Paraeducator-Independence Facilitator (PIF) -Medically ...

Salary: $23.53 - $29.32 Hourly Location : Various locations, CA Job Type: Classified Job Number: PIF-MPC Department: Various Departments Opening Date: 07/15/2024 Description This is a Continuous Recruitment for Monthly & Substitute Opportunities for Paraeducator-Independence Facilitator-Medically and Physically Challenged (PIF-MPC)BASIC FUNCTION: The Paraeducator-Independence Facilitator-Medically and Physically Challenged assists individuals or small groups of students to enhance learning including providing academic support, behavior intervention, and medical support to students in classroom settings, including Medically and Physically Challenged (MPC) settings. Assists teachers with instruction and classroom management that occurs in special education and general education classrooms, lunchrooms, play environments, including distance learning and field trips. Positions work 35 hours per week, 10 months per year. Positions 20 hours per week or more qualify for District Paid health and wellness benefits for employees and eligible dependents. The starting hourly rate is $23.53 per hour. You must be available to work in person Monday-Friday. The shift time is offered within the school bell schedule. This recruitment will be used to establish an ongoing eligibility list for current and future hiring purposes. Additionally, successful candidates will be offered the opportunity to substitute. Candidates wishing to substitute ONLY you will receive information about substituting after you apply and qualify for the position. The Paraeducator-Independence Facilitator-Medically and Physically Challenged (PIF-MPC) will be paid on the Paraeducator Employees' Salary Schedule. Salary grade 034. To view the salary schedule, Click Here. Examples of Duties To view the job description for Paraeducator-Independence Facilitator-Medically and Physically Challenged Click Here REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements.) Provides physical assistance to assigned students in a variety of classroom, physical education, recreational, and other activities; physically positions students, as necessary; properly lifts non-ambulatory students to and from wheelchairs and/or appropriate positions in adaptive equipment; assists and encourages ambulatory students to engage in regular education activities; assists in providing physical and occupational therapies, as directed. E Under the direction and in-service instruction of a licensed nurse, provides care and assistance to meet the medical needs of students, some of whom may be medically fragile; administers medication as directed and required; operates specialized medical equipment for assigned students; ensures student safety during seizure(s), according to established procedures, guidelines, and requirements; complete required documents with medical information. E Ensures assigned students receive adequate nutrition; assists students to develop feeding/drinking skills and encourage proper nutritional habits, as needed; monitors assigned students to ensure that nutrition, allergy, and other related limitations are carefully complied with during meal/snack times; may assist in regular and/or special meal preparation, as assigned. E Assists individuals or small groups of students to enhance learning including providing academic support, behavior intervention and medical support to students in classroom settings. Assists teachers with maintaining a productive classroom environment in special education and general education classrooms, lunchrooms, play environments, including distance learning and field trips. E Provides support, strategies and techniques to students or small groups in order to facilitate independence, self-reliance, and integration into the classroom setting. E Assists one or more students with the understanding of learning materials and instructional exercises. Assists with lessons and other classroom activities such as projects, small group exercises, and independent study. E Assists individual students or small groups with classroom projects and special assignments. Organizes materials and supplies to facilitate use by assigned students, assists students requiring help; offers positive feedback and alternatives. E Works in collaboration with the classroom teacher, reinforces instructions in support of the student's learning and/or behavioral objectives. E Reviews Individual Education Plans prior to beginning of school year and confers, as needed, with teachers and Special Education staff concerning student needs. Alerts teacher or other appropriate staff to any special problems or information concerning students. Assists teachers and resource staff to implement individual and group educational goals and objectives. Reports data collected to teacher and specialists as assigned. E Assists and guides students by using appropriate role modeling, emotional support, patience, and friendly, engaging attitude. Implements behavior management programs and positive behavior supports. E Works toward fading prompting and other supports to increase student independence. E Assists in maintaining order among assigned students on school grounds, including off campus classroom activities, gathering areas, field trips, and special events. E Assists teacher in the performance of their duties and in the supervision of students in instructional tasks which, in the judgment of the certificated personnel to whom the paraeducator is assigned, may be performed by a person not licensed as a teacher, which may include supervising students in the absence of the classroom teacher. The teacher shall retain responsibility for instruction and supervision of students in their charge. These duties shall not include assignment of grades to students (Ed Code Section 45343 & 45344). E May assist with loading and unloading of assigned students onto buses, or with lunches and snacks. Assures safety of students following health and safety rules. E Lift and move designated students with proper supports as necessary in the use of bathroom facilities, including changing diapers and clothes, cleaning, and providing personal hygiene care. E May assist students with personal hygiene matters, which could involve assisting with bathroom facilities. Under the direction of the school nurse, may perform specialized health care procedures including but not limited to catheterization, gastric tube feeding, suctioning or other services as identified in the individualized education, individualized health support, or 504 plan of the student. E Provides assistance to therapist(s) in mobility therapy programs; clean and make minor adjustments to wheelchairs, special equipment, and toys; may prepare specialized materials and equipment for use in the special education or general education classroom. E May handle or launder soiled materials. Operate a computer and assigned software programs; operate other office equipment as assigned. Perform related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School diploma/GED and a passing score on the San Diego Unified School District Classroom Assistant Proficiency Exam (CAPE) or Associate's degree (or higher) or 48 or more eligible units of coursework at a recognized college or university. Completion of post high school courses in Psychology, Early Childhood Development, Elementary Education, Special Education, or related field is desirable. One year of experience working with severely, emotionally, mentally, and/or physically challenged children in an organized setting. Completion of post high school courses in Psychology, Early Childhood Development, Elementary Education, Special Education, or related field is desirable. Foreign Equivalency Certification: Individuals who have completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must provide a Foreign Equivalency Certification to satisfy the education requirement. A Foreign Equivalency Certification can be obtained for a fee from a professional organization. For more information, including acceptable providers please see Foreign Transcript Evaluation. Supplemental InformationTo be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit and/or complete the following:Online employment application Please complete the online application to include all current and previous work history and education. Substitute Experience Please note that general or occasional Substitute Experience is not included when determining if a candidate has met the minimum qualifications for the position. Individuals working in related, specific, LONG-TERM substitute assignments of substantial hours per week must specify each separate long-term assignment in their work history in order for this experience to POSSIBLY count towards meeting the minimum qualifications. This information must include an approximate start date, end date (where applicable), specific site, job title, hours per week, and job duties performed for each long-term assignment. Answer all supplemental questions The supplemental questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process. Attach proof of education High School Diploma or CAPE Results or Photocopy of OFFICIAL transcriptor Copy of Degree Classroom Assistant Proficiency Exam (CAPE) Applicants who do not have 48 or more eligible units of college-level coursework, will be invited to take the Classroom Assistant Proficiency Exam (CAPE). Candidates must attach a copy of a U.S. High School Diploma, U.S. High School Transcript, GED, or Foreign Equivalency Certificate to the online application to be admitted to the exam. APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO PROVIDE PROOF OF EDUCATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS: Additional documents, if any, may/should be attached to the online employment application. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the employment application. ELIGIBLE LIST AND SUBSTITUTE POOL: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and requirements of the position will be placed on an Eligible List for a period of 6 months. The Eligible List will be used to fill vacancies at various sites. Additionally, qualified candidates will be invited to be processed for placement on the Substitute Pool for this position. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:If you have questions about your application, please email The San Diego Unified School District communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the and to your safe senders list. San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For more information about equity in employment, contact: Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer Eric Rico / (619) 725-7225 / Title IX Coordinator Anna Ward / (619) 725-7225 / 504 Coordinator Eri Nall / (619) 344-6420 / 01 The following supplemental questions will help us determine how well you meet the minimum employment qualification standards for this position. Additionally, the information provided in answer to these questions may be considered in determining whether you will move forward in the recruitment process. Respond honestly and truthfully to all questions. Over-evaluating your experience or skill level is considered providing false and/or misleading information. Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information of their skills or experience will be disqualified from further employment processing, or if hired, immediately terminated from employment. Experience listed below must be represented in the work history section of your application. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application.Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" or "See Application" may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration.I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement. (Please initial in the space provided below.) 02 PIF positions require proof of one of the education levels below:A High School Diploma AND a passing score on the San Diego Unified School District Classroom Assistant Proficiency Exam (CAPE) OR An Associate's Degree (or higher) OR 48 or more eligible units of coursework at a recognized college or university. Please note: One of the following MUST be attached to this application as a "Diploma/Transcript".A photocopy of your High School Diploma (and you will be invited to participate in the CAPE Examination)A photocopy of your CAPE Results (CAPE Exam results prior to 01/01/2003 will not be accepted)A photocopy of your Associate's Degree (or Higher)A photocopy of an OFFICIAL college transcript showing at least 48 semester units of courseworkWhich of the options below best describes your level of education? I have graduated from High School, I have attached a photocopy of my Diploma to this application, and I would like to participate in the CAPE Examination. Due to ongoing social distancing requirements, at this time the CAPE Exam will be conducted remotely utilizing an online testing platform. Access to the internet and the use of a camera-ready desktop/laptop with a microphone are required to participate in these processes. I have previously PASSED the Classroom Assistant Proficiency Exam (CAPE) provided by the San Diego Unified School District and I have attached a copy of the results to this application. I have an Associate's Degree or higher and I have attached a photocopy of my Degree OR a photocopy of an OFFICIAL Transcript to this application. I have completed 48 or more college-level coursework and I have attached a photocopy of an OFFICIAL Transcript to this application. 03 Have you completed any college-level coursework in Psychology, Early Childhood Development, Elementary Education, or Special Education? Yes No 04 Do you have any medical training or certifications relevant to the care of individuals with severe disabilities and medical fragility?If yes, please list under the Certificates and Licenses section of the online application and attach a copy of the certificate of completion. Yes No 05 What is your highest level of education completed? Please note: To receive credit for a college degree, trade school or certificate, a photocopy of an official transcript, diploma, or certificate must be attached to your application. Degrees or coursework completed in a country other than the United States will need to be accompanied by a foreign transcript evaluation.Click for more informationIf you have listed a degree above, please state the area of concentration for your degree. If you have multiple degrees, please list all areas of concentration. If you did not list a degree, please answer N/A. High School Diploma or G.E.D. Equivalent Some College Coursework Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate None of the Above 06 How many years of full time paid work experience do you have working with severely, emotionally, mentally, and/or physically challenged children in an organized setting. Your related work experience must be clearly shown in the areas for work history on your application. I do not have any related work experience. I have been trained in this area but have no related work experience. I have less than 1 year of related work experience. I have more than 1 year but less than 2 years of related work experience. I have more than 2 years but less than 4 years of related work experience. I have more than 4 years but less than 6 years of related work experience. I have more than 6 years but less than 8 years of related work experience. I have more than 8 years but less than 10 years of related work experience. I have greater than 10 years of experience 07 Please describe your experience working with severely, emotionally, mentally, and/or physically challenged children in an organized setting. 08 Do you have experience performing any of the following (check all that apply)? Your related work experience must be clearly shown in the areas for work history on your application. Assisting individuals with activities of daily living, such as feeding, toileting, and grooming Collaborating with healthcare professionals, such as nurses or therapists Working with student Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) Working with medically fragile students or individuals with severe disabilities Caring for individuals with complex medical needs Administering basic medical procedures, such as medication administration Communicating with non-verbal or minimally verbal students or individuals Assisting with medical equipment 09 Please select the answer that best describes your experienceCommunicating with non-verbal or minimally verbal students or individuals.The experience level selected below must be represented in the work history section of your application. I have no background or training in this activity. I have been trained in this activity but have not performed it. I have done this independently, but only occasionally. I have done this as a regular part of my job duties. I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity. 10 Please select the answer that best describes your experienceAssisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).The experience level selected below must be represented in the work history section of your application. I have no background or training in this activity. I have been trained in this activity but have not performed it. I have done this independently, but only occasionally. I have done this as a regular part of my job duties. I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity. 11 Please select the answer that best describes your experienceCommunicating and coordinating with medical professionals. The experience level selected below must be represented in the work history section of your application. I have no background or training in this activity. I have been trained in this activity but have not performed it. I have done this independently, but only occasionally. I have done this as a regular part of my job duties. I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity. 12 I understand that: PIF positions typically work (35 hours per week), 10 months per year. You must be available to work in person Monday-Friday.The shift time is offered within the school bell schedule. Yes No Required Question

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