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Paraprofessional

Community Roots Academy
Laguna Niguel, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2026 CLOSED ON 4/19/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional position at Community Roots Academy?

Under the immediate direction of the Director of Special Education, the Instructional Facilitator position is responsible for supporting the school's educational programs by assisting credentialed staff in reinforcing instruction for students with identified disabilities. They will be expected to collaborate with credentialed personnel to help students achieve academic and behavioral goals; Perform other related functions as required.


The following duties are typical for this classification. However, incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties to address needs of the school and change practices.



~ Reinforcing educational, social, and behavioral instruction presented by credentialed teaching staff to individual students or small groups of students. ~ Implementing alternative methods for presenting instruction and modifying behaviors as directed by credentialed personnel. ~ Assisting instructional personnel with the preparation of instructional materials and exercises, according to student IEP services and accommodations. ~ Monitoring and assisting students with a variety of instructional activities. ~ Ongoing data collection to monitor progress on IEP goals. ~ Implementing student Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) under the direction of credentialed personnel. ~ Operating and assisting students with the operation of instructional technology. ~ Assisting students with the use of Assistive Technology and/or Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices. ~ Accompanying and assisting students in all educational settings such as general education classrooms ~ Other duties as assigned.


Knowledge of:
Basic academic subjects such as science, technology, mathematics, English language arts, and social studies; Basic instructional methods and techniques; Basic concepts of child growth and development; Strategies and techniques for supervising students; Positive behavior management strategies, including knowledge and support of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs); Proper use of a variety of assistive equipment and devices; Techniques used in controlling and motivating students; Proper lifting techniques; Universal precautions applicable to handling bodily fluids and other potentially hazardous materials; Personal care and hygiene tasks; Current instructional technology devices and software; Routine recordkeeping techniques; Inventory control methods and practices; Practical oral and written communication skills; Basic clerical functions; Basic first aid and CPR procedures.



Preferred Skills:
Effective listening and communication; Collaboration; Adaptability; Time management; Computer literacy



Education:
Graduation from high school or equivalent; Coursework in childcare, psychology, or education is preferred.



Work Environment: indoors and outdoors



Physical Requirements: Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds; Regularly required to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly.



Benefits:

Paid sick leave, paid personal leave, medical/dental/vision coverage, employer paid life insurance, 403 (b) retirement, induction program reimbursement, before and after school child-care.



Community Roots Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Salary : $20 - $21

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