LODI UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASS TITLE: PARAEDUCATOR-BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST BASIC FUNCTION: Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups of severely emotionally disturbed students in a classroom environment; monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance; assist students in developing various self help, social and community skills. 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 severely emotionally disturbed students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher; monitor and oversee student drills, practices and related activities. E Confer with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs; utilize appropriate methods of instruction to achieve goals and objectives set forth in the Individualized Education Program. E Provide instruction and assistance to severely emotionally disturbed students in social, self help and community skills. E Assist students on and off the bus; push wheelchairs and lift students as needed. E Observe and control behavior and interaction of students according to approved procedures; restrain students as necessary according to program guidelines; report progress regarding student performance and behavior. E Operate various exercise, therapeutic, instructional and office equipment. E Prepare instructional materials for individual students as directed by the teacher; maintain daily records of achievement. 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. E Prepare students for and assist students in main-streamed classes according to established procedures. 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 Oversee student activities; lead and monitor playground activities and movement education as assigned. E Direct group activities of students as assigned. E Participate in meetings and in service training programs as assigned. E Assist with non-instructional duties such as snack, toilet and clothing routines. Perform other related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Special needs, problems and requirements of severely emotionally disturbed students. Child guidance principles and practices. Basic subjects taught in District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading. Safe practices in classroom and playground activities. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Oral and written communications skills. Interpersonal relations skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Record keeping techniques. Classroom procedures and conduct. Operation of a computer and assigned software. ABILITY TO: Assist certificated staff with instruction and related activities of the assigned learning environment. Assist students in developing self help and social skills. 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 physically and developmentally handicapped children. 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). MAB Training. WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: Specialized classroom environment for the severely emotionally disturbed. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Lifting heavy equipment and students. Dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate specialized apparatus and to operate audio visual and educational training equipment. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching. Standing and walking for extended periods of time. Restraining assaultive students. HAZARDS: Exposure to extreme anti social behavior. Exposure to bodily fluids and infectious diseases. Board Approval 11/99 Title Change from Instructional Assistant to Paraeducator 1/05 BASIC FUNCTIONS: Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction and other interventions to individual or small groups of students with challenging behaviors in a school environment; monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance; assist students in developing various self help, social and community skills. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE OF: Special needs, problems and requirements of students with challenging behaviors. Child guidance principles and practices. Basic subjects taught in District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading. Safe practices in classroom and playground activities. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Oral and written communications skills. Interpersonal relations skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Record keeping techniques. Classroom procedures and conduct. Operation of a computer and assigned software. ABILITY TO: Assist certificated staff with instruction and related activities of the assigned learning environment. Assist students in developing self help and social skills. 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 physically and developmentally handicapped children. 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.