Para Educator Ii

JOB TITLE: NCLB Para Educator II – High School

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JOB SUMMARY: The Konocti Unified School District Elementary Para-Educator under Site Administrator, ESS Director or teacher direction abides by School and District policies and performs various tasks in assisting with educational needs of high school students including students with mild to moderate IEP designations. The high school Para-educator may be required to assist in work areas including but not limited to classrooms, learning laboratories, resource centers and special day classrooms and assist in services including but not limited to counseling, guidance, after school programs, campus and cafeteria supervision, basic first aid, special needs students, 1:1 assistance and supervision, field trips and other related activities. The Para Educator II also communicates regularly with staff regarding student needs and performance.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (Education and Experience):

· High School Education or Equivalent

· Demonstrated proficiency in high school level reading, writing, and mathematics skills, as required by EC 45344.5 and 45361.5.

· AA Degree; or 48 post high school units; or passage of NCLB Para Test

ABILITY TO:

· Interact effectively and positively with students; staff; parents and general public

· Perform duties and show initiative with little or no supervision

· Interpret and apply district/school rules and policies with good judgment

· Effectively work in an atmosphere characterized by frequent changes

· Maintain student confidentiality

· Work as a team member with the teacher and other site personnel.

· Speak Spanish desirable

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION MAY INCLUDE:

1. Assist in preparation of instructional technology, classrooms and student areas for instructional use. Prepare and sets out supplies, materials and equipment.

2. Assist in supervision of student activities.

3. Assist in correction of student work and keep student records of activities performed

4. Assist in filing and cataloging materials.

5. Provide instructional assistance to individual or small groups of students in core curricular areas and other high school subject matter.

6. Perform duties with students 1:1 under direction of Administrator, Teacher or ESS Director per IEP.

7. Assist teacher with school-wide responsibilities.

8. Assist site administrator in maintaining a safe school environment

9. Assist with transition activities throughout the day; including but not limited to escorting students to and from buses, or supervision during bus loading times

10. Assist instructional staff with supervision at special events and activities

11. Participates in professional development trainings, such as restraint, interventions, CPR, First Aid and other activities as appropriate.

12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Incorporated within one or more of the previously mentioned duties and responsibilities of this job description are the following essential physical requirements:

1

Seldom

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Less than 25%

3

Often

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51-75%

2

Occasional

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25%-50%

4

Very Frequent

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76% and above

4

a. Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.

4

b. Ability to stand and circulate for extended periods of time.

4

c. Ability to see for purposes of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter materials and observing students.

4

d. Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels.

4

e. Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation.

4

f. Ability to bend and twist, kneel and stoop, run and crawl.

4

g. Ability to reach in all directions.

2

h. Ability to lift 25 pounds.

1

i. Ability to carry 50 pounds

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

SALARY: Range 2 on Classified Salary Schedule

CLASSIFICATION: Para Educator II – High School

CLASS FAMILY: Para Educator

Board Approved: 05/06/15

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Konocti Unified School District provides equal opportunity to all applicants regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age or sexual orientation.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.53 - $18.24 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person