Special Education Para-Educator (2 positions)

About the role

This position assists certificated staff by providing instructional support tasks related to students' educational development within the school environment. The role includes supporting IEP students, implementing social skills training, and collaborating with classroom teachers.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support for IEP students in areas such as reading, writing, math, and social/behavior skills.
• Support and structure students needing behavior and social skills support.
• Aid students in developing functional skills towards independence.
• Implement and reinforce social skills training programs.
• Assist certificated staff with record-keeping, material development, and preparation of teaching aids.
• Learn and carry out instructional programs under the supervision of a teacher.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers.
• Absorb and implement assessments.
• Maintain progress in the classroom and other school activities.
• Assist certificated staff with record keeping.
• 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and desire to learn about others.
• Effective communication skills, including phone and email communication.
• Desire to be a role model for students and interact positively with them.

Licenses/Special Requirements

• Fingerprinting and background check required.
• Risk Management and Bloodborne Pathogens Training upon hire.
• May require a CPR/First Aid card depending on job assignment.

Terms of Employment

• Para Educator on the PSE Classified Salary Schedule.
• Average of 9.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, 189 days per school year.
• PSE Salary Schedule, Retirement, SEBB Benefits, 9 Holidays, Paid Sick Leave.

Conditions

• The preceding list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

Skills

• The Walla Walla School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal.
• National origin persons lacking English language skills can participate in all education programs, services, and activities.
• Contact information for compliance coordinators.