Special Program Para 2, ICSP 1:1 18601-2026

About the role

This is a one-on-one position under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) status: Non-Exempt.

Responsibilities

• Treat co-workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times
• Serve as a positive role model for students, and practices the behaviors that are expected of our students
• Work in a flexible and cooperative manner
• Work as a team member to assist the teacher in implementing and evaluating goals and objectives on individual student IEPs
• Participate in team meetings as appropriate for the purpose of providing observational input or acquiring information pertinent to the position
• Monitor, collect data, as directed by the teacher
• Work in concert with Special Ed teacher to ensure students receive academic support, sensory integration, occupational and speech/ language support throughout the day
• Provide main stream support when appropriate, and have a desire to commit to these students and this program
• Exhibit willingness to learn about the disability of autism and put the information into practice
• Assist students with self regulation during class activities in small groups or individually
• Provide instructional assistance as directed by appropriate certificated staff
• Subject areas may include academic subjects, basic life skills, social skills, community access, personal hygiene, swimming, communication, physical and /or occupational therapy exercises and job skills training
• Carry out behavior management plans for individual students as appropriate
• Produce and assemble teaching materials as directed by appropriate certificated staff
• Aid in data entry, record keeping, and filing
• Grade/correct papers and homework utilizing a rubric or key
• Observe assigned students as they enter/leave school grounds, in the cafeteria and in the community and intervene as appropriate to ensure the safety of students
• Attend training meetings to broaden expertise in working with students with special needs

Qualifications

• Documentation verifying a high school diploma or GED
• One of the following:
• Official transcripts verifying an Associate’s degree (90 quarter, 60 semester)
• 72 quarter or 48 semester credits from an accredited university, college, community college or business school
• ETS ParaPro Assessment result of 461 or higher
• One year of related experience working with children in an educational setting preferred
• Successful experience as part of an educational team preferred
• Experience which demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and skills in working effectively in a team environment, providing support to achieve the desired goal(s) for the classroom and/or program area
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, and conflict resolution skills and ability to think quickly
• Experience working with children with moderated to severe disabilities preferred

Skills

• Ability to effectively communicate with and appreciate individuals from diverse, socio-economic backgrounds
• Ability to act upon evasive and aggressive behavior of students
• Ability to attend mandatory training on the weekends and successfully pass the district CPI, de-escalation/physical restraint training
• Ability to learn and use a computer monitor, keyboard, and appropriate adaptive technologies
• Ability to successfully implement educational programs and manage student behavior with direction from the classroom and Supported Communication teacher(s)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to be flexible with assigned tasks and schedules
• Ability to develop relationships and supportive roles with children who possess mental or physical disabilities
• Ability to use non-verbal strategies to communicate with, re-direct, and de-escalate student behavior

Other Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to lift, move, physically restrain a child of the size required by the job
• Ability to independently and safely escort students around the school building and grounds
• Ability to observe the behavior of students, both visually and by listening and to communicate those observations with other appropriate service providers
• Regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements

Pay

Salary range: New employees will start at the minimum hourly rate in the salary range. However, employees who have verified prior years of service in a similar occupational status from other Washington School Districts or Education School Districts, may receive experience credit towards salary placement. Salary schedules can be accessed here.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, and disability insurance benefits
• Retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
• Paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, and bereavement leave
• Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Comprehensive Professional Agreement (CPA) for this position