Paraeducator
Company: RCM Health Care
Location: Redwood City
Posted on: June 14, 2022
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Job Description:
RCM is looking for paraeducators for the 2022/2023 school year.
- Full time W2 contract with benefits in Redwood City, CA
Position Summary
Reporting to the school leader & under the direction of the
Education Specialist or other certificated employee, the
Paraeducator will primarily assist by performing a variety of
academic and behavior support duties to individual or small groups
of students within the special education classroom, regular
classroom and other school settings. These duties shall be designed
to complement the instructional program to maximize learning
opportunities for students in a variety of educational settings.
The Paraeducator will also assist in the establishment and
implementation of appropriate classroom and school-wide behavior
and assist students to access all aspects of the educational
environment of the school and the community. -
Required Qualifications
Experience:
Paid or volunteer experience working with or serving individuals
with autism or behavioral deficits is preferred.
Education:
Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher
education - defined as completion of 48 semester hours (or
equivalent trimester hours) of college coursework; or
Obtained an associate (or higher) degree; or
Pass the CBEST or a local assessment of knowledge and skills in
assisting in instruction.
Registered Behavior Technician certification is preferred.
Paraeducators who are hired who do not hold this certification will
receive support in completing this certification.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Education Specialist, work with students
in small groups or in one-to-one assignments to reinforce or follow
up learning activities in core academic, language, and/or
specialized subject areas.
Assist in the implementation of behavior intervention plans which
may involve use of approved positive reinforcement strategies,
behavior modification, and other skills or knowledge to establish
and maintain appropriate behaviors.
Facilitate and support social interactions and foster the
development of positive relationships between students with
disabilities and their non-disabled peers.
Assist all students by modeling appropriate behavior and attitudes
and providing emotional support and general guidance.
Support students to be active participants on field trips and
school assemblies or productions.
Provide testing accommodations, including supervising students
completing tests in a separate location or during an extended
time.
Provide Education Specialist with information on student progress
through observation, daily contact, and maintenance of accurate
data trackers, student progress records/logs.
Assist in establishing and maintaining a clean, safe, and
cooperative classroom and learning environment.
Assist physically disabled students with personal hygiene and
grooming functions, including toileting, diapering, eating,
dressing, and other self-help skills.
Report suspected health problems to the appropriate school
personnel.
Maintain confidentiality of student records and classroom
information in accordance with legal requirements.
Maintain instructional program in case of temporary absence of
Education Specialist.
Attend and participate in IEP meetings, parent teacher conferences,
and Student Study Meetings.
Consistent & on time attendance during school work hours. -
Perform other duties as assigned.
Candidates must show proof of vaccination or submit to weekly
testing
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