Paraprofessional III - (6.5 hrs/day) - Buckeye School of the Arts - $1,200 Signing Bonus! at Gateway Unified School District (2024)

Anna Murch
530-245-7900

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GATEWAY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION: PARAPROFESSIONAL III (Severely Handicapped Special Education Environment) RANGE 6DEFINITION OF POSITIONUnder the direction of the Classroom Teacher, Principal or Designee, performs required duties which includes classroom teacher assistance, assigned instructional specialties and individual student assignment.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS• Assists the instructional personnel in assigned instructional areas.• Tutors individual students and small groups of students with special needs to reinforce and follow up learning and training activities. • Assists in shaping of appropriate social behaviors.• Assists in the management of acting out student behavior through the use of positive reinforcement strategies and other appropriate techniques.• Operates and assists students in the operation of a variety of instructional aids, computer assisted instruction equipment and software programs.• Monitors and assists in the remediation of specific learning problems and conditions.• May administer medication in accordance with specific medical instruction.• Performs routine first aid and requests assistance for non-routine injury or illness.• Observes and monitors children with handicapping conditions and requests appropriate assistance for pupil experiencing distress.• Maintains or assists in maintaining an orderly, attractive and positive learning environment.• May participate in parent conferences and other student progress report activities.• Provides a variety of skill building activities with children who experience language and hearing disorders.• Interacts with students; encouraging performance, observing progress and meeting instructional and behavioral needs as they arise.• Shares observations with the teacher.• Maintains confidentiality.• Assists with general campus supervision and discipline as assigned.• Assists teacher in preparing materials, record keeping, obtaining supplies and use of media equipment.• Performs screen-testing when requested.• Follows accepted principles, practices, rules and regulations for the school to which assigned.• Attends job related in-services, conferences and staff meetings as assigned.•Assists students with any personal needs (i.e. personal hygiene, toileting, feeding) as necessary.• Performs other related duties as assigned.REQUIRED QUALIFICATION• Must meet the requirements of No Child Left Behind.QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge of:• Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation;• Child guidance principles and practices particularly pertaining to students with special needs;Knowledge of:• The District may require specialized skills, abilities and training appropriate for a particular assignment;• Behavior management strategies and techniques relating to pupils experiencing a typical control problem;• Special needs and behavior of assigned students;• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities;• Basic instructional methods and techniques;• Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct;• Oral and written communication skills.Ability to:• Work with minimal supervision;• Perform routine clerical tasks or operate a variety of educational and office related machines and equipment;• Assist with instruction and related activities in a classroom or assigned learning environment;• Understand and follow oral and written directions;• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others;• Observe health and safety regulations.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close color and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEAny combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:Experience:•Previous experience working with children in an organized setting, preferably as a Paraprofessional. Education:•Education from high school preferably with training or coursework in child growth and development, special education, instructional technology, or a closely related field.Board approved: 3/15/06

GATEWAY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTCLASSIFIED VACANCY FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEARPARAPROFESSIONAL III SDC Preschool Classroom - Buckeye School of the Arts(6.5 hrs/day)Shift Schedule: 7:45 am - 2:45 pm (1/2 hour unpaid lunch break)Will consist of an AM class and a PM class.SALARY:$18.14 - $24.40 per hour - Range D(Includes vacation factor)182 workdays(14 District paid holidays)$1,200 Signing Bonus: The District will offer a $1,200 signing bonus to all newly hired employees in Paraprofessional III positions. The newly hired employees will be paid $600 in their first paycheck. The remaining $600 will be paid at the end of their 12th month of employment, if the employee is still in active paid status in a Paraprofessional III position and has not submitted a resignation at the time of payroll submission. New hire is defined as someone not currently employed in a District position and that has not previously received a signing bonus from the District.Applicant must meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act. Proof of meeting requirements must be attached to application.Applications must be submitted through the Edjoin website. For more information please contact the Human Resources Department at 530-245-7900.PROCEDURE: The selection process will include an appraisal of individual applications and personal resumes. Candidates receiving the highest ratings will be selected for interview. (Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted).PRE-HIRE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SELECTED APPLICANT:Background Check & Fingerprint Clearance (will be required to pay a fingerprint processing fee);Physical Assessment Exam;Keenan Safe Schools Training; TB Test.