SUBSTITUTE Paraeducator

Job Summary Under general supervision, perform a variety of Special Education academic and self-help activities; assist children in a County program with special mental, physical, behavioral or educational needs; Typical handicapping conditions affecting students in these programs include: autism, blindness, deafness, mental retardation, serious emotional disturbance, orthopedic impairment, multiple disabilities, traumatic brain injury and speech impairment]; administer, score and record a variety of assessments; carry out routine clerical and supportive tasks; and perform other related duties as assigned. Requirements / Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent, and one of the following:

1. Associate of Arts degree, or
2. Completion of two years of study at an institution of higher education (48 semester units), or
3. Completion of a formal local or state academic assessment test

Ability to:

Demonstrate an empathetic, patient and receptive attitude with students experiencing special mental, physical, medical, behavioral or educational needs; act calmly and appropriately in emergencies; assist in feeding and toileting students with special needs; utilize instructional materials and procedures; understand and carry out oral and written directions; assume responsibility for properly supervising students; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of the workday including staff, students and parents; meet schedules and timelines; perform routine clerical tasks; operate a variety of office related machines and equipment; provide positive customer service and ability to problem solve, be flexible and adjust assignments on short notice.

• Letter of Introduction (Please address your Letter of Introduction to Debra French, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 letters must be dated within one (1) calendar year of the application submission date and signed by the individual providing the recommendation.)
• Paraprofessional Testing (Academic Assessment Test, or AA Degree, or 48 semester units from an institution of higher education ))

Comments and Other Information

Positions Information:

Be available on call to work as various Paraeducators positions (Paraeducator I, Paraeducator II, Paraeducator IV) Part-time and Full-time