Paraeducator - Non-Mainstream Special Education ILC - SUPPORT

This is a 1:1 support paraeducator position. A change in assignment and/or location may occur based on student specific needs and enrollment variances.

Schedule

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

Pay

PSE Salary Schedule Level 5 - $25.40 per hour

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 achieving 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
• Assist in maintaining records, logs, charts, assignments, and other documentation for student progress assessment
• Attend to student physical and safety needs, including monitoring 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 of students, including washing, brushing teeth, and showering
• Assist students with feeding and teach social aspects of eating
• Support students in developing basic living skills and pre-vocational activities
• Work with students to develop communication skills and 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 with students; follow and document procedures established by physical therapists
• Monitor and provide first aid for students as appropriate
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of classroom, implements, and equipment
• Perform cleaning tasks such as washing dishes, disinfecting surfaces, and laundering clothes or towels
• Alert qualified district staff to student problems
• Prepare, modify, and distribute materials for student use and enrichment activities
• Maintain physical appearance of classroom and assigned areas; assemble and store therapeutic equipment
• Model appropriate and cooperative behavior, including protecting confidential information
• Perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position

Requirements

To be considered for this position, you must meet the following federal minimum employment requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent
• Meet one of the following:
  • Successfully passed the ETS ParaPro test or Pearson Paraprofessional assessment
  • Hold an AA degree or higher
  • Earned seventy-two (72) quarter credits or forty-eight (48) semester credits at an accredited institution of higher education
  • Completed a registered apprenticeship program offered by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
  • Successfully completed The Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program

Unofficial transcripts may be provided in your application, but official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Training

• Complete Right Response Training within 3-5 months of hire; renewal required annually
• Successfully complete the Fundamental Course of Studies (FCS) and General Paraeducator Certificate of the state-mandated Paraeducator Certificate Program (dependent on State funding)

Qualifications

• 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 to adapt to 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
• Understanding of student safety rules and procedures
• Ability to learn the use of computers and software for instruction and record-keeping
• Ability to operate general office machines
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff
• Conflict resolution and de-escalation skills
• Willingness to maintain confidentiality
• Willingness to be trained in medical procedures such as medication administration or tube feeding

Licenses & Special Requirements

• Fingerprinting and background check required; no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury, or neglect of a minor
• Must complete training in and adhere to the district infection control plan
• May be required to obtain first aid and CPR certification
• Hepatitis-B immunization offered

Benefits

For details on the following benefits, visit the district's benefits page:

• Salaries/Wages
• Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off or Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Other Compensation