Paraeducator Substitutes - Various School Districts Available
28 days ago
Montebello
Job DescriptionSalary: 20-25 Behavioral Aide Location: Various School Sites Available Across Multiple Partner Districts | On Site | Part Time Description of Job Duties and Expectations Position Type: • Part-Time (Monday - Friday during school hours), • Various locations available - Montebello, Hacienda La Puente, Paramount, Lynwood, • Compensation Range: $20 - $25 Locations: • Various locations - Norwalk, Hacienda La Puente, Paramount, Lynwood Responsibilities: • Primary responsibility is direct support to students with special needs, • Participate in activities planned by the school district staff, • Assists in the preparation and development of instructional training activities and materials, • Assists school district staff with in-class activities based on specific instructions, • Assists school district staff in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom environment by keeping materials and equipment organized, • Assists the school district staff in maintaining a good learning atmosphere by using effective teaching and behavior management techniques, • Under direct supervision, staff may assist with assessing student needs, • Provides the school district staff with general impressions and observations of students they work with, • Works with students individually, in small groups, whole groups or learning centers planned by the school district staff and provides instruction to student, • May assist with classroom technology, adaptive devices, and equipment, • Assists with social skills, • Assists with toileting, diapering, dressing, and hygiene, • Keeps an organized and clutter-free restroom and/or changing area, • Administers emergency treatment when necessary, • May take children into the community, • May assist children to feed themselves, • May be assigned in more than one school location, • Assists with playground supervision, • Works cooperatively with students, school district staff, and administration while performing assigned duties and responsibilities, • Reinforces lessons/activities with small groups of learners, • Assists school staff in crisis intervention and discipline, • Participates in program planning meetings at the request of the school staff, • Performs other job-related work as required Qualifications: Ability to: • Understand and anticipate the needs of children, • Operate classroom technology equipment, • Understand and follow oral and written instructions, • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with children and adults, • Maintain professionalism and confidentiality, • Show competence and assist with academic skills, e.g. reading and math, • Communicate orally with correct language usage Knowledge of: • The general needs and behavior patterns of children, • Safe work practices, • Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation, • Needs and concerns of children with a variety of special needs, • Perform general clerical duties at the request of supervisor Skills: • Read and understand instructions, follow and give clear directions, • Work independently and make decisions within the framework of established guidelines, • Adapt to individual needs of school staff and students and work with interruptions, • Identifying and responding quickly to emergency situations in a calm and resourceful manner, • Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Experience: • Recent experience in working with groups such as youth groups, child centers, or playgrounds and/or experience requiring organizational skills is desirable. Education: • Proof of High School Diploma or equivalency; or proof of an A.A. degree, 48 college units; or pass the Paraeducator Exam Physical, Mental, and Environmental Demands: Physical: • Sitting, walking level surface, reaching, bending, use of both legs, • Wrist/arm motion, grasping/holding, use of both hands, • Regularly lift 1-15 lbs. *occasionally lift 26-40 lbs, • Regularly carry/push 1-15 lbs *occasionally carry/push 26-40 lbs, • Color vision, near vision, use of both eyes, • Sense of smell, • Normal hearing, distinguish sounds in transmission, • Speaking Mental: • Occasional stress of emergencies, normal work standards stress, ability to work with interruption, reading, interpreting policy, memorize and recall objects, people, analyze problems and generate alternatives Working Environment: • Occasional exposure to the sun, occasional wetness, dust, occasional exposure to childhood diseases Requirements/Conditions of Employment: • Resume, • Complete mandatory training as designated by BEAM Growth/Advance Training Opportunity • Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Training is accessible to inspire & promote growth. 40-hour online training to be completed on your own time. Once a certification is provided and the 90-day introductory period is complete, you will be promoted and receive a compensation increase. Schedule: • Mornings, • Monday to Friday, • No weekends Ability to commute/relocate: • Norwalk, Hacienda La Puente, Paramount, Lynwood, • Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required), • Your assignment might vary from district to district and school to school Experience: • Behavioral Therapist/Interventionist: 1 year (Required) Location Montebello, Hacienda La Puente, Paramount, Lynwood Department New Hire Employment Type Part-Time Minimum Experience Entry-level Compensation 20-25