Paraeducator - SpEd-LEEP

6.75 hours/day, 7:15am to 2:30pm; 191 days/year. Potential reduction in hours due to Wednesday early release, early dismissals for parent conferences, holidays, and the last day of school. Hours, job assignment, and/or building assignment are subject to change based on program needs determined by the district.

Pay

PSE 1 Salary Schedule

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance in accordance with the School Employee Benefits Board rules and regulations
• Paid time off and other benefits as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Public School Employees of Kelso Chapter #1

Responsibilities

• Assist the special education teacher in maintaining necessary records
• Ensure timely submission of IEPs, progress reports, and documentation of services related to an IEP
• Assist in daily hygiene activities, including personal care (toileting, grooming, etc.) for students with disabilities, if needed
• 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
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Must have regular and consistent attendance.

Requirements

• Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of diversity among individual students and the ability to set appropriate expectations for individual students
• Valid first aid and CPR cards (or obtain upon employment) and willingness to keep cards current
• Valid CPI training (or obtain upon employment)
• Physical ability to lift, position, and/or transfer students (with assistance as may be required) up to 21 years of age
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with teachers, parents, and students with disabilities
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member and project a positive, friendly, and caring attitude toward others
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to participate in activities and responsibilities as assigned by the classroom teacher
• Demonstrated ability to work independently under the direction of the classroom teacher while accepting direction and constructive criticism
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters appropriately and ethically
• Demonstrated ability to work with student records and data collection
• Ability to effectively supervise students in all school areas
• Willingness to participate in classroom team meetings, in-service offerings, and local workshops
• Demonstrated ability to use proper grammar and spelling in written and oral communication and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to use multiple communication systems such as email, computers, document readers, and smart boards
• Neat, clean personal appearance and personal traits that make you a good role model for students; work apparel should be appropriate for a professional and safe work environment

Qualifications

Be at least eighteen years of age, hold a high school diploma and/or equivalent, and meet at least one of the following options:

• Have received a passing score on one of the assessments approved by PESB (Professional Educator Standards Board)
• Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university
• Have completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council (WSATC)

Must 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.

Previous experience or training in working with students with disabilities preferred.