EDEP Paraprofessional (sites and times vary)

Job Title

Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services and the supervision of the Extended Learning Opportunities Manager, assists in the direct care and supervision of students and handles routine clerical duties

Job Description / Essential Elements

Under the direction of Superintendent of Educational Services and the supervision of the Site Principal, assists in the direct care and supervision of students and handle routine clerical duties. Essential duties and responsibilities include: assisting site director as needed, maintaining classroom discipline, organizing activities, giving each child individual attention, setting up classroom supplies, preparing and distributing snacks, preparing teaching aids, managing playground activities, cleaning the site room, and performing other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge and skills of basic principles and practices of early child development, core subjects taught in district schools, safe practices in classroom and playground activities, correct English usage, basic record-keeping techniques, classroom procedures and conduct, good communication skills, and basic First Aid. Ability to provide quality child care, assist the teacher with instructional activities, present a positive image of Golden Valley Unified School District, print and write legibly, understand and follow directions, demonstrate a patient and receptive attitude toward ELL students, and establish effective working relationships. Education and experience: graduation from high school, forty-eight units of college work or passing of paraprofessional exam for NCLB compliance, with a preference for one year of experience in working with school age children in an organized setting. Licenses and certificates: valid California Class C Driver's license.

Working Conditions

Environment: Classroom/Child Care environment. Physical abilities: hearing and speaking to exchange information, seeing to monitor children, dexterity of hands and fingers to hold children and manipulate objects used in play activities, walking and stepping/up and down, lifting and carrying light objects, sitting and standing for periods of time. Hazards: working with students who are sometimes disruptive; possible exposure to communicable diseases.