Paraeducator - Mainstream Special Education

About the role

This position is for 3 hours per day at 178 days per year. 7 hours per day for the first year and 2 days each year following until certification is completed. Position pay: PSE Salary Schedule Level 5 - $ 25.40 (26-27 PSE SALARY SCHEDULE)

Responsibilities

• Assists certificated staff with instructional and non-instructional activities for mainstream special education students
• Instructs students individually or in small groups in a variety of learning activities to promote student understanding of materials presented
• Provides encouragement, reinforcement and achievement of educational objectives and goals defined by certificated staff
• Administers and supervises objective tests or other measurements under direction of certificated staff
• Communicates with certificated staff concerning individual student progress; adjusts methods to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities; consults with certificated staff concerning remediation or enrichment activities
• Maintains records, logs, charts, assignments and other records for assessment of student progress
• Corrects, scores or grades papers and assignments according to guidelines or instructions
• Supervises student behavior in classrooms, playground, halls, at lunch or breaks, at bus boarding areas, on field trips and at other sites as assigned to promote safe and appropriate student behavior
• Corrects behaviors and maintains discipline according to established policies and procedures
• Instructs students in behavioral rules and codes for student safety, socialization and individual growth
• Affords physical assistance to handicapped students, such as lifting and positioning or assistance with personal hygiene
• Monitors need for first aid for injured or ill students and refers for treatment as appropriate
• Alerts qualified district staff to student problems
• Locates, prepares and/or modifies materials for student use, enrichment activities and special projects under the direction of certificated staff
• Prepares, duplicates, collates and distributes materials; operates a variety of office equipment
• Serves on various district committees and/or departmental work teams

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age
• Hold high school diploma or its equivalent
• Successfully passed the ETS Para Pro test or Pearson Paraprofessional assessment
• Earned AA degree or higher
• Completed a registered apprenticeship program offered by the Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries
• Completed The Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program

Qualifications

• Education and training, with experience working with school age children and special needs students preferred
• For Title One and Title One School-wide Special Education positions, an associate degree, or proof of completion of the Washington State Paraeducator Assessment, or two years of higher education requirement per the Federal "No Child Left Behind" Act

Skills

• Demonstrated skill in reading, writing and communicating
• Knowledge of basic subject areas, such as reading and math
• Ability to deal with students in a warm and confident manner
• Ability to remain flexible in changes in assignments
• Ability to organize activities
• Ability to follow and give instructions
• Ability to be fair and consistent when working with students
• Ability to learn effective behavior management techniques
• Ability to learn effective instructional techniques
• Knowledge of a variety of behavior and learning disorders
• Knowledge of student safety rules and procedures
• Ability to learn the use of computers and various software packages for student instruction and record keeping
• Ability to learn the operation of general office machines
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff

Benefits

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Pay

Salary Schedule Level 5 - $ 25.40 (26-27 PSE SALARY SCHEDULE)

Schedule

3 hours per day for 178 days per year. 7 hours per day for the first year and 2 days each year following until certification is completed.

Important Information

Official Hire Date - Your hire date with the Bethel School District is based on School Board approval. This date depends on multiple factors and may change without notice. Please contact HR with any questions.

Required Training

Person hired for this position must also complete Right Response Training within 3-5 months of hire. Must successfully complete the Fundamental Course of Studies (FCS) and General Paraeducator Certificate of the state mandated Paraeducator Certificate Program per State requirements. Paraeducator Certificate Program is dependent upon State funding.

Non-Discrimination Policy

The Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance / Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator, Darius Alexander, dalexande@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2019; Title IX Coordinator, Mel Boyd, mboyd@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2029; and 504 Coordinator, Melissa Munson-Merritt, mmunsonmer@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2301. All individuals may be reached at this address: 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: bethelsd.org.