Paraprofessional Special Needs Preschool

Definition

Under the general direction of the site Principal or Designee the Paraprofessional-Special Needs Preschool provides support to the instructional program within assigned Preschool classroom setting with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision care and instruction of special needs Preschool students with disabilities (as defined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act IDEA) in the regular classroom or in a self-contained classroom; assists in implementing plans for instruction; monitors student behavior during non-classroom time; provides information to appropriate school personnel. The incumbents in this classification provide the school community with specialized instructional support for Preschool students with disabilities which directly supports student learning and achievement.

Examples of Duties / Essential Job Functions

The following alphabetical list of functions duties and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and / or may be required to perform other closely related or department-specific functions duties and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Adapts classroom activities assignments and / or materials under the direction of the supervising teachertosupportand reinforce classroomobjectives.
• Assists students with clothing possessions and personal careto facilitate studentsadaptation to the school environment.
• Assists students with mobility needs; may accompany student(s) on school bus.
• Assists students with personal hygiene including washing hands and faces; toilets students assists with potty training and changes diapers and clothing as needed; provides lifting assistance as needed.
• Assiststeacherwithstudentswhohave qualifying disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) ( social / emotional andlearningdisabilities)to ensure equality ofopportunity full participation and independent livingin the education of students with disabilities.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. first aid CPRapproved behavioral trainingemergency / lockdown procedures) to acquire and / or convey information relative to job functions.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff and professional support personnel to assist in evaluating progress and / or implementing IEP objectives.
• Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher behavioral plans designed by an IEP team to present and / or reinforce learning concepts.
• Maintains instructional materials and manual / electronic files / records (e.g. daily Student Service Log) to ensure availability of items provides written reference and / or meets mandated requirements.
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms playgrounds hallways bus loading zones cafeterias parking lots) to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provides under the supervision of assigned teacher instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects social skills daily living skills) to reinforce instructional objectives implements IEP plans and ensures students with disabilities succeed in school activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the District including various mandatory District trainings.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

(At time of application)

Knowledge of :

Skills and Abilities to :

RESPONSIBILITY :

Responsibilities include working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading guiding and / or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the jobs functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organizations services.

Employment Standards / Minimum Qualifications

( At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge Skills and Abilities listed above .)

EDUCATION REQUIRED :

High School diploma or equivalent. Completion of 48 units from a nationally accredited college or university; or A.A. degree or higher or the passage of a local assessment test.

Minimum of six (6) units in the field of Child Development / Early Childhood Education.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

Six (6) months of experience in working with children in a specialized learning environment.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED :

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED :

Criminal Justice and FBI Fingerprint Clearance

SALARY SCHEDULE :

Classified Salary Range : 28

Work Calendar : 204 Days

Work Locations : TBD

Work Hours : 6 hours / day

Examination Process

1. Completed application

2. Proof of High School Diploma or Equivalency (copy of official transcript OR copy of diploma is acceptable)

AND

3. C opy of official college transcripts (required) showing completion of six (6) units in the field of Child Development / Early Childhood Education

AND

4. Copy of official college transcript indicating the c ompletion of forty-eight (48) units from a nationally accredited college or university or A.A degree or higher OR passage of a Paraprofessional local assessment test

5. Valid hands-on First Aid / CPR Certificate (infant child adult - on line certificates are not accepted)

The examination process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum qualifications. No additional information will be accepted from applicants once the application has been submitted. Only the most qualified applicants who pass the minimum qualifications review will be invited to the examination process.

The examination process will include a competency assessment (100% weight). T hose candidates achieving a passing overall score of 70% out of 100% on the assessment will be placed on the Eligibility List and the top three (3) ranks will be forwarded to the hiring authority for final interview and selection. The Eligibility List is valid for one (1) year from the certified date.

INITIAL TESTING TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED AS FOLLOWS :

COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT : TBD

PASSING THE EXAMINATION AND BEING PLACED ON THE ELIGIBILITY LIST DOES NOT GUARANTEE AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT

To move forward in the selection process you must complete an online application through this website. Resumes may be uploaded but cannot be used in place of a completed application.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION : ONCE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE REVISIONS TO YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS.

When completing the application please make sure you include ALL current and previous employment in the Work Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields including the name and contact information of your supervisors. The experience that is included in the resume but not in the Work Experience section of the application may not be considered for the purpose of determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

All required documents must be submitted by the applicant. Personnel Commission staff will not upload your documents for you. The examination process / examination date is subject to change as needs dictate. All communication regarding this process will be delivered via email to the email address listed on your application.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Personnel Specialist Alejandra Venegas-Chaves at Ext 294 or email .

ACCOMMODATIONS : Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must inform the Madera Unified School District Personnel Commission Department in writing no later than the filing date stated on the announcement. Those applicants needing such accommodations should document this request including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.

The Governing Board desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are assured of equal access and opportunities and are free from harassment in accordance with the law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employees and job applicant on the basis of the persons actual or perceived race religious creed color national origin ancestry age marital status pregnancy physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information veteran status gender gender identity gender expression sex or sexual orientation. The following person is designated as the Title IX Coordinator :

Prince Marshall

Executive Director of Student and Family Support Services

1820 Howard Road Madera CA 93637

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Client Server,FMCG Sales,Land Survey,Facilities,Labouring

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 23 - 30