Paraeducator Iii/trainer - King City, United States - Monterey County Office of Education

Monterey County Office of Education

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King City, United States

3 weeks ago

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Description

Classification:
Classified

Salary Level: 41

Work Time: 183

Definition:

Under the general direction of the Principal, the Paraeducator III/Trainer is responsible for a significant portion of the overall education and guidance of students and non-instructional duties; Paraeducator III/Trainer staff may be assigned to substitute in the absence of a teacher, Paraeducators are assigned to various instructional settings.

Under the direction of the Principal in coordination with the training team, the Paraeducator III/Trainer will function as a Crisis Intervention and Behavior Management Program Trainer, providing training as required throughout Monterey County.

INSTRUCTIONAL SETTINGS:

Special Education Special Class/Self Contained:

Students with moderate/severe disabilities primarily instructed in a self-contained classroom located on a general education campus or a special school.

MCOE Crisis Intervention and Behavior Management Program Training:

Set up the training environment and conduct the Crisis Intervention Training in a variety of locations, typically during the work day.

Provide instruction, coaching and certification for participants in the Crisis Intervention and Behavior Management training,

Supervisor:
Principal

Positions Supervised:
None

Qualification Requirements:

To perform a job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in the job description are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

The following is a list of duties that is representative of the position that includes but is not limited to:

Provides instruction to students, taking full responsibility for significant portions of the curriculum, without the direct guidance of a teacher; Paraeducator III/Trainer staff shall be assigned as a "substitute teacher" in any classroom within a 25 mile radius of their home base
Conduct Crisis Intervention and Behavior Management Program Training for MCOE Special Education staff
Function as a substitute for paraeducators in classrooms or Behavior Paraeducators as assigned
Communicates with students using speech appropriate to the student's level of understanding including but not limited to, verbal, picture/symbol systems, technology, functional signs, and entry level sign language
Plans and prepares activities, equipment and materials; shifts or alters activities to regain students' interest and attention; supervises students as directed
Assists in the management and housekeeping of the classroom
Track student eligible medical support and input data
Complete forms, logs and paperwork required for MediCal reporting
Assists certificated staff in administering a variety of formal and informal assessments.
Collects and reviews student data such as strengths, methods, strategies best used in support of goals.
Assists in ensuring a safe environment and responsible for classroom management and discipline in the absence of the teacher
Participates with a team in the implementation of behavioral and treatment plans
Administers and scores mandated student tests; monitors and evaluates student progress and completes records accurately
Supervises students as directed
Organizes room displays, bulletin boards and interest areas appropriate to the student's goals
Participates physically with students in activities as needed
Attends meetings as called by supervisor
Assists in providing snack and meals during school day as mandated by student educational programs
Provides specialized health care procedures as assigned
Administers medication as prescribed and directed by supervisor
Accommodates special needs of students such as toileting and diapering
Assists teachers with the supervision of students on and off the bus, at recess, meals, on field trips and other times as needed
Assists in mainstreaming students
Complies with Monterey County Office of Education Board Policies, Superintendent Policies and Administrative Regulations

Other Duties:

Performs other job-related duties as required

Physical and Mental Characteristics:

Physical, mental and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position
Manual dexterity sufficient to write, use telephone, business machines and classroom equipment
Vision sufficient to read printed materials
Hearing sufficient to conduct in person and telephone conversations
Speaking ability in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversational distance, on the telephone and addressing groups of students
Physical agility to push/ pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop and to reach overhead, sit on floor, climb and move quickly or run after a child in an emergency situation