District Employees ONLY Paraeducator - Early Childhood Development - Districtwide (Rover) at Coachella Valley Unified School District

Coachella Valley Unified School District covers more than 1,200 square miles of mostly rural desert terrain, serving the communities of Coachella, Thermal, Mecca, Oasis, Indio, and the Salton Sea. The district currently operates fourteen elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one adult school. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a growing reputation for innovative programs and outstanding staff. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a large Latino and English Learner population that has made tremendous improvements in student achievement in the past few years. We are proud of the accomplishments of our students, teachers, staff, parents and the community that has made that achievement possible. Our district faces some very tough challenges in educating the children of the Coachella Valley. We remain convinced that we can and will continue to improve our educational outcomes so that more of our students go on to college and become respected and respectful members of our diverse global society. Education is the ticket to the future and we are working diligently to make sure that we provide students with opportunities to excel and to prosper.

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist in providing care, supervision and learning activities to children in a classroom or other learning environment; assist with assignments, meals, play, hygiene, cleaning and various other activities to meet the needs and interests of the children; perform a variety of clerical support duties; and performs other related duties as required. Essential Job Duties: 1. Provide children with proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance; assist the teacher with the development and implementation of classroom activities. 2. Assist individual and small groups of students with projects and assignments; oral language development, variety of activities, homework, read age-appropriate text, and classroom assignments; assist students with oral language development and word recognition.

Job Requirements/Qualifications: Experience One (1) year demonstrated experience working with youth in an organized setting. Education: High School graduation or the equivalent Licenses, Certifications and/or Testing: • Valid California Driver License and Minimum Auto Insurance as required by Law • Fingerprint/Criminal Justice Clearance • Pass a Pre-Employment Physical Examination • Pass District Test • Tuberculosis Clearance • Vaccination Requirements (SB792) Influenza (optional), Pertussis (whooping cough), and Measles (MMR) • Use of own automobile • Six (6) college semester units for State Preschool/Daycare placement and twelve (12) college semester units in Early Childhood Education, qualifying for the Child Development Associate Teacher Center Permit, for placement in HeadStart programs. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR EDJOIN APPLICATION IS UPDATED TO REFLECT CURRENT POSITION AND/OR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE AS IT RELATES TO THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR. INCOMPLETE AND BLANK APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

3. Assist students in the use of computers including instructional software, keyboarding, and word processing. 4. Observe and manage behavior of students in the classroom and during outdoor activities according to approved procedures; assist in the assessment of student skills and progress; report progress to the teacher regarding student performance and behavior. 5. Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of classroom activities such as preparing, typing, duplicating and filing instructional materials; log students in and out of classroom as directed; maintain student files as assigned 6. Maintain learning environment in a safe, orderly and clean manner such as; clean, set up, and set out toys and instructional materials; perform light housekeeping duties washing dishes, clearing lunch tables and sweeping floors as assigned. 7. Assist with snack and mealtime as assigned; prepare snacks; set up and clean eating areas; assist with washing student’s hands and faces after play times and meals as needed. 8. Assist students with toileting and diapering, assist with potty training procedures. 9. Oversee and interact with students during games, play, outings, recreational and other group activities; oversee and assist with naptime functions as assigned. 10. Operate a variety of classroom and office equipment such as copiers, paper cutters, laminators, computers and assigned software. 11. Oversee groups of students in lunchroom, recess, bus duty/area and other playground activities as assigned; escort student to and form classrooms; assure safe outdoor play. 12. Attend assigned meetings, conferences and in-services. 13. Provide support services to preschool students in a variety of settings 14. Perform outreach, recruiting, and home visits as assigned. 15. May communicate with parents and students in English/Spanish.

Classified Salary Schedule $20.97 - $40.03 hourly Step 28-35 (A-J)

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX, RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR HANDICAP (FEDERAL REGULATION, TITLE IX) The Coachella Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, ethnicity, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board prohibits, at any district school or school activity, unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any student based on the protected characteristics named above. The district assures the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District Programs. Complaints of unlawful discrimination are investigated through the Uniform Complaint Policy and Procedures. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Civil Rights and Title IX & Compliance Coordinator Michael Tittnich at (760) 848-1081. The District’s 504 Coordinator is Julissa Hernandez the Director Student Support Services and can be reached at (760) 848-1156