Paraeducator - Non-Mainstream Special Education EBD SUPPORT

About the role

This position is for 6.5 hours per day at 164 days per year and 3.5 hours per day at 14 days per year. 7 hours per day for 4 days for the first year and 2 days each year following until certification is completed.

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
• Communicates with certificated staff concerning individual student progress
• Monitors and documents student behavior and progress
• Supervises student activities
• Corrects behaviors and maintains discipline according to established policies and procedures
• Establishes and maintains effective communication with students, staff, parents and the public
• May provide physical assistance to handicapped students, such as lifting and positioning or assistance with personal hygiene
• Makes referrals for treatment of injured or ill students
• Alerts qualified district staff to student problems
• Locates, prepares and/or modifies materials for student use, enrichment activities and special projects
• Prepares, duplicates, collates and distributes materials
• Operates a variety of office equipment
• Serves on various district committees and/or departmental work teams
• Models appropriate and cooperative behavior

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 necessary to carry out the assignment
• Experience working with school age children and special needs students preferred

Skills

• Reading, writing and communicating
• Basic subject areas knowledge, such as reading and math
• Dealing with students in a warm and confident manner
• Flexibility in changes in assignments
• Organizing activities
• Following and giving instructions
• Being fair and consistent when working with students
• Learning effective behavior management techniques
• Learning effective instructional techniques
• Knowledge of a variety of behavior and learning disorders
• Student safety rules and procedures
• Using computers and various software packages for student instruction and record keeping
• Operating general office machines
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students and staff

Benefits

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Pay

Position pay: PSE Salary Schedule Level 5 - $ 25.40

Schedule

Position hours and pay details provided.

Important Information

• This is a 1:1 support paraeducator position
• A change in assignment and/or location may occur based on student specific needs and variances in school enrollment
• 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
• 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
• Para testing information available at https://www.bethelsd.org/programs-departments/human-resources/career-opportunities/instructional-paraeducator-requirements

Required Training

• Person hired for this position must complete Right Response Training within 3-5 months of hire
• Renewal of Right Response certification must be completed prior to the expiration date

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.

Application Procedure

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