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Vista Del Mar · 14 hours ago

Paraprofessional-Adult Assistant

3200 Motor Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90034

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$18/hr - $23/hr

2+ years exp

Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services has been providing exceptional services for children and families in LA County for over 100 years. The Paraprofessional-Adult Assistant role involves providing 1:1 behavioral support to students in accordance with their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and assisting special education teachers with implementing these plans.

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Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 behavioral support to an assigned student in and out of the classroom in accordance with their IEP

Collect data as it relates to the IEP (Individualized Education Programs) and behavior intervention/support plan under the guidance of the behavior intervention development specialist, on an assigned device

Provides intervention for students in crisis, utilizing Crisis Prevention and Intervention methods (onsite and offsite per contract)

Support the special education teachers with the implementation of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for a specific student

Remains within physical proximity of students

May be required to provide daily transportation when needed

Maintains physical visibility (in and out of the classroom) so that students are aware of staff’s presence

Provides consistent supervision, protection, and care of the children, including all structured and unstructured times

Maintains and ensures that all equipment and supplies are available for use in the rooms set up for de-escalation, sensory and quiet times, while providing a neutral, non-reinforcing environment

Works collaboratively with supervisor, staff, clients, and guests to give the best care, welfare, safety, and security for all

Assist students with adaptive living skills, as needed, including dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene

Is required to complete all paperwork in a timely manner, including incident reports, anecdotal records, and behavioral charting where required, and enters Time-Outs into the PBIS Program, and the agency’s online TIER system for Incident Reports

Is required to use the agency’s electronic email and payroll systems

Establishes and maintains effective relationships with the children via role modeling and coping strategies

Qualification

Behavioral supportCrisis PreventionInterventionIndividualized Education Plan (IEP)Data collectionAdaptive living skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration

Required

High School Diploma Required

Associates degree or 2 years of college credit (48 credits), or passage of the CBEST or other equivalent test showing proficiency in reading, math, and writing

Ability to hear and verbally communicate with others

Ability to interrupt physical altercations among students

Preferred

2-4 years of experience working with students under the following eligibilities: emotional disturbance, autism spectrum disorder, and/or other developmental disabilities is preferred

Some classroom experience preferred