After School Paraprofessional I - (4 hours/day, 5 days/week, 10 months/year) WHITETHORN

Job Description

Requirements / Qualifications: Please attach the following documents to be considered for an interview: 1. Resume 2. At least (1) Professional Letter of Recommendation 3. (1) of the following: - Proof of passage of CBEST, or - Proof of 48 units or an AA degree or higher from an accredited institution in the US. or - Passed minimum requirement 1 section of the Paraprofessional proficiency exam - SHJUSD Proficiency Exam with passing scores (if none of the above are available). Please be advised that your application will be considered incomplete if the above requirements are not attached to your online application by the deadline date. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: High school diploma or equivalent and 48 college units or Associate of Arts degree or higher or pass proficiency requirements established by the District. PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS (At Employer Cost if hired): - TB Clearance - Fingerprinting PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO INSIDE CANDIDATES. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals. • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence following prescribed formats. • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, staff and parents. • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and integers. • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. • Ability to explain and apply basic concepts of algebra. • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. • Ability to understand, adapt, and apply a variety of complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. • Ability to maintain a professional demeanor under difficult circumstances and performs efficiently in restricted time frames. • High school diploma or general education degree (GED). • Associate of Arts degree or 48 semester or 60 quarter units in instruction at an institution of higher learning or a passing score on the Paraprofessional Proficiency Test. • Ability to complete CPR and First Aide training • Valid motor vehicle operator’s license • Knowledge of basic concepts of child development and behavior characteristics • Knowledge of learning patterns and behavior • Knowledge of personal hygiene and mental health practices • Knowledge of conflict resolution • Maintain appearance, grooming and attitude to provide a good role model for students