PARAPROFESSIONAL I - Special Education

Fallbrook Union High School District

FALLBROOK UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT PARAPROFESSIONAL I Position Description

BASIC FUNCTION: Under direct supervision, to provide instructional services to students, to assist in preparing materials, to supervise pupils, and to do related work as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist the teacher with instruction based on teachers direction and explanation of students academic needs.
• Assist the teacher with parent communications and correspondence.
• Assist the teacher in creating and maintaining proper classroom environment.
• Assist teachers in the supervision of students.
• Provide one-on-one or small group instruction with students
• Provide assistance in a computer laboratory.
• Administer, score and record test results for students.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, instructional, administrative, clerical, and operations personnel.
• Provide support in a library or media center.
• Conduct parental involvement activities.
• Perform a variety of classroom-related clerical services; answer phone, take messages, maintain state-mandated school records, file, provide computer data input, type letters as directed, handle attendance records, operate duplicating equipment, assemble lesson materials, procure supplies, prepare charts, lists, labels, displays, bulletin boards.

QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of:

• Modern office practices and procedures.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Appropriate handling of confidential and sensitive materials and issues.
• Operation of a computer and assigned office equipment.

Ability to:

• Speak English clearly and read and write in English using proper grammar and spelling
• Understand instructions and questions.
• Provide information and assistance to others.
• Work with students on a one-to-one basis or in small groups.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Operate a computer and assigned office equipment.

Experience and Education Required: Complete at least two years of study (48 semester units or equivalent quarter units) at an institution of higher education or obtained an associates degree or higher. Physical Requirements: Vision abilities include close vision in the assistance of students with their learning tasks, following written directions and computer work; hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment; ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation in person or by telephone; ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels in person or by telephone; ability to reach in all directions; bending and standing for long periods o time; ability to move about the school site; ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Classroom and field environment; travel between various classrooms and school sites. Supervisor: Site Administrator/Designee Salary: Range 10 Overtime Status: Non-Exempt Created: Board Approved: 1-9-2012

All documents below are required with the Ed-Join application. No hard copies, emailed copies, or faxed copies will be accepted.Letter of IntroductionResume2 Letters of Recommendation

Refer to the job posting for a list of required skills or if you have any questions or need further clarification, please contact the email address listed in the posting.

All documents below are required with the Ed-Join application. No hard copies, emailed copies, or faxed copies will be accepted. Letter of Introduction Resume 2 Letters of Recommendation

Comments and Other Information

EXPERIENCE: Experience working with handicapped youth or special education students is helpful. Ability to use a computer. EDUCATION: Must meet Every Student Succeeds Act: Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education; or holds an associate's (or higher) degree; or met a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate through a formal state or local academic assessment knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing and mathematics (or, as appropriate, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness). The Fallbrook Union High School District prohibits unlawful discrimination against and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, sex or sexual orientation at any district site and/or activity. SELECTED EMPLOYEE WILL BE REQUIRED TO TAKE A DRUG TEST AND MAY BE REQUIRED TO TAKE A PHYSICAL AT DISTRICT EXPENSE. ANY OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT IS SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK AND SUBJECT WILL BE BARRED FROM EMPLOYMENT IF HE/SHE HAS A PRIOR CONVICTION FOR A SERIOUS OR VIOLENT FELONY.