West Woodland Elementary - Special Education Assistant 1-1 (Extended Resource) - 1.0 FTE

This position supports students in the Extended Resource service pathway within special education. Duties vary based on program needs, including generalist, severe/profound, behavior disorder, hearing impaired, autism, and other specialized areas.

Responsibilities

• Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and materials under teacher direction to ensure participation for all special education students.
• Administer tests, homework, and assignments to assist in evaluating student progress and organizing individual needs.
• Provide first aid and medical assistance as required for injured or medically fragile students.
• Support students with personal care needs (e.g., toileting, changing diapers, tube feeding, assisting menstruating students) to enable school participation.
• Attend meetings and in-service training (e.g., first aid, CPR, emergency procedures) to maintain job-related competencies.
• Confer with special education and mainstream teachers to evaluate student progress and implement IEP objectives.
• Communicate with parents via phone, email, or meetings to report student progress as outlined in IEPs.
• Implement behavioral plans for students with behavior disorders to ensure safety and consistency.
• Instruct students individually or in groups (e.g., academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills) to reinforce IEP goals.
• Maintain instructional materials and student records (e.g., adapting materials, grading, attendance tracking).
• Monitor students in various school environments (e.g., restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, cafeteria) to ensure safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the efficient functioning of the work unit.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus one of the following:
  • Qualifying score on the Education Testing Service (ETS) paraeducator assessment;
  • Associate degree or higher from an accredited institution;
  • 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100-level or higher;
  • Completion of a paraeducator apprenticeship registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License or equivalent mobility.
• Ability to:
  • Perform basic math (fractions, percents, ratios);
  • Read manuals, write documents, and follow multi-step instructions;
  • Adapt to changing priorities and work with constant interruptions;
  • Communicate with diverse groups and maintain confidentiality;
  • Work as part of a team and use standard office equipment/software.
• Physical demands:
  • Seldom lifting up to 50 pounds (with or without assistance);
  • Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling;
  • Fine finger dexterity for tasks like keyboarding;
  • 45% sitting, 25% walking, 30% standing during a 7-hour workday.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Background Clearance.
• Completion of required training (e.g., CPR, First Aid, Secure Training).

Benefits

Eligibility for benefits is determined by scheduled work hours (630+ hours/year). Benefits are administered through the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).

Pay

Refer to the salary schedule for this role and comparable positions (01).