DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Office of Classified Personnel Services

Classification:                              PARAEDUCATOR                                  Salary Range:            64

Employment Category:        Classified Bargaining Unit                          FLSA Designation:   Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

Under direction, assists a certificated teacher in providing instruction and tutorial assistance to individuals or small groups of students in a classroom or an instructional resource setting; prepares instructional materials and performs limited clerical duties related to the instructional program.

 Essential Job Functions:

• Administers tests for the purpose of evaluating students progress.

• Assists parents and/or teachers for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and general requirements of teaching  (e.g. setting up schedules, meetings, etc.)

• Assists students for the purpose of addressing individual needs and improving their academic success.

• Maintains classroom equipment, student's files, records for the purpose of ensuring safe and appropriate learning environment.

• Monitors individual students, classroom and/or playground activities for the purpose of providing a safe environment.

• Performs record keeping (e.g. recording test results, etc.) and basic clerical functions (e.g. copying tests, handouts, etc.) for the purpose of supporting teachers in maintaining students files and providing classroom materials.

Other Job Functions:

• Administers tests for the purpose of assisting teacher in evaluating students’ progress.

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

• Participates in various meetings for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information.

Essential Job Requirements - Qualifications:

• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skill to perform basic clerical functions, perform basic math calculations, operate standard office equipment, use English in verbal and written form, use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling.  Knowledge of principles of child development, instructional processes.  Knowledge of pertinent software applications.  Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, maintain confidentiality of student records, meet schedules and deadlines, read/interpret/apply rules, regulations, policies, rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations 

• Physical Requirements:  The Office of Classified Personnel Services embraces the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  The requirements of the position are maintained in the Personnel Department; and, individuals shall be able to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Education and Training Required:  Any combination equivalent to High School graduate or equivalent and demonstrated experience working with youth in an organized setting.  Completion of two (2) years of higher education study OR possession of an Associate’s or higher level degree, OR pass assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics OR reading, writing, and mathematics readiness.
  
  NOTE: Incumbents hired prior to January 8, 2002 will have until January 8, 2006 to comply with the college or assessment requirements.

• Working Conditions:
  • Environment – Classroom or other learning environment.
  • Physical Abilities – Hear and speak clearly and distinctly to provide assistance and information related to classroom assignments; see to monitor student conduct during learning activities; manipulate hands and fingers to operate audio-visual, duplicating and educational training equipment; bend at the waist, stoop and kneel to assist students; and stand and walk for extended periods of time.

• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: 
  • Successful completion of the State-mandated proficiency examination. 
  • Fingerprint/criminal justice clearance.
  • Tuberculosis clearance.
  • Current First Aide and CPR Certificates
  • Headstart/CDC:  Must possess or have the ability to obtain the State Mandated Educational Requirements.