Monterey County Office of Education
Paraeducator
Classification: Classified
Salary Level: 33.5
Work Year: 183
Definition: Under the general direction of the Principal, the Paraeducator performs a variety of duties assisting teachers in the overall support of instructional activities for students who are enrolled in special education moderate/severe programs and/or mainstream classrooms.
Supervisor: Principal
Positions Supervised: None
Qualification Requirements: To perform a job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in the job description are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
The following is a list of duties that is representative of the position that includes but is not limited to:
- Provides direct instruction under the guidance and instruction from the classroom teacher
- Communicates with students using speech appropriate to the student’s level of understanding including but not limited to, verbal, picture/symbol systems, technology, functional signs, and entry level sign language
- Plans and prepares appropriate educational activities, equipment and materials according to lesson plans provided by the teacher and ensures a safe environment for the student
- Assists in the management and housekeeping of the classroom
- Participates with a team in the implementation of behavioral and treatment plans
- Tracks student eligible medical support and input data
- Completes forms, logs and paperwork required for MediCal reporting
- Assists certificated staff in administering a variety of formal and informal assessments
- Collects and reviews student data such as strengths, methods, strategies best used in support of goals
- Provides specialized health care procedures and behavioral support as assigned
- Administers medication as prescribed and directed by a school nurse.
- Accommodates the special needs of students such as toileting and diapering
- Supervises students on and off the bus, at recess, meals, on field trips and other times as needed
- Assists in mainstreaming students and monitors medical and behavioral issues as assigned
- May ride school bus and assist with students to monitor medical and behavioral problems
- Monitors and evaluates student progress and completes records accurately
- Participates physically with students in activities as needed, including but not limited to: climbing play structures, making rapid movements to prevent injury, and pursuing students who elope
- Supervises students as directed
- Organizes room displays, bulletin boards and interest areas appropriate to the students’ goals
- Assists in providing snacks and meals during school day as mandated by student educational programs
- Attends meetings as required
- Complies with Monterey County Office of Education Board Policies, Superintendent Policies and Administrative Regulations
Other Duties:
Performs other job-related duties as required
Physical and Mental Characteristics:
- Physical, mental and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position
- Manual dexterity sufficient to write, use the telephone, business machines and classroom equipment
- Vision sufficient to read printed materials
- Hearing sufficient to conduct in person and telephone conversations
- Speaking ability in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal
conversational distance, on the telephone and addressing groups of students
- Physical agility to push/pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop and to reach overhead, sit on floor, climb and move quickly or run after a child in an emergency situation
- Physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment (office, district, from school or home site-to-site), drive an automobile, and respond to emergency situations
- Physical strength sufficient to lift a student weighing 45 pounds and 100 pounds with assistance
- Physical stamina sufficient to stand or walk throughout student recess periods
- Physical, mental and emotional tolerance to be exposed to noise generated by students in an enclosed environment
- Physical tolerance to be exposed to dust pollen specific agents/ chemicals, cleansers, and foul smells
- Mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions
Required Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- Education as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015: High school diploma or equivalent AND two (2) years of higher education study (48 semester units) OR possession of an Associate’s or higher degree OR able to meet a rigorous standard of quality and able to demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge or and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing and mathematics
- Prior job-related experiences, paid or voluntary, with school-age children or children/individuals with disabilities
Licenses and Certifications:
- Possession of an appropriate valid California Driver’s License with evidence of insurability
- Complete approved MCOE Crisis Intervention Program within six (6) months of employment and maintains valid certification
- CPR Certification within six (6) months of employment
- Program for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing: Ability to pass the MCOE sign language test within six (6) months of employment
Knowledge of:
- Universal health precautions
- Strong English verbal and written communication skills including spelling, grammar and punctuation
Skills and Abilities:
- Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work
- Communicate in English clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Demonstrate understanding, patience, a positive attitude and genuine interest in working with students with disabilities
- Physically participate in activities outside the classroom such as: vocational training, mainstreaming, recreational activities and field trips
- Use correct procedures for lifting and correctly positioning on/in specialized equipment used by student
- Plan, formulate and execute clerical procedures and directives in accordance with assigned duties
- Operate a variety of office machines including computers
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
- Dependability with consistent attendance and adherence to schedules
- Be flexible with a positive attitude and possess excellent interpersonal skills
- Handle information in a discreet and confidential manner
- Exercise reasonable judgment in unusual circumstances
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions
- Work under general supervision and function effectively within a team setting
- Provide specialized health care procedures as outlined by State regulations (training will be provided)
- Perform appropriate First Aid and CPR when necessary
Desirable Qualifications:
- Coursework in education, psychology, child development, classroom behavior management and/or Early Childhood Education
- Experience working with students with disabilities and implementing behavioral management plans for students
Available Pay Stipends:
- $150 per month incentive for Paraeducators working in the DHH program with proficiency in sign language, as certified by MCOE
- $150 per month incentive for Paraeducators with proficiency in Braille and working in a position eligible for this incentive
- $150 per month incentive for Specialized Health Care Procedures if assigned to specific students and trained by MCOE
- $500 annual training incentive to employees who are requested and volunteer to participate in training for certification and willingness to administer emergency medications/procedures as defined by contract
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.72 - $26.78 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $27