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Instructional Paraprofessional (802)

Butte County Office of Education
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JOB TITLE:                   Instructional Paraprofessional (802)

 

WORK YEAR:               Part Time: 5.5 hours per day/Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 2:30 pm/11 months/207 days annually (Prorated upon hire)

                                                                        

START DATE:               As soon as possible after interviews

            

SALARY:                      Salary Schedule 5, Range 10, $19.70 - $29.13 per hour. Placement is dependent on experience.

 

BENEFITS:                   This position is not eligible for health benefits. Vacation and sick leave accrued. This position qualifies for CalPERS retirement. The employee contribution rate for CalPERS is either 7% or 8% of monthly earnings depending on the membership date. This position also contributes to Social Security. The contribution rate for Social Security is 6.2% of monthly earnings.

 

AREA OF                      Manzanita Elementary 

ASSIGNMENT:             Gridley, CA 

 

DEADLINE:                  Please apply by Monday, March 31, 2025 at 4:00 pm

 

DEFINITION:

Under general supervision of the assigned manager, assists certificated staff in monitoring of student activities, maintenance of a suitable learning environment and learning experiences, preparation of appropriate materials, and providing a safe, nurturing, and healthy environment.  Assists in the planning and implementation of an educational program for students; and performs a variety of general clerical duties.

 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

 

Receives general supervision from management or the assigned certificated supervisor.

 

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: [May include, but is not limited to the following.]

 

  1. ALL POSITIONS:
  2. Assist in planning and implementing learning experiences for students
  3. Assist students in a variety of settings in academic subjects such as reading, writing and math, and vocational, and/or independent living skills
  4. Tutor students in developing interpersonal relationships with peers and adults; promote the safety of the students by helping them develop self-confidence
  5. Under the direction of a teacher train and assist students in behavior management; provide education regarding appropriate interpersonal actions; respond to discipline problems; act as a role model
  6. Promote the well-being of the students by helping them develop a positive attitude/self-image, personal hygiene habits, and an ability to cooperatively play and interact with other students and adults
  7. Monitor students during classroom, outdoor, or community activities
  8. Support various levels of behavioral needs 
  9. Correct homework assignments and in-class exercises as assigned
  10. Recognize and respond to health and safety situations such as illness and seizures
  11. Perform clerical duties as assigned [EXAMPLES: typing, copying, filing, maintaining materials, equipment and supplies, answering phones, taking messages, and mail distribution]
  12. Assist in maintaining records and charts on individual students [EXAMPLES:  attendance records, lunch count, daily charting, grading assignments, test scores, and progress of student learning]
  13. Maintain confidentiality of student information
  14. Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of the facilities; may set up and move chairs and tables; assist in caring for and maintaining materials, equipment, supplies or toys
  15. May support breakfast and lunch duties including supervision
  16. Attend staff and parent meetings and in-service training
  17. Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor or classroom teacher
  18. As assigned, perform specialized health care procedures, such as gastrostomy tube feeding, measure and administer medications via oral, rectal, and gastrostomy tube routes, suctioning, and nebulizer treatments; attend training on the student’s specialized health care needs
  19. With teacher consultation, adapt classroom equipment and assignments according to the needs and capabilities of the student
  20. Participate as a member of the educational team and work closely with principals, teachers, aides, and office personnel in order to coordinate the program with the normal routine of the participating school

 

  1. SPECIAL EDUCATION - GENERAL (In addition to A. above);
  2. Assist and train student in the maintenance of independent living skills, such as dressing, eating, and personal hygiene 
  3. Assist students with basic physical movement and basic motor coordination, which may include the use of a swimming pool 
  4. Provide physical assistance to students who cannot care for themselves including feeding, diapering, turning, and physical movement
  5. Provide physical lifting when performing duties such as changing diapers and transferring non-ambulatory students 
  6. Support students with emotional and behavioral challenges through the use of approved and trained techniques and methods
  7. Implement approved strategies for behavior management to support students exhibiting assaultive and/or aggressive behaviors
  8. Implement behavioral strategies and program modifications in accordance with the ’student's IEP
  9. May transport students on field trips and/or other activities

     

QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

  1. Proper childcare techniques
  2. Techniques and methods of child supervision
  3. Cultural and physical differences and needs of children in assigned program
  4. English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
  5. Modern office methods, practices, procedures and equipment

 

ABILITY TO:

  1. Learn growth and development principles of children
  2. Patiently and effectively work with students of differing backgrounds
  3. Learn basic first aid and safety requirements
  4. Physically perform job tasks
  5. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
  6. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
  7. Follow directions and function within program policies and procedures

 

REQUIRED OF SPECIFIED POSITIONS ONLY:

 

  1. SPECIAL EDUCATION - GENERAL:
  2. Possess a valid California driver’s license and current auto insurance

 

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING - ALL:

  1. Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be completion of specialized training in child development, special education or a related field
  2. Possession or ability to obtain a valid CPR certificate
  3. Possession or ability to obtain a valid Standard First Aid certificate
  4. Must possess 48 semester units from an accredited college or university; or 2) Associate’s degree or higher; or 3) CBEST (Plus passage of CODESP Instructional Component); or 4) Passage of a Butte County Office of Education approved comprehensive Local Assessment Test (CODESP); or 5) Passage of another district approved Local Assessment Test

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - ALL: 

 

Occasional (less than 25%) 

Ability to bend and twist, stoop, and kneel

Ability to lift 40 pounds 

Ability to carry 25 pounds 

Ability to stand for extended periods of time 

 

Often (25 – 50%) 

Sufficient mobility to move about a classroom 

 

Very Frequent (76%) 

Ability to stand and move around a classroom

Ability to work at a desk, conference table, or in meetings of various configurations 

Ability to see for purposes of reading printed matter and observing students and staff 

Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels 

Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand 

Ability to operate office equipment 

Ability to reach in all directions 

 

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job. 

 

NOTE: This list of essential functions and physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in accordance with the requirements of the job.

 

OTHER:

 

  1. To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States.
  2. FINGERPRINTING FOR CONDUCTING A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION IS REQUIRED and completed upon offer of employment. 

 

TO APPLY:                         Visit:  https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2059346 

                                              Online applications only; no paper copies will be accepted.  All online applications must be accompanied by the following attachments; 

                                              

Incomplete applications will not be accepted

 

  1. Cover Letter 
  2. Resume
  3. Three letters of recommendation required, current letters preferred
  4. Proof of 48 semester units from an accredited college or university; or 2) Associate’s degree or higher; or 3) CBEST (Plus passage of CODESP Instructional Component); or 4) Passage of a Butte County Office of Education approved comprehensive Local Assessment Test (CODESP); or 5) Passage of another district approved Local Assessment Test

 

Upon offer of employment proof of a valid driver’s license will be required

 

Email:  taldrich@bcoe.org 

 

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Handicapped IX Employer

Deaf individuals may use the toll-free California Relay Service (CRS). If you have a TTY: (530) 532-5650. If you do not have a 

TTY: 1-800-735-2922. Upon CRS connection, ask for 530-532-5785 for more information about this recruitment.