EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• And one of the following:
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• AA degree, OR

• High school diploma (or equivalent) and college-level semester credits, or 72 college-level quarter credits, OR
• High school diploma (or equivalent) and pass the state approved paraeducator assessment test

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proficient in basic spelling, math and grammar skills

PREFFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with students
• Bilingual/Spanish speaking

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of correct grammar, spelling and English usage.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to work with students with disabilities, particularly the areas of autism, mild to severe intellectually disabled and emotionally behaviorally disturbed.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and be flexible to meet deadlines.
• Ability to understand and execute verbal and written instructions, policies and procedures.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Maintain high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Desired effective characteristics include: flexibility, enthusiasm, willingness to develop relationships and willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to handle students with behavioral and physical handicapping conditions.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with students, staff, parents and general public.
• Strong desire to connect with students and be a positive role model.
• Regular and reliabel attendance is required for the purpose of maintaining program standards and supporting student achievement.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  Salary: 2025-26 PSE Salary Schedule.

• Assist teacher in the daily management, organization, monitoring and safety of children; supervises recess and lunch periods, field trips, locker rooms, study and detention rooms and student arrival/departure activities.
• Collect and prepare instructional and non-instructional materials as directed; assembles worksheets, lessons, art supplies and other materials; create and post bulletin boards; correct worksheets, quizzes and assignments.
• Supervise and conduct individuals and small groups in educational, creative and structured play activities; assists with classwork and assignments; tutors and monitors student activities in the classroom and special sessions. Communicate with teacher concerning individual student needs and progress. May be required to provide swimming assistance.
• Monitor student behavior and progress, and share observations with teacher and other professional staff; may participate in parent-teacher conferences. Assist teachers in preparation of student work contracts and program. Administers discipline as authorized.
• May be required to perform services which maintain personal hygiene of students, such as toileting, diapering and dressing. Monitors student health. May be required to assist with adaptive/medical equipment to include tube feeding and catheterization.
• Assist in administering district, state and national tests; maintains diagnostic and test data for teacher; maintains and updates student records, class lists, attendance and other data. Monitors administration of individual academic assessment evaluation.
• May be required to provide basic first aid care to ill and injured students.
• Assist in maintaining physical appearance of classroom; straighten chairs/tables, put materials away after use.
• May be required to transport student as part of their instructional program.
• Acts as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behavior to students; assist teacher in maintaining a classroom conducive to learning.
• Prepares equipment and supply inventories and orders materials as necessary.
• Assist in the supervision of volunteer and student assistants.
• May operate a computer using educational software to provide student instruction and assistance.
• Process and distribute forms, correspondence, worksheets, tests and schedules by using office machines such as a typewriter, computer, photocopier and other standard office equipment.
• May enter data into computer and maintain various databases.
• Maintain files and records. Document daily activities and progress as required.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information and records.
• Perform other related duties as assigned