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Gateway Unified School District

Paraprofessional III SDC (5.75 hrs/day) - Buckeye School of the Arts #1127

Gateway Unified School District, Redding, California, United States, 96001

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Paraprofessional III SDC (5.75 hrs/day) – Buckeye School of the Arts #1127 Posted 1 day ago. Be among the first 25 applicants.

Shift Schedule Monday‑Friday 7:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Salary $18.88 /hr – $25.38 /hr (Range D, includes vacation factor, 182 workdays, 14 district paid holidays)

Essential Functions

Assists instructional personnel in assigned instructional areas.

Tutors individual students and small groups of students with special needs to reinforce and follow up learning and training activities.

Assists in shaping appropriate social behaviors.

Assists in the management of acting‑out student behavior through the use of positive reinforcement strategies and other appropriate techniques.

Operates and assists students in the operation of a variety of instructional aids, computer‑assisted instruction equipment and software programs.

Monitors and assists in the remediation of specific learning problems and conditions.

May administer medication in accordance with specific medical instruction.

Performs routine first aid and requests assistance for non‑routine injury or illness.

Observes and monitors children with handicapping conditions and requests appropriate assistance for pupils experiencing distress.

Maintains or assists in maintaining an orderly, attractive and positive learning environment.

May participate in parent conferences and other student progress report activities.

Provides a variety of skill‑building activities with children who experience language and hearing disorders.

Interacts with students; encouraging performance, observing progress and meeting instructional and behavioral needs as they arise.

Shares observations with the teacher.

Maintains confidentiality.

Assists with general campus supervision and discipline as assigned.

Assists teacher in preparing materials, record‑keeping, obtaining supplies and use of media equipment.

Performs screen‑testing when requested.

Follows accepted principles, practices, rules and regulations for the school to which assigned.

Attends job‑related in‑services, conferences and staff meetings as assigned.

Assists students with any personal needs (e.g., personal hygiene, toileting, feeding) as necessary.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Child guidance principles and practices, particularly pertaining to students with special needs.

Behavior management strategies and techniques relating to pupils experiencing typical control problems.

Special needs and behavior of assigned students.

Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.

Basic instructional methods and techniques.

Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.

Oral and written communication skills.

Work with minimal supervision.

Perform routine clerical tasks or operate a variety of educational and office‑related machines and equipment.

Assist with instruction and related activities in a classroom or assigned learning environment.

Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Observe health and safety regulations.

Physical Demands Stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. Frequently sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Regularly lift or move up to 25 lb, occasionally lift or move up to 50 lb with assistance. Requires good color vision, close focus, and ability to adjust focus. Noise level usually moderate. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Education and Experience Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. Typical ways to obtain the required knowledge and skill include:

Previous experience working with children in an organized setting, preferably as a paraprofessional.

High school education, preferably with training or coursework in child growth and development, special education, instructional technology, or a closely related field.

Pre‑Hire Requirements

Background check & fingerprint clearance (may require fee).

Physical assessment exam.

Keenan Safe Schools training.

TB test.

Applicant Requirements Applicant must meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act. Proof of meeting requirements must be attached to the application. Applications must be submitted through the Edjoin website.

For more information, please contact the Human Resource Department at

530‑245‑7900 .

Equal Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation The Gateway Unified School District (GUSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. The hiring process and employment shall be free from discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, actual or potential, family, or marital status, or the exclusion of any person because of pregnancy or related conditions, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Section 504 reasonable accommodation: Director of Student Services, 4411 Mountain Lakes Blvd, Redding, CA 96003, (530) 245‑7900. Title IX Coordinator: Director of Human Resources, 4411 Mountain Lakes Blvd, Redding, CA 96003, (530) 245‑7900.

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