Position Description: The Special Education Paraprofessional assists assigned Special Education students by providing individual or group help under the direct supervision of the assigned teacher(s) and the Director of Special Education. Responsibilities: • Works with children who have learning and/or behavioral disabilities • Works with groups or individual students in daily instruction using behavior modification techniques to motivate students toward academic success • Follows diagnostic/prescriptive recommendations using auditory, visual, and kinesthetic techniques • Performs other related duties and non-related duties as may be required to meet district needs on a temporary basis Qualifications: • Knowledge of child growth and development • Knowledge of appropriate safety precautions in the performance of duties to ensure the safety of students and staff • Ability to learn and understand diagnostic terminology relating to students with disabilities • Ability to use sound judgment in times of emergency o Fingerprints must be taken of all persons selected for employment and will be subject to State and Federal records check. o A tuberculin test is required at time of initial employment and every four years thereafter. o Proof of citizenship or legal status will be required upon offer of employment. o Proof of graduation from a California High School or equivalent since 1991 or proof from any California School District that the individual has passed the proficiency requirement. For Instructional Aides/Paraprofessionals only: • Paraprofessionals who assist in classroom instruction and are hired using school wide funds after the enactment of the law January 8, 2002, must meet the following requirements: ? Complete 2 years of higher education study, or ? Obtain an associates or higher degree, or ? Pass a formal state or local academic assessment that demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching, reading, writing and mathematics or reading, writing or mathematic readiness. Send applications to: Cheryl Peruchetti, District Receptionist San Bruno Park School District 500 Acacia Avenue San Bruno, CA 94066 San Bruno Park School District provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons. The recruitment testing, and hiring of all personnel will be without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability.