Paraeducator I - SPED - Mattie Washburn
About the EmployerWindsor Unified School District Nondiscrimination in Employment StatementThe Governing Board is determined to provide district employees and job applicants a safe, positive environment where they are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment or intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.Job SummaryMattie Washburn Elementary School6.0 Hours per day; Monday through Friday from 8:00 am. to 2:30 pm.Job Description / Essential Elements:WINDSOR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTJOB DESCRIPTIONTITLE: Paraeducator IDEFINITION: Under the general direction of the site administrator and Special Education Coordinator, and in cooperation with the classroom teacher(s), performs the necessary duties to assist in a specialized education area with students who have minimal behavior, physical and/or medical needs.EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The following are typical duties and responsibilities for positions in this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these tasks and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed below.• Assists the classroom teacher in maintaining classroom control and in assignedinstructional areas to designated students. Interacts with students, encouragestheir performance, observes progress, and meets instructional needs as they arise• Works with students in small groups or on a one-to-one basis, to reinforce basicskills or to supplement classroom workAssists in classroom managementShares observations of students with the classroom teacher(s)Under the direction of certificated personnel, assists in various aspects of programimplementation and classroom work, including administering tests, correcting andgrading student work, and the recording of informationParticipation in staff meetings, conferences, and other trainingsAssists in the preparation of materials and lesson plansObtains supplies and necessary equipment for classroom activitiesAssists in a variety of activities related to the daily operations of the classroom,such as roll call, lunch count, absences, and out-of-classroom errands• Assists physically handicapped students with their equipment (wheelchairs,scooters,walkers, etc.)• Monitors individual progress of students and discusses problems andimprovements with teacher(s)Participate in student related and/or teacher meetings, when requestedMaintains confidential informational and operational records and filesUnder direction of classroom teacher, communicate regularlywith parents/guardians• May be responsible for feeding, toileting, dressing, and assisting students inindependent skills development• Maintains necessary records, including data collection and copying materials.• Performs other related work as requiredREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.KNOWLEDGE OF:• Methods and attitudes required in working with children who have specializedneedsCorrect English usage, punctuation, spelling and grammar, and basic mathRoutine record keepingSafe work practices and proper lifting techniquesABILITY TO:Facilitate individual student developmentAssist special need students in developing peer relationshipsSuccessfully perform the physical requirements of the positionUnderstand the needs of physically, emotionally and educationally challengedstudentsMaintain the confidentiality of school related informationMaintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of workUnderstand and carry out oral and written instructionsRelated positively to students, staff, and the publicLearn and follow the practice, rules, and regulations of the District and to theschool to which assigned• Lift up to fifty pounds on a regular basis and occasionally lift in excess offifty poundsEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONEXPERIENCE:• At least two (2) years experience working in an educational setting whichprovides direct instruction to studentsEDUCATION:• High School diploma or equivalent. (California law requires that all instructionalassistants (aides) pass proficiency tests in reading, language usage and math,equivalent to a graduating senior of the attendance area high school.)• Red Cross recognized first aid certificate or successful completion of a first aidcourse within three (3) months after employment• Possess or obtain CPR certificatePage 3Paraeducator IDESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS• Training and/or experience in working with special needs students• Ability to communicate in SpanishPHYSICAL DEMANDSWORK POSITION (PERCENTAGE OF TIME):Standing: Frequently Walking :Frequently Sitting: FrequentlyBODY MOVEMENT (FREQUENCY):None (0) Limited (1) Occasional (2) Frequent (3) Very Frequent (4)Lifting: 3 Bending: 3 Pushing and/or Pulling: 1Reaching Overhead: 2 Kneeling or Squatting: 2LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:None (0) Limited (1) Occasional (2) Frequent (3) Very Frequent (4)0-10 lbs.: 3 11-25 lbs: 2 26-50 lbs.: 251-75 lbs.: 2 w/ assistance 76-100lbs.: 1 w/ assistanceRequirements / QualificationsLetter of IntroductionLetter(s) of Recommendation ((Three))Resume