Paraeducator - Non-Mainstream Special Education ILC

6.5 hours per day, 178 days per year. First-year schedule: 7 hours per day for 4 days, plus 2 additional days each following year until certification is completed.

Pay

PSE Salary Schedule Level 5 - $25.40 per hour.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Meet one of the following:
  • Successfully passed the ETS Para Pro test or Pearson Paraprofessional assessment.
  • Associate degree or higher.
  • Earned seventy-two (72) quarter credits or forty-eight (48) semester credits at an accredited institution of higher education.
  • Completion of a registered apprenticeship program offered by the Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries.
  • Successful completion of The Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program.
• Unofficial transcripts may be provided in your application; official transcripts required upon hire.
• Must complete Right Response Training and receive qualifications within 3-5 months of hire date; renewal required annually.
• Must complete the Fundamental Course of Studies (FCS) and General Paraeducator Certificate of the state-mandated Paraeducator Certificate Program per State requirements (dependent upon State funding).
• Fingerprinting and background check required; no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury, or neglect of a minor.
• Must complete training in and adhere to district infection control plan.
• May be required to obtain first aid and CPR certification.
• Hepatitis-B immunization is offered.

Responsibilities

• Assist certificated staff with instructional and non-instructional activities for non-mainstreamed special education students, generally in a self-contained classroom.
• Instruct students individually or in small groups to promote understanding of materials presented.
• Provide encouragement, reinforcement, and support for educational objectives and goals defined by certificated staff.
• Assist in the administration of objective tests or other measurements.
• Communicate with certificated staff concerning individual student progress; adjust methods to meet diverse student needs; consult on remediation or enrichment activities.
• Assist in maintaining records, logs, charts, assignments, and other documentation for student progress assessment.
• Attend to student physical and safety needs; monitor for medical risks such as seizures and harmful behaviors.
• Correct behaviors and maintain discipline according to established policies and procedures.
• Assist students with toileting, which may include catheterization and diapering; attend to personal hygiene needs.
• Assist students with washing hands and face, brushing teeth and hair, and taking showers.
• Help students develop interpersonal and personal skills; assist with feeding and teach social aspects of eating.
• Support students with basic living skills and pre-vocational activities.
• Work with students to develop communication skills; facilitate integration with age-group peers.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with students, staff, and parents regarding student progress and safety.
• Provide physical assistance to students, such as lifting or positioning; use adaptive equipment to communicate.
• Monitor and provide first aid as needed; follow and document procedures established by physical therapists.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of classroom, implements, and equipment; wash dishes, clean and disinfect surfaces, and launder items.
• Alert qualified district staff to student problems.
• Locate, prepare, and/or modify materials for student use, enrichment activities, and special projects under the direction of certificated staff.
• Prepare, duplicate, collate, and distribute materials; operate office equipment.
• Maintain physical appearance of classroom and assigned areas; assemble, store, and maintain therapeutic and other equipment.
• May serve on district committees and/or departmental work teams.
• Model appropriate and cooperative behavior, including protecting confidential information.
• Perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

Skills

• Demonstrated skill in reading, writing, and communicating.
• Knowledge of basic subject areas, such as reading and math.
• Ability to interact with students in a warm and confident manner.
• Flexibility in handling changes in assignments.
• Ability to organize activities and follow instructions.
• Fairness and consistency when working with students.
• Ability to learn and implement effective behavior management and 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 software for 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.
• Ability to diffuse situations and resolve conflicts.
• Willingness to maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to be trained in medical procedures such as administration of medication and tube feeding.

Schedule

6.5 hours per day, 178 days per year. First-year schedule includes 7 hours per day for 4 days, plus 2 additional days each following year until certification is completed.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including:

• Insurance options.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid time off or vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Other compensation.