Paraeducator - Severely Handicapped - Lodi High School

Requirements / Qualifications BASIC FUNCTION: Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups of severely handicapped students in a classroom; monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance; assist students in developing various self-help, social, and community skills. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE OF: Special needs, problems and requirements of severely handicapped students. Child guidance principles and practices. Basic subjects taught in District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading. Safe practices in classroom and playground activities. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Oral and written communications skills. Interpersonal relations skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Record-keeping techniques. Classroom procedures and conduct. Operation of a computer and assigned software. ABILITY TO: Assist certificated staff with instruction and related activities of the assigned learning environment. Assist students in developing self-help and social skills. Print and write legibly. Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Learn the procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties. Communicate effectively with physically and developmentally handicapped children. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Restrain and discipline students according to approved policies and procedures. Operate a computer, and various instructional and office equipment. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or equivalent and increasingly responsible experience in working with school-age children in an organized setting. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: The following MUST be attached to application on or before the deadline: • High School Diploma or Equivalent AND Proficiency Exam Certificate (Basic Skills Assessment Test) Candidates not providing evidence of meeting the proficiency requirement may be considered for employment as a Non Instructional Classroom Assistant. OR • Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree or Higher Education Degree The Proficiency Exam (Basic Skills Assessment Test) is administered by Lodi Unified School District. Interested candidates need to RSVP by calling (209) 331-7605. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS / CERTIFICATES: The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment physical examination. Cost of the exam will be borne by the District. If selected for the position, out-of-district applicants must be T.B. tested and fingerprinted. A practical skills test may be administered at the time of interview. Comments and Other Information EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT We do not discriminate against or tolerate the harassment of employees or job applicants on the basis of their actual or perceived sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Physically or mentally disabled employees or applicants may request reasonable accommodation. Lodi Unified School District Maintains a Tobacco Free Workplace. Interested candidates may submit their completed application package (including all required documents) electronically through EdJoin. (click below) *** Candidates selected for interview will be notified by phone. ***