Paraprofessional - Afterschool Program

The Paraprofessional will, under general supervision, perform a variety of instructional and personal services for students with physical, mental, and / or developmental delays. May provide services to students with specialized needs and assist students who require personal and health care. Monitors and records student behavior and performance. They will assist the instructor with their classroom responsibilities as instructed.

Responsibilities :

• Under direct supervision of the instructor, helps the operation of a school class and the supervision of students
• Prepares instructional materials
• Assists students individually and in small group with material previously presented by the instructor
• Assists with organization of reference and resource materials and room displays
• May take roll and keep attendance records
• Assists in maintaining order in the classroom or on the playground
• May operate audiovisual equipment and / or office machines
• Performs other routine duties as needed.
• Provide services to students with specialized needs; assist students who require personal and health care; may aid with personal hygiene and other needs
• Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly learning environment
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required
• Prepare materials for classroom and instructional use as assigned by classroom instructor
• Set up work areas, displays and exhibits
• Perform general clerical duties and maintain records in support of an instructor

Additional Responsibilities :

Requirements

Paraprofessionals are required to have a high school diploma or its equivalent and demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, math and classroom instruction. Employees are required to meet the requirements either by holding an AA degree or higher, the knowledge of and the ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing and mathematics

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Experience :

One year of experience in working with school-age children in an organized education, health, childcare, or other structured setting or related experience.

Environmental and Working Conditions

Classroom environment, indoor and outdoor recreational facilities with moderate exposure to environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, humidity, rain, fumes and varying temperature and noise extremes.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Tasks involve the ability to exert physical effort, typically involving some combination of standing for long periods of time, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and / or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds

DISCLAIMER

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the YDP position at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or qualifications associated with the role. The organization reserves the right to modify this job description at any time, as needed, to meet its changing needs.

Employment is subject to a successful completion of clearance through references and background check.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme is committed to selecting and retaining the best staff and volunteers to serve our youth. As part of the initial selection process, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme will conduct reference checks in accordance with the following policy.

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