Paraeducator - SpEd Resource

Position: Para-SpEd Resource

Location: Barnes Elementary School

Responsibilities

• Assist the special education teacher in maintaining necessary records
• Undertake with the timely submission of IEPs and progress reports and documentation of provision 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
• 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
• Must possess valid first aid and CPR cards (or obtain upon employment) and be willing to keep cards current
• Must possess valid CPI training (or obtain upon employment)
• Previous experience or training in working with students with disabilities preferred
• Must have 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 be able to 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 be able to 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 him/her a good role model for students; work apparel should be appropriate for a professional and safe work environment
• 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:
  • 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

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