About the role
Compensation: 20-25
Position Type
Part-Time (Monday through Friday); Hours- 1:30 pm to 6:15 pm
Locations
Various locations within the Downey Unified School District
Responsibilities
- Primary responsibility is direct support to students with special needs
- Participate in activities planned by the after-school program staff
- Assists in the preparation and development of instructional training activities and materials
- Assists the after-school program staff with in-class activities based on specific instructions
- Assists the after-school program staff in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom environment by keeping materials and equipment organized
- Assists the after-school program staff in maintaining a good learning atmosphere by using effective teaching and behavior management techniques
- Under direct supervision of the after-school program, staff may assist with assessing student needs
- Provides the after-school program staff with general impressions and observations of students they work with
- Works with students individually, in small groups, whole groups or learning centers planned by the after-school program staff and provides instruction to student
- May assist with classroom technology, adaptive devices, and equipment
Assists with social skills
- Assists with toileting, diapering, dressing, and hygiene
- Keeps an organized and clutter-free restroom and/or changing area
- Administers emergency treatment when necessary
- May take children into the community
- May assist children to feed themselves
- May be assigned in more than one after-school program location
Assists with playground supervision
- Works cooperatively with students, after-school program staff, district staff, and administration while performing assigned duties and responsibilities
- Reinforces lessons/activities with small groups of learners
- Assists after-school program staff in crisis intervention and discipline
- Participates in program planning meetings at the request of the after-school program staff
- Performs other job-related work as required
Qualifications:
Ability to:
Understand and anticipate the needs of children
Operate classroom technology equipment
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with children and adults
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality
Show competence and assist with academic skills, e.g. reading and math
Communicate orally with correct language usage
Knowledge of:
The general needs and behavior patterns of children
Safe work practices
- Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
- Needs and concerns of children with a variety of special needs
- Perform general clerical duties at the request of supervisor
Skills
- Read and understand instructions, follow and give clear directions
- Work independently and make decisions within the framework of established guidelines
- Adapt to individual needs of after-school program staff and students and work with interruptions
- Identifying and responding quickly to emergency situations in a calm and resourceful manner
- Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Experience
Recent experience in working with groups such as youth groups, child centers, or playgrounds and/or experience requiring organizational skills is desirable.
Education
Proof of High School Diploma or equivalency; or proof of an A.A. degree, 48 college units; or pass the Paraeducator Exam
Physical, Mental, and Environmental Demands:
Physical
- Sitting, walking level surface, reaching, bending, use of both legs
- Wrist/arm motion, grasping/holding, use of both hands
- Regularly lift 1-15 lbs. *occasionally lift 26-40 lbs
- Regularly carry/push 1-15 lbs *occasionally carry/push 26-40 lbs
- Color vision, near vision, use of both eyes
Sense of smell
Normal hearing, distinguish sounds in transmission
Speaking
Mental
Occasional stress of emergencies, normal work standards stress, ability to work with interruption, reading, interpreting policy, memorize and recall objects, people, analyze problems and generate alternatives
Working Environment
Occasional exposure to the sun, occasional wetness, dust, occasional exposure to childhood diseases
Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Resume
- Complete a mandatory Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) Training (Provided)
- Complete mandatory training as designated by BEAM
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or submit to weekly COVID-19 testing
Schedule
After school
Monday to Friday
No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate
Downey, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Your assignment might vary from district to district and school to school
Application Question(s)
Are you willing to work from 1 pm to 6:30 pm Monday through Friday during an academic school year?
Experience
Behavioral Therapist/Interventionist: 1 year (Required)