1:1 Paraeducator - Special Services (251013001)

Bremerton School District•Bremerton, WA

65d

About The Position

This position is 4.5 hrs/day for 181 days/year. This 1:1 position requires traveling with a student to Tacoma each day to provide safety supervision of the student during the ride to and from school. The anticipated schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:45 am to 10:00 am and 2:30 pm to 4:45 pm. Wednesday anticipated schedule is 8:45 am to 11:00 am and 2:30 pm to 4:45 pm. The position of Paraeducator is responsible for assisting teachers with planning curriculum; preparing materials and resources for student instruction; conducting student assessments for placement/progress reporting; maintaining student records. Paraeducators serving special needs students may be required to assist with student mobility; provide medical support; perform therapy sessions as directed; operate assistive technology; and assist with the implementation of the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP).

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
72 college credits or an AA Degree or
ParaPro Test (Praxis) with a passing score of 455 or higher, Pearson Assessment with a score of 220 or higher, or Master Teacher test with a score over 65%
Ability to perform the essential job functions in the work environment with or without reasonable accommodation.
Possesses knowledge of child development and learning styles. Ability to assist in planning curriculum and to apply new methods of instruction.
Skilled in use of standard office equipment including computer and relevant software; skilled in use of current technology or willingness to learn; ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, demonstrating the proper use of grammar, punctuation and spelling.
Possess effective human relations skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision; organize and prioritize work; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, students and the community.
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor, defuse tense situations, and remain calm under pressure.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all work related matters.

Nice To Haves

Some child development course work or training preferred.
Previous experience with children in a school environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Instruct individuals or small groups to promote student learning objectives (i.e. reviewing letters/sounds, introducing new concepts/strategies, assisting students with self-corrections). This includes assisting with the implementation of students' Individual Education Plans, including progress reporting and WAAS portfolio prompts.
Supervise students to ensure safety and well-being (i.e., classroom, lunchroom, recess, safety patrol, bus duty, parking areas). Supervision of special needs students may include students who exhibit unsafe, aggressive, or self-injurious behaviors or have medical conditions that require assistance and supervision.
Maintain student records/information (i.e. student daily attendance, grades, individual education plans, assessments); assess and monitor student progress; assist in the preparation of reports and documents to meet district and/or state reporting requirements.
Conduct student assessments to determine student placement and to evaluate progress.
Assist certificated staff with planning and preparing curriculum, materials, and resources as needed.
Process students' daily work; correct, grade, and record papers; communicate progress to students and teachers.
Assist students with toileting and basic hygiene needs; able to perform a one- or two-person lift.
Provide medical assistance (i.e., suctioning, tube feeding, disbursing medications, and seizure monitoring) and/or therapy sessions (i.e., occupational, physical, or speech language therapy) as directed by certificated staff or health care professionals. This may include medical assistance that requires specific training by a health care professional.
Provide off-site supervision of students participating in a work-based learning programs or athletic activities.
Attend meetings and training as required to improve knowledge and maintain skills.
Perform other related duties as assigned.