Elementary School Paraprofessional - San Diego County District

*SUMMER PLANNING ONLY* Special Education Aide – Classroom support for elementary school students in mod/severe SPED classroom. Job Summary: The Special Education Aide provides instructional, behavioral, and personal support to students with disabilities under the direction of a certified special education teacher. This role involves working closely with individual students or small groups to assist with academic tasks, promote independence, and help implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). This position involves both academic assistance and the implementation of behavioral strategies to foster a supportive and effective learning environment. This is a behaviorally intensive position. The role involves working with students who may experience emotional dysregulation, learning disabilities, and behaviors such as aggression (e.g., hitting, biting, kicking) or elopement. The ideal candidate is confident in managing high-intensity behaviors, implementing behavior intervention plans, and collecting behavior data.] Example of Specific Duties/Skills: - Diaper, change, and assist with toileting of students. - Lift non-ambulatory students and assist with transfers. - Assist with preparing, serving and feeding meals and instructing during meals. - Assist with bus boarding and departing. - Behavior management and motivation techniques - Implement evidence-based behavior strategies, including token economies - Monitor emotional regulation and know when to engage vs. give space - Reinforce instruction as directed by the teacher - Provide constant instruction for demonstrating positive social behavior - Provide effective and engaging academic instruction General Responsibilities: - Support IEP implementation  - Follow verbal/written protocols for behavior and communication - Reinforce instructional and behavioral goals - Monitor safety (during lunch, transitions, field trips, etc.) - Maintain documentation and records - Collaborate with teachers and support staff - Demonstrate positive, respectful, and age-appropriate interactions with students across all school settings as demonstrated by a positive tone of voice and pointing out the successes of students Working Conditions:   - Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects. - Sitting or standing for extended periods of time. - Seeing to monitor student classroom activities. - Hearing and speaking to exchange information and provide instruction. - Bending at the waist. - Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate instructional equipment. - Must be able to regularly lift and/or move moderately heavy loads using safe lifting techniques. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with students with diverse learning needs and a commitment to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment. Please express your interest in this position to be considered!