Hybrid EDEP Paraprofessional (4 hour and 6 hour positions available; sites and times vary) en Golden Valley Unified School District

The Golden Valley Way! A District of Excellence Our school district excels above many others because our parents, teachers, staff, school board and community do a remarkable job of supporting our students and setting high expectations. Our work here in Golden Valley Unified School District is centered on providing a curriculum-rich education that is driven by real-world and real-life experiences. We will continue to stress to our teachers and administrators the importance of our core values of providing a rigorous curriculum, making learning relevant to our students and developing positive relationships with our children; this is the Golden Valley Way. We are blessed to be a part of a safe and caring professional learning community that values quality education, high expectations and a “yes, we can” attitude! Our community expects us to prepare our students for the real-world. We understand, in order to accomplish this task, it truly takes a GVUSD community. We take this responsibility wholeheartedly and vow to bring our best day in and day out. Our children need to be able to compete globally and we are committed to being increasingly proactive in preparing students for challenges that do not yet exist. We must recognize the paradigm shifts in education and adjust our systems to properly and proactively address an ever changing society. Our past is not a prelude to our children’s future. We have set the highest standard of what we expect from our students and staff. Our students and staff will be respectful. Our students will represent themselves, their family and their school community with pride. Our students expect to be guided in this way. It is our duty to embrace this challenge and hold our student to the highest standard, especially when it comes to dress and grooming and behavior. We believe in addressing the “little” things each and every time, so they do not become “bigger” things. Our learning environments wil

Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services and the supervision of the Extended Learning Opportunities Manager, assists in the direct care and supervision of students and handles routine clerical duties

Materials APPLICATION PROCEDURE: The following items must be submitted: 1)Letter of Intent (reasons for seeking position) 2)Edjoin Application 3)Resume 4) Letters of Reference – Professional ONLY (minimum 3) 5)Transcripts and/or Paraprofessional Certificate ONLY COMPLETED APPLICATIONS WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Applications will be reviewed by a screening committee. Interview dates will be individually arranged for selected applicants.

DEFINITION: Under the direction of Superintendent of Educational Services and the supervision of the Site Principal, assists in the direct care and supervision of students and handle routine clerical duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assists site director as needed. • Assists director in maintaining classroom discipline; organizes activities, play and homework. • Gives each child individual and special attention each day; responding to each child’s particular needs and characteristics. • Sets up and arranges supplies and equipment in the classroom as directed. • Prepare, distribute and assist with clean up of snacks. • Prepare teaching aids, charts, bulletin boards as directed. • Responsible for the daily playground activities; implementation of daily lesson plans. • Responsible for daily clean up of site room. • Perform other related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge and skills of: • Basic principles and practices of early child development including proper care and discipline. • Core subjects taught in district schools. • Safe practices in classroom and playground activities. • Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. • Basic record-keeping techniques. • Classroom procedures and conduct. • Good communication skills. • Basic First Aid. Ability to: • Provide quality child care and a safe environment for children in an assigned child care center program. • Assist the teacher with the instructional and related activities of a lab or classroom setting • Present a positive image of Golden Valley Unified School District, • Print and write legibly • Understand and follow written or oral directions • Demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward ELL students • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others Education and Experience: Graduation from high school; forty-eight units of college work or passing of paraprofessional exam for NCLB compliance; with a preference of one year of experience in working with school age children in an organized setting. Licenses and Certificates: Valid California Class C Driver’s license. WORKING CONDITIONS: Environment: Classroom/Child Care environment Physical Abilities: Hearing and speaking to exchange information, seeing to monitor children; dexterity of hands and fingers to hold children and manipulate objects used in play activities; walking and stepping/up and down; lifting and carrying light objects; sitting and standing for periods of time. Hazards: Working with students who are sometimes disruptive; possible exposure to communicable diseases. REPORTS TO: Site Principal FLSA: Non-Exempt BOARD APPROVAL: 1/10/2009 CLASSIFICATION: Classified WORK YEAR: School Days Only

Education and Experience: Graduation from high school; forty-eight units of college work or passing of paraprofessional exam for NCLB compliance; with a preference of one year of experience in working with school age children in an organized setting.

Range 7 $17.97 to $23.54