available at the Human Resources Office, 1376 Piedmont Road, San Jose, California 95132 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. and online at the website listed above.

Requirements

/ Qualifications Letter of Introduction Resume Comments and Other Information Selected candidates will assist in the supervision and instruction of students with special needs, as directed by the classroom teacher; may provide daily living skills; reinforce teacher's plans for development of social/emotional and behavioral skills of students; work positively and collaboratively with a wide range of school staff.

Under direction of the teacher, will assist in the implementation of basic behavioral support/intervention program; monitor individual students, classroom and/or playground activities.