On-Call Learning Guide
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Location(s): Menlo Park
Reports To: Executive Director, Associate Director
Pay: $23-$27 per hour, depending on experience
Work Status: Part-time; 6-8 hours per day; 1-5 days per week
Generally 9am-3pm, depending on classroom,
Monday to Friday, depending on need
Position Summary
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The position of On-Call Learning Guide (classroom support para-educator) is a unique opportunity for professionals interested in a career in Education to gain meaningful hands-on experience. The school day is approximately 9-3pm, depending on the grades/students you support. All materials, curriculum, and training will be provided by Open Mind Sc
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Duties and Responsibilities
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Follow an individual education program for the student based on the student’s IEP and education plan including positive behavior support plans.
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Keep the child(ren) motivated and engaged.
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Provide support for group, small group, and individual instruction. We will have art therapists, music therapist, and yoga/movement providing enrichment.
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Under the direction of the Inclusion Teacher you might be responsible for planning, preparing, and implementing lesson plans.
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Support the classroom teacher in daily instruction.
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Help students follow safe and appropriate toileting routines.
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Be on time at the beginning of school and when returning from breaks.
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Attend team meetings.
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Assist with providing regular, ongoing, positive communication with parents, including but not limited to, daily or weekly written and verbal reports.
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Direct questions from parents as needed to the school director.
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Support the classroom teacher in maintaining classroom structure and organization.
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Administrative tasks as assigned.
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Maintain confidentiality.
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Dress comfortable but professionally.
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Have fun and be creative!
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Qualifications
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We strongly prefer candidates with previous paraeducator or special needs experience as well as certifications such as Register Behavior Technician (RBT). However, we can assist the right candidates with RBT certification.
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Requirements include a background check, current physical examination, a negative TB test and police records check.
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Classroom support professionals must possess leadership skills, interpersonal and time management skills, proficiency with writing and communication, good problem-solving skills, and must work well within teams.
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completed.
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Benefits
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Flexible schedule
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Professional development assistance
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ADA Specifications
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This position is largely sedentary in nature. However, one must possess the ability to speak, hear, write, use a computer and related software programs, and lift up to 20 lbs. Ongoing local and/or national travel periodically required.
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About Open Mind School
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Open Minds, Silicon Valley is a leader in inclusion and accessibility working with public, private,
nonpublic schools and businesses around the SF Bay Area and beyond. Open Minds, Silicon
Valley operates Open Mind School, a small k-12 nonprofit pilot model school in Menlo Park. Our
world-class team of educators, entrepreneurs, and specialized service providers are working
together to use data analytics to make informed decision making on school learning
environments. We're dedicated to creating and providing a child-centered, personalized
experience that leverages local experiential learning opportunities. Open Mind School's mission
is for all students to access high quality education, enrichment opportunities, and social
experiences in an inclusive and supportive environment. Open Mind School is a public benefit
corporation and nonprofit organization which requires us to meet rigorous standards of social
and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.
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OMS is an equal opportunity employer.
OMS hires employees regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, and other protected statuses as required by applicable law.
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Open Mind School is a nonprofit 501 (C) (3) public charity organization serving students in K-12, who are gifted, those typically mainstreamed, and children with a range of special needs. Our year-round school provides both partial and full-day school programs, afterschool programs, home support, and weekend recreational activities.