Para educator Schnell School - TK Class - Placerville Union Elementary : Job Details

PLACERVILLE UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASSIFIED JOB DESCRIPTION PARAEDUCATOR Instructional assistants for combination classes or for special classes such as Title I, Resource Specialist Program and Special Day Class are employed as needed and funded within the particular program budgets. DEFINITION: Under supervision, to assist a general education or specialist teacher in instruction by performing prescriptive tutoring as well as non-instructional classroom tasks. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES •Clerical tasks such as taking attendance, correcting tests or assignments, preparing work sheets and other study materials, filing materials and data entry of grades or assignments. •Assists with learning activities, as directed, to improve motor skills, auditory and visual memory, auditory and visual association, hearing, sound blending and expression of language. •Observes and records work performance and social behavior in other class settings or on playground. •Receives training in, and under direction, uses various programmed materials specific to learning problems or disabilities of each student. •Supervision of students. •Acquire, set up, operate and return instructional equipment. •Tutors individual students as well as small groups. •Under a teacher's direction, uses contingency management or positive behavior intervention techniques unique to the individual problems of each student. •Under direction, assembles and disseminates information pertaining to Student Study Team (SST) meetings and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings. •Assists substitute through knowledge of student performance and special needs. •Under direction, provides assistance to other classroom teachers as students mainstream into general education classroom. •Maintains a high degree of confidentiality regarding students' personal information. •Administers minor first aid and health services to students. •Provide information to children and/or their parents about the Medi-Cal system and where and how to access applications. •Clerical support for health service referrals and Medi-Cal eligibility outreach. •Inform children and/or their parents about medical services available through school or in the local community. •Refer children to medical services covered by Medi-Cal. •Provide health related information to children and/or their parents. •Assist with the identification of at risk children and families and refer them to the proper agencies for services. •Attend MAA time Survey and ongoing MAA program policy/procedures meetings. •Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: •Meets No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Highly Qualified Criteria •Within six months of employment, acquire and maintain certificates in First Aid and CPR. ABILITIES: •Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs •Sit and stand for prolonged periods. •Use various office machines. •Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. •Maintain confidentiality of students records. •Meet schedules and deadlines; work accurately and with attention to details; read, interpret and apply rules, regulations and policies. •Work cooperatively with staff and volunteers maintaining friendly relationships with a sensitivity for students with special needs. •Ability to follow established work and safety procedures; communicate with diverse groups, displaying tact and courtesy. DIRECTLY RESPOSIBLE TO: •Classroom Teacher •Site Principal Requirements / QualificationsComments and Other Information This position is at Schnell School as a para educator in our Transitional Kindergarten class and will start as soon as fingerprints clear. 6hr/day - Monday - Friday. Should you have further questions please don't hesitate to contact Kim Aros at 530.###.#### ext 2236 or [email protected]