Paraeducator

LODI UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASS TITLE: PARAEDUCATOR-SPECIAL EDUCATION BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist in providing instruction to individual or small groups of special education students in a classroom; monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance; perform a variety of clerical duties as assigned. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Individual positions may not perform all of the duties listed nor do these examples include all responsibilities of positions in this class. Tutor individual or small groups of students with disabilities, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher in SDC, RSP and other designated special education classrooms; monitor student drills, practices and related activities. E Prepare instructional materials for individual students as directed by the teacher; maintain daily records of achievement. E Observe and control behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior. E Oversee student activities; lead and oversee games, playground activities and movement education as assigned. E Perform a variety of clerical duties such as preparing, typing and duplicating instructional materials, ordering supplies and recording grades. E Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies; operate a computer and assigned software. E Confer with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet individual student needs. E Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; assist in maintaining a clean and orderly classroom environment. E Prepare students for and assist students in mainstreamed classes according to established procedures. E Participate in meetings and inservice training programs as assigned. E Provide instruction and assistance to students in social, self-help and community skills; assist with non-instructional duties such as toileting, and snack and clothing routines. E Perform other related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Special needs, issues and requirements of students with disabilities. Basic subjects taught in District schools, including arithmetic, science, grammar, spelling, language and reading. Safe practices in classroom and playground activities. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Reading and writing communication skills. Interpersonal relations skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Basic record keeping techniques. Classroom procedures and conduct. Operation of a computer and assigned software. ABILITY TO: Assist certificated staff with instruction and related activities for special education students. Assist students in developing self-help and social skills. Perform clerical duties such as filing, duplicating and maintaining routine records. Print and write legibly. Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Learn the procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties. Communicate effectively with children and adults. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Restrain and discipline students according to approved policies and procedures. Operate a computer, and various instructional and office equipment. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or equivalent and increasingly responsible experience in working with school-age children in an organized setting. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Satisfactory completion of the California High School Proficiency Examination (Basic Skills Assessment Test). WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: Classroom and other learning environments. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office and instructional equipment. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching. Standing and walking for extended periods of time. Board Approved 11/99 Title Change from Instructional Assistant to Paraeducator 1/05 BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist in providing instruction to individual or small groups of special education students in a classroom; monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance; perform a variety of clerical duties as assigned. Work available in: Multiple locations (Elementary, Middle School, High School) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or equivalent and increasingly responsible experience in working with school-age children in an organized setting.