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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Paraeducator - Classroom Assistant (TK Aide) - Substitute ONLY

Thousand Oaks, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$19.33/hr - $23.29/hr

NEOGOV is seeking a Paraeducator - Classroom Assistant to support certificated teachers in creating successful learning opportunities for students. The role involves assisting in instructional activities, supervising students, and performing clerical duties to enhance the educational experience.

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Responsibilities

Works with students in small groups and/or on an individual basis in regular classrooms to instruct, reinforce and follow up on learning activities

Assists in the preparation, modification and implementation of lesson plans, instructional materials and learning aids as directed by the teacher, including scoring student reports and papers; and administering, monitoring and scoring a variety of tests (this does not include the administration of standardized assessment measures)

Observes students and assists in the supervision and modeling of appropriate student behavior through positive reinforcement techniques and implementation of a teacher designed behavior management system

Confers with teachers concerning student progress and to determine programs, activities and materials to meet individual student needs

Performs clerical support duties, such as preparing, typing and copying instructional materials; recording grades; preparing and maintaining student files, and records as necessary, including confidential records; and distributing and collecting paper, supplies and materials

Operates and assists students in the operation of a variety of instructional aids, media, and computer terminals and software programs

Provides support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating VCR, movie, slide, film strip and overhead projectors and other audio-visual equipment; and maintaining cassettes, tapes, etc

Participates in staff meetings and in-service training programs as assigned

Performs related duties as assigned

Qualification

Basic needs of childrenBasic arithmetical conceptsRecord keepingInstructional media operationCorrect English usageRapport buildingCommunication skillsFlexibilityConfidentiality

Required

Any length of experience working with school age children

Graduation from High School or GED required

Basic needs, characteristics and behavior of children and adolescents

Correct English usage, spelling, vocabulary, syntax, grammar and punctuation

Basic arithmetical concepts

Routine record keeping

Be aware of and sensitive to the needs of all children, their cultures, languages, life styles and capabilities

Establish rapport with and gain the confidence of children and students

Learn basic teaching techniques and methods

Read, write and communicate effectively for the needs of the grade level(s) to which assigned

Learn safe practices and procedures for classroom and campus activities

Learn growth and development patterns of children and adolescents

Acquire a firm working knowledge of subjects taught in grade level(s) to which assigned

Learn to utilize appropriate instructional media and materials

Operate or learn to operate appropriate instructional media, materials, a computer terminal and use appropriate software

Understand and carry out oral and written directions

Read and comprehend instructional and related materials

Maintain confidentiality of matters related to students

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the normal course of work

Be flexible

Preferred

Completion of at least two years of study (48 units) at an institution of higher education

Associates or higher degree highly desirable

Benefits

MEDICAL/PRESCRIPTION INSURANCE: Employees holding regular/permanent positions at 27.5 or more hours per week shall be eligible to participate in a variety of District plans. Employee contribution amount towards a premium varies based on medical plan. Family coverage is also available with an additional employee monthly paid premium. NOTE: Employees with assignments fewer than 27.5 hours per week are eligible to participate / buy-in into medical plans at full cost.

DENTAL INSURANCE: Employees holding regular/permanent positions at 30.0 or more hours per week shall be eligible to participate in the District-paid coverage for family dental insurance.

VISION CARE INSURANCE: Employees holding regular/permanent positions at 30.0 or more hours per week shall be eligible to participate in the District-paid coverage for family vision insurance.

HOLIDAYS: Up to fourteen paid holidays per year.

LIFE INSURANCE: Employees holding regular/permanent positions at 30.0 or more hours per week shall be eligible to participate in the District-paid coverage for family life insurance.

VACATION: Employees with one to three years of service earn 12 vacation days per year (employees working less than 12 months shall earn vacation on a pro rata basis). The number of vacation days earned increases with longevity up to 20 days per year after 15 years of service.

SICK LEAVE: One day per month, cumulative from year to year (employees working less than 12 months shall earn sick leave on a pro rata basis).

RETIREMENT: Employees holding regular/permanent positions at 4 or more hours daily AND at least 20 hours weekly are covered by Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and Social Security. Contributions are made by both the employee and employer. Click to visit Public Employees Retirement System(CalPERS) website.

Employees holding positions that are fewer than 4 hours per day or 20 hours per week are enrolled in APPLE, an alternative to Social Security. Contributions are made by both the employee and employer.

SALARY STEP MOVEMENT: First day of fiscal year (July 1st) for those employees in working status at least 75% of work year.

LONGEVITY COMPENSATION: Upon completion of 7, 10, 14, 20, 24, and 29 years of service from the hire date, employees receive an additional 2 1/2% salary increase.

REPRESENTATION: Classified staff (with the exception of Campus Safety Assistants) are represented by Chapter 620, CSEA.