PARAEDUCATOR-SPECIAL EDUCATION-SDC, Pre-K/TK/K - 25 hrs. - Westlake Elementary at Santa Cruz City Schools
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Site Administrator or Director-Special Education: - Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of students assigned to a Special Day Class (SDC) in Pre-Kindergarten, Transitional Kindergarten, or Kindergarten. - Assist in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP). - Assist in the presentation and preparation of learning materials, lesson plans, and instructional exercises. - Perform routine clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel. - Assist students with performing and developing academic, social, and behavioral skills; assist in shaping students’ behavior through positive reinforcement, redirection, and other strategies. - Support student self-care and toileting routines as needed. - Assist students with personal hygiene needs, including changing soiled clothing and undergarments (underwear, pull-ups, etc).
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
Training and Experience: - Completion of the 12th grade or equivalent and two years’ experience working with students - College course work in Psychology, elementary education, child growth and development may be substituted for experience ESSA (or NCLB) Compliance: - Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education or, - Obtained an associates or higher degree (college level) or, - Take the Paraprofessional test and pass that can be provided by Santa Cruz City Schools.
- Letter of Introduction
- NCLB Compliance (Transcripts, degree document or exam scores)
- Resume
Training and Experience: - Completion of the 12th grade or equivalent and two years’ experience working with students - College course work in Psychology, elementary education, child growth and development may be substituted for experience ESSA (or NCLB) Compliance: - Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education or, - Obtained an associates or higher degree (college level) or, - Take the Paraprofessional test and pass that can be provided by Santa Cruz City Schools.
- Letter of Introduction
- NCLB Compliance (Transcripts, degree document or exam scores)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
Schedule = Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:30-2:30 & Wednesday 8:00-1:00
Santa Cruz City Schools prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy should be directed to the Title IX/Nondiscrimination Coordinator: Molly Parks, Asst. Superintendent of Human Resources: 831-429-3410 ext. 48235; mparks@sccs.net
Comments and Other Information
Schedule = Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:30-2:30 & Wednesday 8:00-1:00
Santa Cruz City Schools prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy should be directed to the Title IX/Nondiscrimination Coordinator: Molly Parks, Asst. Superintendent of Human Resources: 831-429-3410 ext. 48235; mparks@sccs.net