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Paraprofessional - Afterschool Program

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme, Oxnard, CA, United States


The Paraprofessional will, under general supervision, perform a variety of instructional and personal services for students with physical, mental, and/or developmental delays. May provide services to students with specialized needs and assist students who require personal and health care. Monitors and records student behavior and performance. They will assist the instructor with their classroom responsibilities as instructed.

Responsibilities

Under direct supervision of the instructor, helps the operation of a school class and the supervision of students

Prepares instructional materials

Assists students individually and in small group with material previously presented by the instructor

Assists with organization of reference and resource materials and room displays

May take roll and keep attendance records

Assists in maintaining order in the classroom or on the playground

May operate audiovisual equipment and/or office machines

Performs other routine duties as needed.

Provide services to students with specialized needs; assist students who require personal and health care; may aid with personal hygiene and other needs

Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly learning environment

Perform related duties and responsibilities as required

Prepare materials for classroom and instructional use as assigned by classroom instructor

Set up work areas, displays and exhibits

Perform general clerical duties and maintain records in support of an instructor

Additional Responsibilities

Participate in special programs and events aimed at early childhood development.

May be required to assist with transportation needs for children, including obtaining appropriate driving certifications.

Assist in other program areas as needed and assume additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Paraprofessionals are required to have a high school diploma or its equivalent and demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, math and classroom instruction. Employees are required to meet the requirements either by holding an AA degree or higher, the knowledge of and the ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing and mathematics.

Knowledge of

Basic principles and practices of child development and child guidance

Basic emergency, first aid and health care techniques

Classroom procedures and equipment

Methods and techniques of instruction

General needs and behavior of children

Methods and technique of lifting and moving children with physical limitations

Personal hygiene practices

Emergency procedures as they relate to obtaining professional medical and safety assistance

Appropriate techniques for the physical management of special education students

Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation

Conflict resolution methods and techniques

Procedures and practices of classroom and playground safety

Oral and written communication skills

Ability to

Assist with instruction and related activities of the assigned learning environment

Reinforce instruction to individuals or small groups of students as directed by the teacher

Lift children in and out of school buses, wheelchairs, braces and other orthopedic equipment

Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance

Demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward children with special needs

Conform to and support the assigned teacher’s style of classroom management

Effectively assist teacher in responding to students’ emergencies

Print and writing legibly

Learn methods and procedures to be followed in an instructional environment

Assist in supervising and disciplining assigned students according to approved policies and procedures

Work independently with minimal direction

Provide assistance to parents and other staff members in a helpful, courteous and timely manner

Maintain confidentiality of privileged information obtained in the course of work

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Understand and follow oral and written directions

Experience
One year of experience in working with school-age children in an organized education, health, childcare, or other structured setting or related experience.

Environmental and Working Conditions
Classroom environment, indoor and outdoor recreational facilities with moderate exposure to environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, humidity, rain, fumes and varying temperature and noise extremes.

Physical and Mental Requirements
Tasks involve the ability to exert physical effort, typically involving some combination of standing for long periods of time, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds.

Benefits and Compensation

Hourly Rate: $23-25/hr

Pension Plan (after meeting eligibility criteria)

Paid Sick Time

Training & Development

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