Paraeducator - Deaf/Hard of Hearing Program

About the role

This position is supporting our Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) Pre-K and DHH 1-3 classrooms at Sherwood Forest Elementary School.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Aid in the implementation and evaluation of IEP goals and objectives.
• Assist in the daily instruction of the assigned student and other students in group activities.
• Assist in the planning of daily/weekly individual and group lessons based on IEP goals and objectives.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain data to modify IEP and help determine program effectiveness.
• Provide all staff with essential information to meet IEP goals and objectives.
• Aid in the development and implementation of behavior plans for the student.
• Assist in the teaching of appropriate daily living skills, including personal hygiene, toileting, feeding, other self-help skills, communication, and classroom routines.
• Aid student with successful transitions such as arrival, dismissal, music, P.E., library, motor activities, lunch, and recess.
• Assist in transferring student, if in a wheelchair, from chair to floor and back, from chair to toilet and back or to special equipment (i.e., Stander, special chair, etc.) using either a Hoyer lift or 1 - 2 person lift.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• One of the following:
• AA degree,
• 48 College-Level Semester Credits,
• 72 College-Level Quarter Credits,
• Pass the state approved ParaPro Assessment

Additional Requirements

• Proficient in basic spelling, math and grammar skills
• Experienced and/or training in language development as it relates to reading instruction, remediation, and assessment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with deaf/hard of hearing students

Condition of Employment

• Pass a criminal background check
• Complete the district's paraeducator core competency requirements
• Possess and maintain Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) certified course
• Successfully complete the FWPS district-approved Right Response training at the advanced level at the next available time; maintain current certification at the advanced level through an annual recertification class
• Possess and maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR and first aid training
• Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis

Knowledge

• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
• Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools' commitment to "Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future."
• Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will constantly sit, stand and walk, bend neck and back, use hands for repetitive grasping and pushing/pulling.
• The employee is frequently required to squat, kneel, and use hands for fine manipulation.
• The employee will occasionally be required to climb stairs/ladder, lift and reach overhead, crawl, and lift/carry.
• The employee must constantly lift/carry up to 10 lbs and must frequently lift/carry up to 25 lbs.
• Any lifting over 50 lbs should be done with two people or a mechanical device.
• The employee is occasionally required to push/pull a maximum force of 200 lbs.

Work Conditions

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to angry, frustrated, or aggressive individuals, typically in a school classroom environment.
• Potential exposure to infectious diseases.

Work Schedule

This is a school year assignment. Hours and days will vary slightly from school to school.

Reporting Relationships

Position reports to classroom teacher and/or department head and building principal. Position is evaluated by the building principal or designee.

Representation

Public School Employees Union (PSE) SEIU Local 1948 Level Of Compensation Paraeducator position on the PSE Salary Schedule.

Classification History

Update 07/2015 Updated Right Response language 07/2017

Disclaimer

The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status. Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.