Paraeducator - General at School Readiness & Preschool

Requirements / Qualifications BASIC FUNCTION: Assist in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of students at an assigned school site; prepare instructional materials and perform a variety of clerical duties as assigned. Responsible experience in working with young children in an organized setting. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE OF: Basic 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. Reading and writing communication skills. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Record-keeping techniques. Operation of a computer and assigned software. ABILITY TO: Assist in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of students at an assigned school site. Perform clerical duties such as filing, duplicating and maintaining routine records. 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 children and adults. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Conform to and support the assigned teacher's style of classroom management. Monitor 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 responsible experience working with youth 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) 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: 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. As a condition of employment all applications for positions in licensed day care centers comply with the requirements of SB 792. 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. Applicants not chosen for an interview will be notified by email. *** Interested applicants should submit a Lodi Unified School District Classified application (click below)