Need Paraeducator Independence Facilitator - Infant Program in San Diego, CA

Job title: Paraeducator Independence Facilitator - Infant Program Company: San Diego Unified School District Job description: Description The Paraeducator Independence Facilitator (PIF) - Infant Program assists Special Education Early Childhood teachers, speech-language pathologists, nurses, occupational/physical therapists, and others in providing specialized assistance and intervention services to infants and their families enrolled in the Early Childhood Special Education instructional program. There are currently four (3) positions available at Alcott Elementary - located at 4680 Hidalgo Ave San Diego 92117

• PIF - Infant Program positions work 35 hours per week, 10 & 11 months per year.

• Positions 20 hours per week or more qualify for District Paid health and wellness benefits for employees and eligible dependents.
• The starting hourly rate is $22.41 per hour.
• You must be available to work Monday-Friday in person.
• The shift time is offered within the school bell schedule.

The Paraeducator Independence Facilitator - Infant Program will be paid on the PARA Salary Schedule. Salary Grade: 32. The PARA Salary Schedule can be found by . Examples of Duties To view the detailed job description for the Paraeducator Independence Facilitator - Infant Program, Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. Duties may vary from site to site. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements. E = Essential Functions

• Under direction of certificated staff, conduct pre-academic and age-appropriate activities with infants with special needs such as developmental delays, autism, orthopedically impaired, visually impaired, deaf/hard of hearing, or deaf/blind on independent home visits, in school classrooms, and on playgrounds, or in licensed children's institutions, home and hospital education programs or public/private toddler programs. E
• Implement orientation and mobility activities; record developmental observations and assessments; collect and organize data and documentation; assist in training parents in strategies and techniques necessary to care for the physical needs of their child. E
• Lift and move designated students as necessary in the use of bathroom facilities, including changing diapers and clothes, cleaning, and providing personal hygiene care. E
• Lift and move designated students as necessary in the loading and unloading from vehicles, and/or other activities, as assigned. E
• Under the direction of the school nurse, may perform specialized health care procedures including but not limited to catheterization, gastric tube feeding, suctioning or other services as identified in the individualized education or 504 plan of the student. E
• May supervise students on or off school grounds; may supervise and attend to students on buses as they are being transported to and from school or on special activity trips during the day; meet buses and escort students to and from classrooms. E
• Arrange for translation services as needed. E
• Assist the classroom teacher with instruction in all areas of development including pre-academic activities for speech/language acquisition, self-care, mobility, socialization, gross and fine motor skills and sensory integration; arrange bulletin boards and other displays. E
• Work as a liaison with parents and/or community groups and agencies; assist with parent support and linkage to services. E
• May prepare specialized age-appropriate materials and audiovisual aids for use in the home and in classrooms; assist staff with procuring materials and resources for parent meetings; assist with inventory of classroom supplies and make recommendations for ordering instructional materials. E
• Assist during meals by setting up tables or transporting lunch trays and feeding students as required. E
• Maintain cleanliness of classroom, bathroom facilities, supply room, and walkways; sweep, mop, dust, and wash assigned areas; maintain supplies of paper, soap, towels, and classroom materials. E
• May supervise students in the home, in special education classrooms, resource centers, private/public toddler programs and/or in the absence of the classroom teacher. The teacher shall retain responsibility for instruction and supervision of students in their charge (Ed Code Section 45344). E
• Contact parents to set up or confirm conferences and consultations. E
• Participate in staff development programs during work hours as directed. E
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School diploma/GED and a passing score on the San Diego Unified School District Classroom Assistant Proficiency Exam (CAPE) or Associate's degree (or higher) or 48 or more eligible units of coursework at a recognized college or university. Completion of post high school courses in Psychology, Early Childhood Development, Elementary Education, Special Education, or related field is desirable. One (1) year of related or equivalent paid infant/toddler childcare experience in a home, facility or school classroom is required. A related degree may be substituted for the experience requirement. Completion of post-high school courses in Early Childhood Development, Elementary Education, or Special Education is desirable. LICENSING AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Maintain district Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation training. Possession of a valid California driver's license and availability of private transportation may be required for designated positions that require the transportation of students (mileage expense allowance provided). Individuals employed in this job class may be required to qualify for a food service safety certification. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS A Paraeducator - Independence Facilitator - Infant Program provides specialized assistance and intervention services to infants and their families enrolled in the Early Childhood Special Education instructional program. Supplemental Information To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following documents: Online employment application

• Please complete the online application to include all current and previous work history and education.

Substitute Experience

• Please note that general or occasional Substitute Experience is not included when determining if a candidate has met the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Individuals working in related, specific, LONG-TERM substitute assignments of substantial hours per week must specify each separate long-term assignment in their work history in order for this experience to POSSIBLY count towards meeting the minimum qualifications.
• This information must include an approximate start date, end date (where applicable), specific site, job title, hours per week, and job duties performed for each long-term assignment.

Answer all supplemental questions

• The supplemental questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process.

Attach proof of education

• High School Diploma or CAPE Results or Photocopy of an OFFICIAL transcript or Copy of Degree. Monthly-salaried employees who are currently working in a PARA position that requires the CAPE examination or equivalent have met this requirement.

Classroom Assistant Proficiency Exam (CAPE) Applicants who do not have 48 or more eligible units of college-level coursework, will be invited to take the Classroom Assistant Proficiency Exam (CAPE). Candidates must attach a copy of a U.S. High School Diploma, U.S. High School Transcript, GED, or Foreign Equivalency Certificate to the online application to be admitted to the exam. FOREIGN EQUIVALENCY CERTIFICATION: Individuals who have completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must provide a Foreign Equivalency Certification to satisfy the education requirement. A Foreign Equivalency Certification can be obtained for a fee from a professional organization. For more information, including acceptable providers please see . APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO PROVIDE PROOF OF EDUCATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS: Additional documents, if any, may/should be attached to the online employment application. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history and education sections of the employment application. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The San Diego Unified School District communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can add the and to your safe senders list. Non Discrimination Statement The San Diego Unified School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, immigration status, association with a group with one or more actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The Title IX Coordinator's contact information is [email protected], 619.725.8000 or by mail, 4100 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92103. The Title II Coordinator's contact information is 619.725.5678 or by mail, 4100 Normal Street Room 3126, San Diego, CA 92103. The 504 Coordinator's contact information is [email protected] 619.344.6420 or by mail, 5465 El Cajon Blvd. Room B-2, San Diego, CA 92115 It is the policy of San Diego Unified School District to maintain a drug-free workplace. If needed, individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request accommodation. Expected salary: $22.41 - 27.92 per hour Location: San Diego, CA Apply Job!