Substitute Special Education Paraeducator

Positions assigned to this class assist classroom teachers and instructional specialists in a variety of special education programs and instructional settings. Incumbents have as a primary and continuing assignment the support and reinforcement of instruction designed and planned by a professional staff member, provide behavior support to students individually or in a group setting, and the performance of routine instructional related clerical work. Incumbents may be assigned to specialized learning programs and may learn the characteristics of the program through on-the-job training and workshop attendance; however, the entrance requirements of all positions in this class are highly similar, except where personality may be a factor in the final selection. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Required: Graduation from high school or equivalent. Any combination of education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. Preferred Experience: One year of paid experience working with children, AND Preferred Education: Completion of 30 college semester units, which includes course work directly related to the job, such as child psychology, early child care or child growth and development may substitute for six (6) months of the required experience. Completion of District approved training program may substitute for the one year of experience or six (6) of the college semester units.