23-24 Paraprofessional (2024)

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Recruitment began on October 26, 2023

Expires April 26, 2024

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We are in search of a Paraprofessional with broad knowledge of serving students with special needs, compassion and patience for the challenges these students face in the classroom, and creativity to find unique ways to make the curriculum accessible.

Essential Job Functions:

Responsible for implementing training around de-escalations and all behavior intervention.
Responsible for implementing and following behavior support plans
Communicates daily with various groups of people outside the classroom including Adaptive PE, social worker, parents, technician team, vision itinerant, occupational therapist, speech therapist and physical therapist to ensure smooth transition of student services
Maintains a daily student’s activity log and student work samples
Attends parent/teacher conferences and IEP meetings
Responsible for assisting the classroom teacher in the instruction of an individual student with disabilities including assistance in the laboratories, washrooms, playgrounds, gymnasiums, lunchrooms, libraries, field trips and all other educational settings as determined by the classroom teacher and IEP team
Provides reinforcement to individual of direct material initially taught by the classroom and special education teachers
Responsible for guiding any independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up by the classroom teacher
Maintains accommodations and modifications established by the ed. Specialist for the student’s curriculum to the needs of the student as required per IEP
Assists individual student in any testing and with special education computer programs
Assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in specialized programs in a classroom or other learning environment
Assist assigned teacher with the implementation of individual education plans
Consistently integrate coaching feedback.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with students, families, and colleagues.
Approach professional development with commitment and reflection.
Performs other duties as may be necessary and assigned by the classroom teacher and/or administrator

Working Conditions:

Environment:

This job operates in a school/classroom environment. This role routinely uses standard classroom equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers, whiteboards, fitness equipment, and Chromebooks, etc. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.

Physical Abilities:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position classification involves sitting with some walking and standing for extended periods of time. Staff may be required to lift, pull or push objects approximately 50 pounds or less. The employee will encounter exposure to ill students. The position requires mobility to climb, kneel, stoop, crawl, reach and bend, and accurate perceiving of sound; near and far vision with the ability to read small print; depth dexterity; and the providing of oral information and direction. The position is primarily located at a school site with outside supervision and some district office visits. The employee will frequently work independently with high work volume and tight deadlines.

Qualifications

Required:

Education:

HS Diploma + 2 years of college OR AA degree (or higher) OR passed CBEST

Other Qualifications:

Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
Within 60 days of hire, provision of TB (tuberculin) clearance, as mandated by the California Education Code
CA DOJ and FBI fingerprint (Livescan) clearance prior to the first day of school

Preferred:

Experience:

Three (3) years of recent experience in a special education setting preferred.
Demonstrated ability, skill, and experience in working with BIPoC populations.
Good relationship building skills and ability to build a strong rapport with students.
Organized and able to multitask.

Values:

Caliber staff…

are committed to a culture of feedback, development and continuous improvement.
validate and affirm the identities, strengths and passions of each person.
know that It is everyone’s collective responsibility to work in service of and alongside our school communities.
approach situations and people with empathy and kindness.

COVID-19

Caliber Public School is committed to the health and safety of its employees, those we serve and our local communities. For this reason, Caliber requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Employees may also request and receive approval for an exemption from this policy. Exemptions are granted to accommodate a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief. Employee’s granted exemptions are expected to adhere to all weekly testing and safety measures.

Caliber Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Questions? Email careers@caliberschools.org

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