Re-Posted: Para-Educator Special Education 18-21 Year Old Program (STABLE)

About the role

This position assists certificated staff by providing instructional support, job coaching, transit training, and other vocational and adaptive skills related to students' educational development.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support for IEP students.
• Provide job coaching in the community.
• Support and structure students needing behavior and social skills support.
• Aid students in developing functional skills leading to independence.
• Implement and reinforce social skills training programs.
• Assist certificated staff with record-keeping, material development, and teaching aid preparation.
• Carry out instructional programs developed by supervising teachers.
• Collaborate with community members and program staff.
• Absorb and apply instructional techniques under teacher supervision.
• Assess students and monitor their progress in the classroom and community.
• Provide transportation to and from community sites.
• Promote positive public relations when communicating with the public.

Other Functions

• Perform routine classroom and building clerical tasks as needed.
• Serve on various district committees and/or departmental work teams.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• AA Degree, 72 college level credits, or ability to pass the Federal Para-Educator test.
• Experience working with students in an educational setting and/or evidence of an interest in supporting learning experiences.

Skills

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and desire to learn about others' identities.
• Effective communication skills, including phone and email communication.
• The desire to be a positive role model for students.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Requirements

• Fingerprinting and background check required.
• Completion of Walla Walla Public Schools Risk Management and Bloodborne Pathogens Training upon hire.
• Completion of de-escalation procedures training upon hire.
• First Aid card or willingness to obtain one upon hire.
• Type II driver's license or willingness to obtain one upon hire.

Benefits

Para Educator on the PSE Classified Salary Schedule. A6 hours per day, 5 days per week, 189 days per school year; PSE Salary Schedule, Retirement, SEBB Benefits, 9 Holidays, Paid Sick Leave.