Elementary School Paraprofessional - San Diego County District

Para professional needed for 1:1 support with elementary student in an immersive school setting. About this Role: We are seeking a dedicated Special Education Aide to support elementary school student.This role will support student with IEPs and moderate to severe disabilities, requiring a separate setting to meet their individual needs.  In this role, you will assist a credentialed teacher in delivering and reinforcing instruction and training tailored to students with emotional disturbances and/or moderate to severe disabilities. You will work closely with individuals and small groups, providing targeted support to meet a range of cognitive, emotional, and physical needs, helping to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment. This position involves both academic assistance and the implementation of behavioral strategies to foster a supportive and effective learning environment. Behavioral Support Focus: This is a behaviorally intensive role. The position involves working with students who may exhibit emotional dysregulation, learning disabilities, and high-intensity behaviors such as aggression (e.g., hitting, biting, kicking) or elopement. The ideal candidate will: - Be confident in managing and de-escalating challenging behaviors. - Have experience implementing behavior intervention strategies. - Be skilled in collecting and utilizing behavior data to inform instruction and support plans. - Demonstrate patience, empathy, and resilience in high-stress situations. 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!