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SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Lead Program Quality Coach, the Paraeducator will be deployed to a center to support children’s learning by providing individualized or group classroom support. This position is also responsible to assist with establishing and maintaining safe learning environments, implementation of Child Success Plans, IFSP’s, and IEP’s.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in ensuring children are properly supported with social-emotional skill development and or behavioral interventions by implementing Teaching Pyramid Strategies as directed. Guide children and provide appropriate behavioral modeling in a variety of areas to support the children’s safe and full participation in class activities. Assist children toward greater self-reliance, fostering independence in all learning environments. Assist, calm, and deescalate children when demonstrating unsafe behavior. Assist with Behavior Observation Reports as needed. Assist in the supervision and monitoring of children during indoor and outdoor play. Support teachers in accessing resources to promote an inclusive classroom. Maintain confidentiality of student records and information in accordance with SJB policies and legal requirements. Ability to travel to assigned centers based on program needs. School Age Classrooms only: Accompany and supervise children on field trips; reinforce positive behavior in public settings; assists children in learning life skills as part of the instructional outing. Other duties as assigned by the Site Director or Lead Program Quality Coach. HEALTH AND SAFETY

Ensure the health and welfare of children and staff is maintained at all times. Mandated to report suspected child abuse. Ensure Classroom compliance with policies and procedures, as they relate to health and safety; to include but not limited to mealtime, medication administration, allergies, daily health inspections, ratios, etc. Report safety hazards and injuries immediately to the Site Director and ensure the proper paperwork is completed in a timely manner. SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Passion in the field of early child development and inclusion. Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties including lifting, or physically assisting students who may be engaged in physically harmful or unsafe behavior. Complete and properly implement required training for the position. Confidently implements and models the CSEFEL practices in the classroom to support children and teaching team, such as conflict resolution techniques, emotional literacy, and positive feedback (Positive Descriptive Acknowledgement). Understands the difference between Social Emotional and Trauma Responsive curriculums. Provides and models techniques on bringing children with possible trauma triggers to safety. Understands the basic principles of Inclusion and is willing to learn more. Demonstrates the knowledge of CLASS domains and dimensions. CLASS training is a plus. Comfortable with looking for additional resources and tools on PBS (Positive Behavior Support) and sharing them with the classroom team. Effectively adapt the needs of each student to different learning situations. Effectively work with students to meet identified behavioral goals. Effectively supervise individual or small groups of children in a variety of situations. Maintain emotional control in difficult and emergency situations. Exercise good judgment in dealing with students with complex needs or behavioral challenges. Recognize and effectively manage students exhibiting difficult or unsafe behavior. Maintain appropriate boundaries with children, families, and staff. Maintain a variety of center related records in a confidential manner. Organized, creative, and driven by excellence. Must possess good communication skills to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form. Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective relationships. Knowledge of office administration including computer software such as Word, Excel, and Outlook (email & calendar) Skilled in customer service and employee relations. Must present a neat, professional appearance. Ability to adjust to changing deadlines and priorities. Belief in working as a professional, cohesive team member. Respect diversity and embrace working with multi-cultural communities. Position requires travel within Santa Clara County. Must have own reliable transportation to travel to various locations. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Must be at least 18 years old. Possession of a high school diploma or its equivalent. 1 year of experience working directly with children in a school or related setting. Minimum of 12 semester ECE or CD units (including core courses – Programs/Curriculum, Child Family Community, Child/Human Growth & Development). Associate Teacher Permit or eligibility to obtain an Associate Teacher Permit preferred. Three semester units in the care and development of infants

SJB Child Development Centers is committed to providing high quality learning environments to support the success and well-being of children and families in our diverse communities.

​We believe all children, regardless of economic status, deserve investment by dedicated skilled professionals in warm environments, which educate, engage, and inspire. Since 1971, it has been SJB’s privilege to prepare children and families for brighter and more prosperous futures with innovative services transcending traditional childcare. By providing children with the care and education they deserve and parents with access to the resources they need, we work together to create a vibrant, thriving community.​