MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must meet Paraeducator minimum requirements: pass Paraeducator exam, or 72 college quarter credits, or AA or AS from accredited college.
• Preferred: Experience working with children
• Operating knowledge of computers
• Must be able to pass fingerprint background check
• Must be a willing and flexible worker

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

General Functions:
• Incorporate the school positive behavior supports in the managing of students
• Ensure students follow safety procedures at all times
• Provide reading interventions and supports as assigned by certificated teacher

• Have knowledge of school and classroom rules, procedures and practices

• Have the ability to interpret and establish appropriate rules, methods and techniques in maintaining a disciplined academic environment

• Strong interpersonal skills and patience

• Knowledge of conflict resolution techniques is strongly encouraged

• Provide supervision for students who are assigned to In-School Suspension or who need a break from the regular classroom

• Take daily attendance as needed Support the provision of a safe, positive and orderly learning environment by maintaining behavioral expectations in all settings

• Collect and prepare instructional and non-instructional materials under the direction of qualified teachers

• Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and model appropriate behavior for student achievement, personal growth, and social development

• Attend and participate in all required staff meetings and staff development sessions as directed by building principal 

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Fulfill all other responsibilities as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal.  The employee is frequently required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and climb stairs.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is in a school that combines standard office equipment (fax, copier, phone, computer, 10-key, etc.) with the standard school setting.  The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high.  May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Ocean Beach School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contact of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.