Bilingual Instructional Paraeducator: American Sign Language (ASL)- Chess Elementary
About The Position
PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 is seeking a Bilingual Instructional Paraeducator proficient in American Sign Language (ASL) for Rowena Chess Elementary School for the 26/27 school year. This position involves working with special needs students and requires a high school diploma or equivalent, bimodal bilingualism, and proficiency in ASL. The role includes assisting students with personal care needs, potentially involving diapering, tube feeding, toileting, and catheters, with additional pay per CBA if these duties are performed. The paraeducator will also be responsible for playground duties and office tasks, and must be willing to learn to communicate with students using adaptive communication devices.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
- Bimodal bilingualism, required.
- Must meet one or more of the following: -Associates degree or higher; -Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher; and/or -Have passed the Educational Testing Service (ETS) paraeducator assessment.
- Demonstrated exemplary customer service and responsiveness
- Must complete annual required training hours
- Para Certificate hours
- Must be proficient in ASL (American Sign Language)
- Evidence of successful ability to work with the deaf/hearing impaired
- Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with staff, students, and patrons
- Demonstrated punctuality and an excellent work attendance record
- CPI trained or willingness to be trained
Nice To Haves
- College or on-the-job training experience as a paraeducator
- Willingness to do office tasks
- Willingness to study materials provided by supervisory personnel and/or take college classes to improve basic instructional skills
- Knowledge of elementary subject matter
- Experience working with special needs students
- First aid card preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist with needs related to working with special needs students such as diapering, tube feeding, toileting, catheters, lifting, etc.
- Do playground duties and/or office tasks
- Communicate with students using adaptive communication devices or willingness to learn
- Work within designated bounds of authority and confidentiality
- Follow supervisory directions and employ personal initiative when necessary
- Follow safe work practices and procedures
Benefits
- Additional pay per CBA if completing duties such as diapering, tube feeding, toileting, catheters, lifting, etc.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
