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Paraprofessional-Special Education (for Extended School Services)

Various locations in La Mesa-Spring Valley, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$18.35/hr - $23.35/hr

La Mesa-Spring Valley School District is seeking a Paraprofessional-Special Education for their Extended School Services department. The role involves working part-time with children who have various disabilities, assisting them with personal care, academic goals, and social skills development.

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Responsibilities

Administers basic first aid and CPR as necessary

Assists in shaping appropriate student behavior through positive reinforcement and other strategies; redirects inappropriate student behavior according to established policies, techniques and procedures

Assists in the collection of data, monitoring and charting of student behavior

Assists students with performing and developing proper social behavior, personal hygiene and daily self-help skills; assists students with eating activities, mobility assistance and use of adaptive equipment; toilet students, change diapers and soiled clothing as assigned by the position

Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments; assists students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards

Assists the ESS Site Lead in responding to inquiries from a variety of sources; resolves issues, provides information and/or direction to other sources

Assists with arrangement and storage of materials, furniture and accessories for appropriate learning environment

Assists with reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students with special learning needs in various learning environments; monitors and oversees student drills, practices and assignments in various subjects

Assists with the implementation of instructional programs, lesson plans, and enrichment activities

Assists with the implementation of academic, emotional, social, physical and behavioral goals and objectives

Assists with the planning of learning and/or age appropriate activities; presents and/or reinforces learning concepts

Communicates with department personnel to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns

Coordinates and/or oversees individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings; provides a safe and positive learning and recreational environment

Develops and implements craft activities

Distributes crafts, play materials, and/or required supplies

Escorts students to and from designated locations as directed; pushes students in wheelchairs

Maintains program equipment and work areas; ensures availability of items and/or providing a safe learning and recreational environment

Observes and controls behavior of students in a variety of school environments according to approved procedures; monitors and interacts with students during activities as directed

Operates a variety of office and classroom equipment including a copier, computer and assigned software; assists students in the operation of a variety of instructional aids, computer assisted instructional programs and other adaptive equipment, assistive devices or mobility related equipment

Promotes appropriate student behavior and good habits through implementation of a discipline plan for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes and encouraging student development

Serves nutritious snacks; ensures students receive proper nutritional items to meet federal and state guidelines

Transfers children directly from/to parents or designee; ensures the safety of students and meets the District and program requirements

Attends and participates in meetings, in-service trainings, workshops and conferences

Performs related duties as assigned

Qualification

First Aid CertificateCPR CertificateAssociate's DegreeChildrenESSA ComplianceChild growth knowledgeBehavior managementRecord-keepingCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Experience working with children in an organized setting

Possess an Associate's Degree or higher (submit copy of degree with application)

Completed 48 units of college work (submit transcripts with application)

Successful completion of the Every Student Succeeds Act (formerly known as NCLB) Exam given by La Mesa – Spring Valley School District (submit copy of certificate with application)

Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency

Graduation from secondary school or equivalent GED and some experience working with students in an educational or organized learning environment

Successful passage of the District's Job Related Proficiency Test

Benefits

Medical: Choice of VEBA (Kaiser or United Health Care)

Dental: Delta Dental or Delta Care HMO (District-paid for employee only)

Life: Life ($50,000) and Accidental Death & Dismemberment ($50,000). Also includes MEDEX Travel Assistance (for medical care situations 100 miles from home or international trips up to 90 days; with some exclusions)

Vacation: (10+); Sick (9.50+ days per year) - vacation/sick accumulation days increase with years of service

Employee Assistance Program: (at no cost to employee): through San Diego County EAP

VEBA Optum Health: Employee assistance program

Dependent life insurance coverage

Disability plans through American Fidelity

Vision: VSP Vision Care $10.20/monthly paid by employee

403(b) Retirement

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