Part-time jobs in Downey, CA

About the role

Position Type: • Part-Time (Monday through Friday); Hours- 1:30 pm to 6:15 pm​​ Locations: • Various locations within the Downey Unified School District Responsibilities: • Primary responsibility is direct support to students with special needs • Participate in activities planned by the after-school program staff • Assists in the preparation and development of instructional training activities and materials • Assists the after-school program staff with in-class activities based on specific instructions • Assists the after-school program staff in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom environment by keeping materials and equipment organized • Assists the after-school program staff in maintaining a good learning atmosphere by using effective teaching and behavior management techniques • Under direct supervision of the after-school program, staff may assist with assessing student needs • Provides the after-school program staff with general impressions and observations of students they work with • Works with students individually, in small groups, whole groups or learning centers planned by the after-school program staff and provides instruction to student • May assist with classroom technology, adaptive devices, and equipment • Assists with social skills • Assists with toileting, diapering, dressing, and hygiene • Keeps an organized and clutter-free restroom and/or changing area • Administers emergency treatment when necessary • May take children into the community • May assist children to feed themselves • May be assigned in more than one after-school program location • Assists with playground supervision • Works cooperatively with students, after-school program staff, district staff, and administration while performing assigned duties and responsibilities • Reinforces lessons/activities with small groups of learners • Assists after-school program staff in crisis intervention and discipline • Participates in program planning meetings at the request of the after-school program staff • Performs other job-related work as required Qualifications:​ ​ Ability to:​ • Understand and anticipate the needs of children • Operate classroom technology equipment • Understand and follow oral and written instructions • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with children and adults • Maintain professionalism and confidentiality • Show competence and assist with academic skills, e.g. reading and math • Communicate orally with correct language usage ​ Knowledge of: • The general needs and behavior patterns of children • Safe work practices • Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation • Needs and concerns of children with a variety of special needs • Perform general clerical duties at the request of supervisor Skills: • Read and understand instructions, follow and give clear directions • Work independently and make decisions within the framework of established guidelines • Adapt to individual needs of after-school program staff and students and work with interruptions • Identifying and responding quickly to emergency situations in a calm and resourceful manner • Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Experience: • Recent experience in working with groups such as youth groups, child centers, or playgrounds and/or experience requiring organizational skills is desirable. Education: • Proof of High School Diploma or equivalency; or proof of an A.A. degree, 48 college units; or pass the Paraeducator Exam ​ Physical, Mental, and Environmental Demands: Physical: • Sitting, walking level surface, reaching, bending, use of both legs • Wrist/arm motion, grasping/holding, use of both hands • Regularly lift 1-15 lbs. *occasionally lift 26-40 lbs • Regularly carry/push 1-15 lbs *occasionally carry/push 26-40 lbs • Color vision, near vision, use of both eyes • Sense of smell • Normal hearing, distinguish sounds in transmission • Speaking Mental: • Occasional stress of emergencies, normal work standards stress, ability to work with interruption, reading, interpreting policy, memorize and recall objects, people, analyze problems and generate alternatives Working Environment: • Occasional exposure to the sun, occasional wetness, dust, occasional exposure to childhood diseases Requirements/Conditions of Employment:​ • Resume • Complete a mandatory Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) Training (Provided) • Complete mandatory training as designated by BEAM • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or submit to weekly COVID-19 testing Schedule: • After school • Monday to Friday • No weekends Ability to commute/relocate: • Downey, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) • Your assignment might vary from district to district and school to school Application Question(s): • Are you willing to work from 1 pm to 6:30 pm Monday through Friday during an academic school year? Experience: • Behavioral Therapist/Interventionist: 1 year (Required)

What you'll bring

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• Ability to:​
• Understand and anticipate the needs of children
• Operate classroom technology equipment
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with children and adults
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality
• Show competence and assist with academic skills, e.g. reading and math
• Communicate orally with correct language usage
• The general needs and behavior patterns of children
• Safe work practices
• Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation