Paraeducator - SLP

About the role

Location: Barnes Elementary School
Hours: 6.25 hours per day, 8:30am to 3:15pm; 190 days/year.
Potential reduction hours due to Wednesday early release, early dismissals for parent conferences, holidays, and last day of school; reduction hours subject to change.
Job assignment and/or building assignment are subject to change based on program needs determined by the district.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and manage an individual and/or groups of students on assigned tasks and in implementation of the communication program
• Complete required/requested paperwork (e.g. Medicaid billing logs, meeting notifications, special education forms) in a timely manner
• Participate in the student screening process and in the implementation of the communication program of special needs students
• Auxiliary in maintaining necessary records
• Supervise students in the cafeteria, classroom, on school grounds and in the community as needed
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Aid in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies

Requirements

• Preferred training in CPID
• Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of diversity among individual students and the ability to set appropriate
• Previous experience working with students with communication disorders as well as a background in language acquisition and speech development preferred
• Demonstrated ability to model and distinguish clear and appropriate speech and language
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with staff, parents and students with disabilities
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, flexible, and work independently toward assigned duties
• Demonstrated ability to uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures
• Demonstrated ability to chart, graph and maintain student progress data records
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information appropriately and ethically
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently operate common office equipment such as copier, computer, etc.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Willingness to take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Willingness to participate in professional development activities, i.e. classroom team meetings, in-service offerings, local workshops and clinical/educational conferences
• Demonstrated ability to accept and follow through with changes suggested by staff and/or administrators when needed
• Willingness to communicate effectively (e.g. ask questions, state concerns, share information) both verbally and in written work
• Follow treatment plans as prescribed by SLP and notify SLP as soon as possible if the treatment does not appear to meet stated student needs
• Neat, clean personal appearance; work apparel should be appropriate for a professional and safe work environment
• Must be able to provide own transportation as travel to different school sites may be required

Qualifications

• Be at least eighteen years of age, hold a high school diploma and/or equivalent, AND must meet at least one of the following options:
• Hold an AA degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• Earn 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits all at a 100 level or above at an accredited college or university
• Receive a qualifying score on the Education Testing Service (ETS) paraeducator assessment
• Have completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council
• Complete training on the Fundamental Course of Study within the timelines described in RCW 28A.413.070 in years that the program is funded by the legislature

Skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Willingness to take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Willingness to participate in professional development activities, i.e. classroom team meetings, in-service offerings, local workshops and clinical/educational conferences
• Demonstrated ability to accept and follow through with changes suggested by staff and/or administrators when needed
• Willingness to communicate effectively (e.g. ask questions, state concerns, share information) both verbally and in written work

Benefits

• This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance in accordance with the School Employee Benefits Board rules and regulations.
• Information about benefits offered can be found HERE.
• Paid time off and other benefits are offered in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Public School Employees of Kelso Chapter #1 found HERE.

Pay

Pay Range: PSE 1
Salary Schedule: TBD

Schedule

TBD