Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District
Job Location : all cities,CA, USA
Posted on : 2024-12-05T07:29:00Z
Job Description :
About the EmployerThe Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District crosses two counties, Mendocino and Humboldt, in the heart of the redwoods, extending from remote, mountain areas, to the Eel and Mattole River valleys, to Kings Range and out to the Lost Coast of the Pacific Ocean. The school district encompasses an area of approximately 773 square miles. Employment in Southern Humboldt and Northern Mendocino counties includes tourism, commercial fishing, timber, agriculture, ranching, the school district, the community hospital, and state agencies. The Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District unified in 1948, combining nineteen separate school districts. Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District is committed to educational excellence through a comprehensive program that promotes the success of all students by empowering them with the skills and attitudes necessary to be confident and engaged citizens of a changing world. The District is currently comprised of Redway Elementary School (K-6), Whitethorn Elementary School (K-6), Casterlin Elementary School (K-8), Miranda Junior High School (7-8), Casterlin High School (9-12) and South Fork High School (9-12), and an alternative educational program, Osprey Learning Center, which includes a K-12 Independent Study program and a Continuation High School. Our current enrollment is approximately 700 students. Our Mission and Vision Statements: The vision of Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District is to equip every student to become well-rounded, confident citizens who embrace life-long learning while pursuing their chosen pathway and improving their communities. In partnership with students and families, the mission of Southern Humboldt's dedicated and caring staff is to create experiences that challenge and empower every student to develop valuable knowledge, social skills, and community commitment. Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with Federal civil rights law, civil rights regulations and policies, the Southern Humboldt Unified School District, its offices, and employees, are prohibited from discriminating based on age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, nationality, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, political beliefs, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or percJob SummaryTemporary, part-time, 1-on-1 Behavioral Support Class Aide at Redway Elementary School. This position will be effective starting with the immediately. Under the general supervision of the Superintendent and direction of the site principal and classroom teacher, the Behavioral Support Paraprofessional provides specific and intensive support to SHUSD students with behavioral issues in accordance with comprehensive positive behavioral intervention plans and utilizing effective behavior management strategies; will work 1:1 with students or in the classroom setting as needed; deliver instructions; participate as a member of the educational team, and help implement all components of the student's individual program. This is a 10 month position. Requirements / QualificationsEducation and Experience Graduation from high school or comparable demonstration of basic competence and not less than two years experience working with special needs children in a school setting involving students with complex and/or severe behavioral problems. Two years of college training related to psychology, child development, or education may be substituted for one year of experience . passing score on the paraprofessional exam required. Some skills in sign language desirable but not required. Cover Letter District Classified Service Application Three current letters of recommendation Resume Comments and Other InformationThe Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District wishes to announce an opening for part-time 1-on-1 Behavioral Support Class Aide at Redway Elementary School. This position will be effective starting with the immediately. Knowledge of: Basic concepts of child growth and development and developmental behavior characteristics, particularly pertaining to pupils with special learning needs; Behavior management strategies and techniques relating to pupils experiencing behavioral difficulties; Positive behavioral interventions and applied behavior analysis; Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling and grammar; Data record keeping systems with or without use of technology; Routine record storage, retrieval, and management procedures. Ability to: Work with students having special needs and/or aggressive behaviors Appropriately manage student behavior and guide student toward more acceptable social behaviors; Implement positive behavioral intervention plans Model appropriate behavioral techniques Assist in teaching children who have special learning needs; Maintain emotional control under difficult situations; Learn and adapt to new procedures and conditions; Learn laws, rules, practices, and procedures related to public education for children and related to the program to which assigned; Maintain professional competency; Take extensive data and perform a variety of related clerical tasks Communicate effectively Supervise children in the classroom and out of doors; Follow oral and written directions; Adapt to changing work demands; Manage task priorities to meet deadlines; Work under varying degrees of stress; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals and groups; Read and comprehend fine print such as contracts, spreadsheets, texts, catalogs, etc.; Communicate effectively via telephone, computer modem and in person; Be physically agile and possess sufficient strength and stamina Ability to travel for trainings
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