Special Education Paraeducator Assistant 3 HQ Autism (32.5 hrs./wk. 182 days)

Washoe County Job Fair - Walk-ins are welcome! When: Thursday, October 22 from 11:00am-2:00pm Where: Reno/Sparks Convention Center. 4590 S Virginia St. Reno NV 89502 **POSITION:**Special Education Paraeducator Assistant 3 HQ Autism (32.5 hrs./wk. 182 days) **SCHEDULE:**32.5 hrs./wk. 182 days **LOCATION:**Reno, NV **SALARY:**Sch A: $18.20 (entry step) Sch B: $21.94 (entry step) TO APPLY: Direct Link: -https://washoe.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/job\_board\_form?op=viewandJOB\_ID=2000018279andCOMPANY\_ID=00004845andredirect\_qs=andredirect\_qs=COMPANY\_ID=00004845 Career Page: -https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/1034 Please note, employers may close jobs on the website at any time. SUMMARY: Under general supervision, assists teaching staff in providing individual and group instruction, including developing and maintaining records and instructional materials. Incumbent performs related work as required. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Completed at least 48 semester hours of credit at an accredited college or university Obtained an associate's degree or higher degree from an accredited college or university Passed the ParaPathways with a required reading/writing score of at least 332 or above Passed the ParaPathways with a math score of 334 or above Passed the ParaPro Assessment prepared and administered by Educational Testing Services (ETS) with a score of at least 455 Education: Completion of 48 semester or 60 quarter units, from an accredited college or university, desirably in child development, education, special education, or a related field Experience: One (1) year of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the class, such as student instructional activities or personal guidance of students within an organized program A high school diploma Two (2) years of experience as a Paraeducator aide or two (2) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the class, such as student instructional activities or personal guidance of students within an organized program Paraeducator Assistant III HQ - Special Education, desirable qualifications: Thirty (30) hours of classroom work and class observation Knowledge of: Education principles and techniques Knowledge of: student's physical, emotional and academic requirements, habits and characteristics Knowledge of: basic discipline and behavior modification techniques Knowledge of: correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation Knowledge of: basic mathematics Knowledge of: current office methods and procedures including files and records management Knowledge of: common office equipment and its usage Skill at: Instructing students in a variety of academic and self care skills areas Skill at: preparing realistic lesson plans and teaching aids Skill at: securing and maintaining the confidence and cooperation of students Skill at: dealing tactfully with parents and school personnel Skill at: evaluating situations accurately and taking effective action Skill at: typing with speed and accuracy Skill at: spelling correctly Skill at: reading, writing and speaking English at a level required for successful job performance Skill at: preparing and maintaining accurate and complete records, files and summaries Skill at: developing instructional materials Skill at: making mathematical computations Skill at: operating various office equipment Skill at: operating and maintaining audio-visual equipment Skill at: understanding and carrying out oral and written instructions Skill at: establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: Assists teaching staff in a variety of classroom and related areas Assists in preparing lesson outlines and plans in assigned areas Assists in planning, preparing and developing various teaching aids Presents subject atter to students utilizing a variety of teaching methods and techniques within traditional and/or non-traditional educational settings Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments Presents or reinforces learning concepts Prepares, administers and grades examinations and homework assignments Observes progress and problem areas of students for referral to the classroom teacher Confers with classroom teacher and parent on progress of students Prepares classrooms and audio-visual equipment for use Orders supplies and equipment Maintains classroom bulletin boards Distributes and collects teaching materials Assists in maintaining student discipline and order on the playgrounds, in lunchroom, school halls, library and study halls Operates standard office equipment The Early Childhood Special Education Program provides services to three, four and five year olds with disabilities This program consists of developmentally appropriate curriculum that addresses all areas of child development including literacy and math readiness skills, gross and fine motor skills, self-help skills, communications skills, and social skills The classroom provides multiple opportunities to develop skills in the areas of cognition, receptive and expressive language, and social/emotional development The Early Childhood SIP Program provides developmentally appropriate curriculum that addresses all areas of child development including literacy and math readiness skills, gross and fine motor skills, self-help skills, communications skills, and social skills The program focuses primarily on social emotional development and primarily serves students with behavioral challenges in a small group setting When assigned to an EC SIP classroom, a combination of EC and SIP practices are followed The Early Childhood Strat Program