Special Education (Rosen Preschool) - 1 to 1 Instructional Assistant - 1.0FTE

About the role

This position is assigned to Preschool Development. Special Education Assistant job duties vary according to the school/program needs, i.e., generalist, severe/profound, behavior disorder, hearing impaired, autism, etc. This role will also require diapering.

Responsibilities

• Adapt, under the direction of the teacher, classroom activities, assignments and/or materials for the purpose of providing an opportunity for all special education students to participate in classroom activities.
• Administer a variety of materials and assignments (e.g. tests, homework, grades papers, folders, etc.) for the purpose of assisting teacher in evaluating students' progress and/or organizing the individual needs of the student.
• Administer first aid and medical assistance as required for the purpose of providing appropriate care for injured children.
• Assist students requiring support in addressing personal care needs due to medical condition and/or physical limitations for the purpose of allowing students to function in school environment.
• Attend meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Confer with teacher/s (special education and/or mainstream teacher) on a regular basis for the purpose of assisting in evaluating special education student progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Confer with teachers and/or parents (e.g. phone calls, e-mails, parent-teacher meetings, recording student progress in a notebook, etc.) for the purpose of providing information related to the student's progress as established in their individual educational program.
• Direct and implement behavioral plans for students with behavior disorders or other conditions for the purpose of assisting in meeting special education students needs, protecting the safety of the child and others, and providing a consistent environment.
• Instruct students in a variety of activities in individual and group settings (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives, implement plans for remediation of students deficiencies in accordance with students individual educational program goals and ensuring students success in school.
• Maintain instructional materials and/or student files/records (e.g. adapting instructional materials, checking papers, attendance, set up adapted projects, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable information.
• Monitor students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of aiding students and providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge

• Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios.
• Read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others.
• Understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.
• Instructional procedures and practices.
• Age appropriate student activities.
• Safety practices and procedures.
• Conflict resolution.
• Stages of child development/behavior.

Skills

• Perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Adhere to safety practices.
• Operate standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records.

Ability

• Gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment.
• Work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods.
• Work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize job-related equipment.
• In working with others, problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans.
• Adapt to changing work priorities.
• Communicate with diverse groups.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work as part of a team.
• Work with constant interruptions.
• Ability to key-board; learn to use personal computers.
• May require the ability to do basic signing.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one of the following:
  • Have received a qualifying score on the Education Testing Service paraeducator assessment as published by PESB;
  • Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university;
  • Have earned seventy-two quarter credits or forty-eight semester credits at the one hundred 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.

Certificates & Licenses

• Valid State of Washington Driver's License or evidence of equivalent mobility.
• Secure Training, CPR, First Aid.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Background Clearance.