Paraeducator Supporting Special Education for High School at Da Vinci Schools
About the Employer
About Da Vinci Schools We are a thriving non-profit network of free, public charter schools open to all students in California. Da Vinci Schools operate five high schools, a unique elementary model combining homeschool with on-campus instruction, and a post-secondary pathway leading to college degree completion. At Da Vinci, students are preparing for college, career and life simultaneously through a project-based, real-world curriculum that is shaped by industry and higher education partnerships to ensure our students have access to a broad range of choices when they leave Da Vinci. Our student community is comprised of close to 2,700 students in grades TK-16 from 119 zip codes across Los Angeles County. Our student demographics are: 85% identify as students of color, 38% qualify for free or reduced-price meals, 4% are English language learners, and 12% receive special education services. Da Vinci Schools has received national recognition as One of America’s Most Innovative Educational Organizations and 1 of only 10 schools in the U.S. to win a $10 million XQ ‘Super School’ grant to reimagine high school. Dr. David Brown, the former executive director of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, said, "Da Vinci Schools are among the very finest I’ve seen.” Get to know Da Vinci Schools through the following video and website: https://vimeo.com/77631211 http://davincischools.org/ ***We prioritize assembling a staff that reflects our student diversity. Spanish-speaking a plus. EOE***
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
We are looking for para-educators to work with grades 9-12. Paraeducator Responsibilities: • Provide pre-teaching instruction. • Assist during teacher-directed lessons. • Monitor student during independent work or group activities. • Prepare curriculum materials as directed by a certificated staff member. • Monitor safety in a variety of settings. • Implement and reinforce classroom programs. • Implement behavioral management strategies. • Collect behavioral data. • Support students with personal care/health needs such as toileting/feeding. • Assist students who may have physical limitations (i.e. use of crutches, wheelchair). • Support inclusion with non-disabled peers. • Provide re-teaching to individuals or small groups of students after teacher-directed instruction. • Monitor student progress in instructional programs and relate findings to supervising teacher. • Collaborate with school nurse and other support staff.
We are looking for para-educators to work with grades 9-12. Paraeducator Responsibilities: • Provide pre-teaching instruction. • Assist during teacher-directed lessons. • Monitor student during independent work or group activities. • Prepare curriculum materials as directed by a certificated staff member. • Monitor safety in a variety of settings. • Implement and reinforce classroom programs. • Implement behavioral management strategies. • Collect behavioral data. • Support students with personal care/health needs such as toileting/feeding. • Assist students who may have physical limitations (i.e. use of crutches, wheelchair). • Support inclusion with non-disabled peers. • Provide re-teaching to individuals or small groups of students after teacher-directed instruction. • Monitor student progress in instructional programs and relate findings to supervising teacher. • Collaborate with school nurse and other support staff.
Comments and Other Information
Get to know Da Vinci Schools through the following video and website:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oa1_DS6bciM&feature=youtube_gdata_player
http://davincischools.org/
***We prioritize assembling a staff that reflects our student diversity. Spanish-speaking a plus. EOE***
Comments and Other Information
Get to know Da Vinci Schools through the following video and website:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oa1_DS6bciM&feature=youtube_gdata_player
http://davincischools.org/
***We prioritize assembling a staff that reflects our student diversity. Spanish-speaking a plus. EOE***
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
5/22/2024
Contact
Number of Openings
2
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$18.77 starting / hour based on education and experience
Length of Work Year
2024-2025 School Year
Employment Type
Part Time