SPED Paraeducator (8:00 AM - 4:30PM) - Entrepreneur High School- Fontana

Job Details: Job Location: Entrepreneur High School - Fontana - Fontana, CA 92553, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $19.00 - $24.00 Hourly, REAL Journey Academies (RJA) is a non-profit charter school management organization designed to significantly increase college entrance and graduation rates for underserved students in the Inland Empire .We aim to impact and revitalize communities through the development of education and other supportive partnerships.

Job Purpose:

The ideal inclusion assistant wholeheartedly believes in and is passionate about the mission and commitments of REAL Journey Schools and exhibits this through their development, reflection, implementation of school culture and collaboration to ensure student success. The Special Education Para assists the classroom teacher and school service providers by providing support to an individual student or group with disabilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide assistance with: tests, homework, program reviews, reports, student files, schedules, and any other instructional program assignments as directed by the supervising teacher and in accordance with IEP

Promotes student skill acquisition by teaching age-appropriate and functional replacement behaviors to students.

Use a combination of approaches to address a student’s target behaviors in order to form and strengthen replacement behaviors.

Provide a systematic process of studying and modifying observable behavior through a manipulation of the environment.

The focus of this teaching method is to teach the child specific skills he/she needs to be successful with the goal that the child will learn and independently initiate acquired skills.

Participates in individual student IEP meetings and prepares and presents appropriately as directed by the administrator.

Completes and maintains required documentation for the school, students, and families.

Monitor and support Behavior Intervention Plans

Progress reporting on a daily basis and weekly behavior charting.

Provide individual, small group services

Build strong relationships with students and parents

Establish an environment where students are excited about learning and preparing for the future.

Collaborates with school staff in behavioral support

Regular attendance, dependability and punctuality in conformance with the standards is essential to the successful performance of this position.

Assists student (including physical assistance as needed) with fine motor tasks and mobility if needed

Other responsibilities as assigned

Desired Skills and Traits:

Desire to continuously build professional knowledge

Demonstrate support and knowledge of school's goals and mission

Possession of patience, flexibility and the ability to work well as a collaborative team member

Prior experience working with children in an educational or other structured setting

Required Skills/Abilities:

Experience with computers and software applications.

Proficiency with or the ability to learn current software and equipment.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Minimum Requirements:

Associates degree or minimum 1-2 years of experience in related field

Physical demands:

Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects

Occasional or frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping and reaching for extended periods of time

Physical ability to bend over, squat, stand and sit for periods of time, and move with some speed

Occasional computer work including but not limited to typing

Compensation & Benefits:

This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated educator to assume a fundamental role in an innovative school environment.

REAL Journey Academies offers its employees a competitive salary, commensurate with experience. We pride ourselves in offering a competitive benefits package that includes:

Benefits and Perks:

Comprehensive HMO/PPO Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Virtual Medical Visits

Health Savings Account

Up to 12 Vacation Days

10 Paid Holiday Schedule

Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance

Employer matched retirement plans (403b)

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount Program

Legal Insurance

Additional voluntary health benefits

Opportunities for growth & development

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