Full-Time Paraeducator Job - Special Education

Salary: $23.22 - $29.65 Hourly
Job Type: PERMANENT, 10-MONTH
Department: SPECIAL EDUCATION
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
Positions are typically 4- 6 hours per day, Monday - Friday, during the regular school year.
Under the general supervision of the Behavior Intervention Specialist, the Paraeducator 3 will provide intensive behavior intervention services and instructional support for students with exceptional needs as specified on the student's Individualized Educational Program (IEP), behavior plan, or health plan. Services and support will be provided at the school.
The Paraeducator 1 is the entry-level position of the Special Education job family
All duties performed by a Paraeducator 1 may also be performed by a Paraeducator 2 and Paraeducator 3
The Paraeducator 1 will primarily provide non-intrusive medical health assistance, whereas a Paraeducator 2 may primarily provide intrusive medical assistance
The Paraeducator 1 may provide emergency specialized medical support and intervention, whereas a Paraeducator 2 may provide daily ongoing specialized medical support
The Paraeducator 1 may occasionally provide basic behavioral support, prompting, or guidance, whereas a Paraeducator 3 may provide regular ongoing behavioral monitoring, data collection, assessment, and intervention

EDUCATION:

Must have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent and ONE of the following:
Completed 48 units at an institution of higher learning OR
Obtain a passing score on the District's Instructional Assistance (ESSA) written examination
Provides intensive behavior intervention services to designated students with exceptional needs in a variety of settings, including but not limited to, the classroom, home and community under the supervision and direction of the Behavior Intervention Specialist
Assists in managing behavior of children through use of a variety of reinforcement techniques
Follows implementation plan for intensive behavioral intervention services
Provides guidance to children with severe handicaps to reinforce more acceptable social behaviors
Provides assistance for the students with personal hygiene, self-reliance, and behavior modification
Provides information to assist instructional personnel in developing or modification of behavior intervention including, but not limited to, individual and/or site-based behavior support plans involving behavior modification, reinforcement procedures, and Nonviolent Crises Intervention® (NCPI) strategies
Provides input to instructional personnel for the purpose of behavior intervention, including but not limited to, strategies and learning materials for behavior modification plans
Records student progress including, but not limited to, data collection in a manner designated by the Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS)
Provides assistance for the preparation of charts, records, graphs, or other displays of student performance data
Provides assistance for the instruction of students on an individual or groups basis to reinforce academics and/or behavioral skills
Tutors students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning, in accordance with the Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Provides assistance to the students in proper usage of computer applications and related assistive technology
Provides assistance for the scheduling of activities
Work with students with special needs in all educational settings individually and/or in groups to provide instructional support (academic and functional) in, but not limited to, cognitive, gross/fine motor and adaptive behavior skills, vocational skills, social and leisure skills, and physical development and fitness, according to state standards, classroom objectives, and the Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Lift/transfer students in and out of holding or locomotive devices, which can include on and off the bus, on and off the toilet, in and out of a wheelchair, in and out of a stander, push locomotive devices, and/or assist students with necessary physical aid appliances when trained by appropriate staff
Accompany or assist students to and from, and/or on the school bus and/or other forms of transportation (such as public transit and taxis) including moving to and from activities on the school site and in off-campus and community settings
Provide ongoing basic or emergency medical assistance to students as needed using appropriate equipment; Assist students with basic personal hygiene; hand washing, eating, toileting (including diapering) and other basic personal care needs
Assist in monitoring the safety of students in various educational settings, including assisting in basic emergency procedures
Assist teacher in the implementation of students' Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), emergency health care plans, and classroom/individual behavioral plans
Assist in the physical material preparation, instructional delivery accommodation, instructional modification, and implementation of lesson plans/instructional materials as directed by the teacher
Assist students in using computer applications and related assistive technology
Assist in monitoring of students' behavior, skills, and abilities, using basic note taking and data entry
Communicate student progress to teachers and designated service providers through logs and other data collection methods
Perform routine sanitation duties to ensure a clean environment by cleaning dishes, tables, toys, therapy equipment, and other commonly used materials
Assist with cleaning personal equipment, such as glasses, hearing aids, orthopedic devices, etc.
Child development principles and practices related to students with exceptional needs, especially with autism spectrum disorder and/or with behavioral, social-emotional deficits.
Child development principles and practices related to students with exceptional needs, especially with autism spectrum disorder and/or with behavioral, social-emotional deficits.
correct English usage, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Basic principles and practices of child development and child guidance
Basic child development as it relates to students with significant disabilities
Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations
Basic computer application practices (e.g., data entry)
Basic emergency procedures as they relate to obtaining professional medical and safety assistance
Personal hygiene practices
General needs, behavior, physical limitations, special needs and emotional problems of students who may require personal or health care
Methods and techniques of lifting and moving children with physical limitations
Child guidance principles and practices as they relate to children with physical limitations
Safe practices in school and playground settings
Cultural Proficiency - Modeling communications and interactions that respect and include all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions and cultures
Customer Focus - Attending to the needs and expectation of customers
Mathematical Facility - Performing computations and solving mathematical problems
Self-Management - Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability
Writing - Communicating effectively in writing

SUPERVISION AND WORKING CONDITIONS

General supervision is received from a certificated site administrator. Must have hand and finger dexterity to operate office equipment, learning aid, and instructional materials. Other physical demands include running, reacting, and moving quickly; THE APPLICATION PROCESS: To be considered for an employment opportunity with the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, it is necessary for you to complete an official District Application and Supplemental Questions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. The application is part of the examination process and is part of your total evaluation of qualifications for employment.

Training and Experience Evaluation, Written Test, Performance Test, and/or Structured Interview. Protest of any part of the examination process must be in writing and received in the office of the Director of Classified Personnel no later than five (5) working days from the date you were notified of examination results. If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in any of these examination procedures, please notify the Personnel Commission in writing at the time you submit your application.

When filling a permanent vacancy, a new employee may request a higher salary placement based on having training and experience that greatly exceeds the minimum qualifications. Education transcripts, training certificates, and additional references may be requested for verification purposes.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in any of these selection procedures, please notify the Personnel Commission in writing and attach your request to the completed application packet.
Seniority credit, based on length of service, is added to the final passing score of permanent employees. Veteran's credits are added for entry level examinations as follows: 5 points for non-disabled veterans; 10 points for disabled veterans. "Veteran" is defined as serving at least 30 days active duty during war or qualifying armed conflict. All new employees are fingerprinted and conviction records, if any, are checked.
Permanent employees receive an increase after six months of continuous satisfactory service and equal raises based on merit at subsequent one year intervals for a total of five increases. Relevant experience and/or education in excess of entry requirements may permit employment at other than the first step. If employed at a higher step, salary increases are granted annually until reaching the end of the salary range.
Permanent employees will receive paid holidays, sick leave, vacation and longevity benefits per bargaining unit contract or Personnel Commission Merit Rules. The District offers a comprehensive package of insurance benefits to full-time employees and their families, which includes major medical and dental. (Permanent employees who work less than full-time, but a minimum of four (4) hours will contribute an amount proportionate to the number of assigned hours for major medical and dental.) Employees belong to the Public Employees' Retirement System to which the District makes contributions approximately equal to those deducted from the employee's pay.

SANTA MONICA-MALIBU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District does not discriminate based on actual or perceived sex, age, ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, gender, mental and/or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, and a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
(The information you provide on the application and supplemental questions will be evaluated for minimum qualifications. Referring to your application/resume, listing "see resume", or incomplete responses will NOT qualify as a response to any question. All experience, education, training, and certification must be included in your application in order to be considered. Any sign of deliberate misinformation or intentional exaggeration will result in disqualification from this examination process and possible bar from future employment opportunities with Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District.

• Paraeducator 3 begins on step A: $23.22 per hour. Employees who have experience and education that greatly exceed the minimum qualifications may be considered for placement on steps above A. ONLY INFORMATION ON YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE ADVANCED STEP PLACEMENT. Transcripts, certificates, and additional references or materials may be requested for verification purposes.
• Select the option below that best describes your highest level of education completed:Please provide proof of your level of education completed by attaching a diploma and/or transcripts with this application for verification purposes. FAILURE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF EDUCATION WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION AND/OR PREVENT YOU FROM MOVING FORWARD IN THE SELECTION PROCESS.
• High school diploma or recognized equivalent
• 48 college semester units or 72 quarter units
• Bachelor's degree
• If you completed the required college coursework or a college degree, please list the name of the college(s) where they were completed.If you do not possess a college degree or completed less than the required semester or quarter units, please list "NA." Please do not refer to your resume or application. Responses not completed in full will result in an incomplete application.

I understand that I must provide proof of my level of education completed by attaching a diploma and/or transcripts with this application for verification purposes. FAILURE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF EDUCATION WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION AND/OR PREVENT YOU FROM MOVING FORWARD IN THE SELECTION PROCESS. You may be required to lift or assist in lifting students on and off the bus, on and off the toilet, and/or in and out of a wheelchair.