Special Education Paraeducator 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 a certified teacher, specialist or principal. Students may be medically fragile and/or have behavior problems which could range from mild to severe. This position supports the teacher and other caregivers with a variety of instructional and physical tasks that will help the student achieve the highest level of independent functioning possible when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the care of medically fragile or behaviorally challenged student as directed and or stated in their IEP.
• Aid in the daily instruction of the assigned student and other students.
• Aid in the development, implementation and evaluation of IEP goals and objectives.
• Develop and implement behavior plans for the student.
• Aid in the teaching of appropriate daily living skills, including personal hygiene, communication and classroom routines.
• Assist 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.

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• Proficient in basic spelling, math and grammar skills
• Experienced and/or training in reading instruction, remediation, and assessment
• Pass a criminal background check
• Washington State driver's license
• Possess and maintain Type II driver's license
• Complete the district's paraeducator core competency requirements
• Possess and maintain Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) certificated course
• Successfully complete the FWPS district-approved Right Response training at the advanced level at the next available time; maintain current certification at the advanced level through an annual recertification class
• Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis

SkillsKnowledge/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.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Sick and vacation leave
• Life insurance
• Retail