Paraeducator - Vision Program 1:1

About the role

The paraeducator in this position must be willing to work 1:1 with a special needs student under the direction of the certificated teacher of the visually impaired. By providing direct instruction to students to increase their visual efficiency skills, modifying materials and assisting students in the operation and maintenance of specialized equipment.

Responsibilities

• Aid the vision program staff with modifications and supplemental services necessary for the education of students with visual impairments.
• Aid in the implementation of each student’s IEP goals and objectives.
• Aid in the production, ordering, dissemination and return of braille, large print and audio materials and equipment.
• Maintain communication with the vision program supervisor and staff, and other district personnel and agencies.
• Operate, and assist students in the operation and maintenance of specialized equipment such as Braillers, keyboarding equipment, electronic scanners, low vision devices, and personal computers.
• Train other staff members in the use of specialized equipment.
• Aid in providing instruction to students on how to use low vision devices and equipment.
• Work toward developing and maintaining, in oneself and in the students, proper attitudes, good work habits and respect for the rights and properties of others and to maximize students’ independence.
• Aid in the maintenance of confidentially of student records.
• Aid the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.
• Keep instructional staff informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
• Aid the vision program staff with promoting and maintaining program goals.
• Provide technical information to paraeducators and other staff regarding accommodations and materials used by visually impaired students.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain data to modify IEP and help determine program effectiveness.
• Provide all staff with essential information to meet IEP goals and objectives.
• Aid in developing and implementing behavior plans for the student.
• Aid with the teaching of appropriate daily living skills, including personal hygiene, communication and classroom routines.
• Change diapers and/or toilet train as needed.
• Aid student with successful transitions such as music, P.E., library, motor activities, lunch, and recess.
• Aid in transferring student, if in a wheelchair, from chair to floor and back, from chair to toilet and back or to special equipment (i.e., Stander, special chair, etc.) using either a Hoyer lift or 1 - 2 person lift.
• Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.
• Assist substitute teacher with helpful information pertinent to the classroom.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• One of the following:
• AA degree,
• High school diploma (or equivalent) and 48 college-level semester credits or 72 college-level quarter credits,
• High school diploma (or equivalent) and pass the state approved paraeducator assessment test
• Experience working with visually impaired students
• Pass a criminal background check
• Possess and maintain district-paid Type II driver’s license
• Possess and maintain district-paid Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) certificated course
• Complete the district's paraeducator core competency requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in basic spelling, math and grammar skills
• Strong background and training in reading instruction, remediation, and assessment

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• English grammar and spelling
• Basic math
• Positive behavior interventions
• Right Response and de-escalation techniques
• Knowledge of School Board Policies
• Ability to work independently and work collaboratively with others fostering a team approach whenever appropriate
• Maintain a good work attendance record, be punctual, and follow District procedures for reporting all absences
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, flexibility and a commitment to students
• Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines
• Develop and maintain positive relations with staff and service providers
• Follow written and verbal directions with minimal supervision
• Speak, read and follow written communications in English
• Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality
• Communicate effectively with staff, students, parents/guardians, and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community
• Interact positively with students, parents and staff in a professional manner and demonstrate a commitment for students and their success
• Continue professional growth
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District
• Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools’ commitment to “Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future.”
• Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently stand and walk, bend neck and back, use hands for repetitive grasping and pushing/pulling.
• The employee is frequently required to squat, kneel, and use hands for fine manipulation.
• The employee will occasionally be required to sit, climb stairs/ladder, lift and reach overhead, crawl, and lift/carry.
• The employee must constantly lift/carry up to 5 pounds and must frequently lift/carry up to 10 pounds.
• The employee will occasionally lift/carry a maximum of 50 lbs.
• The employee is occasionally required to push/pull a maximum force of 20 lbs.

Work Conditions

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The employee occasionally may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
• The employee is occasionally required to push/pull a maximum force of 20 lbs.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb stairs/ladder.
• The employee is occasionally required to crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to squat, kneel, and use hands for fine manipulation.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift/carry up to 10 pounds.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• The employee is occasionally required to bend neck and back.
• The employee is occasionally required to use hands for repetitive grasping and pushing/pulling.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift/carry up to 5 pounds.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift/carry a maximum of 50 lbs.
• The employee is occasionally required to push/pull a maximum force of 20 lbs.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb stairs/ladder.
• The employee is occasionally required to crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to squat, kneel, and use hands for fine manipulation.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift/carry up to 10 pounds.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• The employee is occasionally required to bend neck and back.
• The employee is occasionally required to use hands for repetitive grasping and pushing/pulling.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift/carry up to 5 pounds.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift/carry a maximum of 50 lbs.
• The employee is occasionally required to push/pull a maximum force of 20 lbs.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb stairs/ladder.
• The employee is occasionally required to crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to squat, kneel, and use hands for fine manipulation.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift/carry up to 10 pounds.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• The employee is occasionally required to bend neck and back.
• The employee is occasionally required to use hands for repetitive grasping and pushing/pulling.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift/carry up to 5 pounds.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift/carry a maximum of 50 lbs.
• The employee is occasionally required to push/pull a maximum force of 20 lbs.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb stairs/ladder.
• The employee is occasionally required to crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to squat, kneel, and use hands for fine manipulation.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift/carry up to 10 pounds.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• The employee is occasionally required to bend neck and back.
• The employee is occasionally required to use hands for repetitive grasping and pushing/pulling.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift/carry up to 5 pounds.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift/carry a maximum of 50 lbs.
• The employee is occasionally required to push/pull a maximum force of 20 lbs.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb stairs/ladder.
• The employee is occasionally required to crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to squat, kneel, and use hands for fine manipulation.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift/carry up to 10 pounds.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• The employee is occasionally required to bend neck and back.
• The employee is occasionally required to use hands for repetitive grasping and pushing/pulling.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift/carry up to 5 pounds.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift/carry a maximum of 50 lbs.
• The employee is occasionally required to push/pull a maximum force of 20 lbs.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb stairs/ladder.
• The employee is occasionally required to crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to squat, kneel, and use hands for fine manipulation.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift/carry up to 10 pounds.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• The employee is occasionally required to bend neck and back.
• The employee is occasionally required to use hands for repetitive grasping and pushing/pulling.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift/carry up to 5 pounds.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift/carry a maximum of 50 lbs.
• The employee is occasionally required to push/pull a maximum force of 20 lbs.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb stairs/ladder.
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