Rationale
It is the goal of the LAUSD Paraeducator Career Ladder to support paraeducators in the pursuit of careers in teaching and pupil personnel services. Tuition reimbursement and on-campus advisement help support participants along their University path while the completion of Performance Assessments helps focus and structure classroom experiences so participants may develop the tools and confidence needed to become successful teachers.
Design
Performance Assessments are designed to:
| - Expand the Teaching-Related Knowledge Base |
- Provide Professional Feedback |
| - Provide a Sequential Professional Growth Path |
- Foster Self-Reflection |
| - Nurture Professional Collaboration |
- Validate Paraeducator Experiences |
Alignment with California Standards for the Teaching Profession
The Performance Assessments have been aligned with the California Standards for the Teaching Profession. Each Performance Assessment is designed to document proficiency in at least one of the standards.
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Career Ladder
Performance Area*
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Performance Assessment
Objective
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California Standard for the
Teaching Profession
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1a. Basic Classroom Organization
1b. Communication Skills
1c. Knowledge of Programs/Policies
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Paraeducators will engage in a series of activities that promote an awareness of the extended learning community.
*Paraeducators must include the Reference No., Bulletin No., or Memo No.
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Creating and maintaining effective environments for student learning
Developing as a professional educator
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2a. Student Supervision
2b. Behavior Management
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Paraeducators will learn how teachers encourage constructive interactions among students.
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Creating and maintaining effective environments for student learning
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3a. Instructional Assistance
3b. Introduction to Lesson Planning
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Paraeducator will learn how teachers organize instruction through lesson planning.
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Understanding and organizing subject matter
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4. Delivery of a Lesson Plan
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Paraeducator will plan and deliver instruction under the guidance of a teacher.
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Engaging and supporting all students in learning
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* Career Ladder members pursuing a pupil personnel services credential for employment as a counselor, psychologist, or social worker, have different Performance Assessments for PA 3 and
PA 4.
PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT SCORING RUBRIC
All Performance Assessments will be reviewed according to the following scale:
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Above Standards
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Meets Standards
Submits additional materials as evidence, e.g., student work, photographs, and handouts
Demonstrates initiative, creativity, and originality
Presents Performance Assessment in a professional manner
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Meets Standards
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Provides detail; Uses specifics and concrete examples
Relates to the Performance Area
Relates to teaching
Written description is clear
Complete; Participant followed directions and filled in all sections
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Below Standards
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Lacks detail; Description needs specifics or concrete examples
Not related to the Performance Area
Not related to teaching
Written description is unclear
Incomplete; Participant did not follow directions or fill in all sections
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SUBMISSION and APPROVAL OF PAs
Please review your PA before submission to ensure all sections are completed and signed by appropriate staff.
Submit PAs and supporting documents via US Mail OR School Mail:
| US Mail |
School Mail |
| LAUSD CAREER LADDER OFFICE |
PARAEDUCATOR CAREER LADDER OFFICE |
| 333 S BEAUDRY AVE-15th FLOOR |
BEAUDRY BUILDING |
| LOS ANGELES, CA 90017 |
15th FLOOR |
The participant will receive a letter in the US mail within 2 weeks. PAs which are incomplete or needing revisions are returned to the participant for corrections and must be resubmitted for approval.