About the role
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)
Compensation: 20-25