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Substitute Paraeducator (All Classes: Regular, Bilingual, Special Education)

Lompoc Unified School District, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$17.54/hr - $17.54/hr

Lompoc Unified School District is seeking Substitute Paraeducators to assist in various educational settings for the 2025-2026 school year. The role involves supporting certificated teachers in reinforcing instruction, preparing instructional materials, and providing clerical support as needed in the classroom environment.

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Responsibilities

Assist individual or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher; monitor and oversee student drills, practices, and assignments in various subjects; confer with the teacher concerning lesson plans and materials to meet student needs

Assist students with reading program activities; assist and motive students to improve their reading and writing measures; read books to students and observe their reading abilities as assigned; assist students with letter and word pronunciation and recognition; reinforce reading instruction including phonics, vocabulary and comprehension in learning centers, small groups or one-on-one with students; assist students with spelling, math and writing exercises and assignments

Assist students in completing classroom assignments, homework, make up work, and projects; adapt activities and materials under the direction of the teacher as needed; assist students in the operation of a variety of instructional technology; assure student understanding of classroom rules and procedures; assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance

Observe and control behavior of students in the classroom according to approved procedures; monitor students during outdoor, lunch, library, and recess activities as directed; accompany students on field trips and to/from bus stops as assigned; assist with yard duty as assigned; monitor and report progress regarding student performance and behavior

Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of classroom activities such as preparing, typing, duplicating and filing instructional materials; maintain student records, notes and files as assigned

Provide classroom support to the teacher by setting up computers, audio-visual equipment, work areas/centers and displays, bulletin boards, and distributing and collecting paper, supplies and materials; assemble student booklets

Assist with arrangement and storage of classroom materials, furniture, and accessories for appropriate learning environment; assure the health and safety of students by following established practices and procedures; maintain learning environment in a safe, orderly and clean manner

Communicate with faculty, staff, administrators, and others to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns related to student activities and behavior

Operate a variety of classroom and office equipment including a computer, copier and laminator as assigned

Report observations and incidents relating to students and respond to emergency situations and assist in resolving immediate safety concerns

Assist students with test preparation skills; administer and proctor various tests including CELDT, ADEPT or others as assigned by the position

Attend meetings and in-services as assigned

Perform related duties as assigned

Qualification

School age childrenChild guidance principlesInstructional methodsClerical dutiesReadingWriting assistanceRecord-keepingBehavior observationInterpersonal skillsOral communicationWritten communication

Required

Graduation from secondary school or equivalent GED

Verifiable experience working with school age children in organization setting or learning environment

Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education OR

Obtained an associate's or higher degree (college level) OR

Met (pass) a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment

Incumbents must meet requirements specified under Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

Benefits

Lompoc Unified School District offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, vision plans, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, long-term disability, cancer insurance, accident insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

A fully paid District provided medical plan is provided for each full-time classified employee.

A full-time employee who does not enroll in a medical plan will automatically be enrolled in the least expensive medical plan.

A less than full-time employee working at least four (4) hours or more a day may enroll District provided plans at a prorated rate.

Employees can choose to enroll and purchase dental, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, long-term disability, cancer insurance, and accident insurance.

District paid family and single-vision plans are offered to all employees regardless of full-time or part-time status.