High Needs Paraeducator Preschool - (Half Days [A.M.] Mon-Thur)

Orting School District • Orting, WA

48d • $26 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Work under the supervision of certificated staff in the preschool classroom to provide instructional or other appropriate services, and may include working one-on-one with an assigned student.

Requirements

• Must meet the following requirements to move forward in the screening process:
• Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent; and
• (a) Have received a qualifying score on the Education Testing Service paraeducator assessment; or
• (b) Hold an associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or
• (c) Have earned seventy-two quarter credits or forty-eight semester credits at the one hundred level or higher at an accredited college or university; or
• (d) Have completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to relate to students, staff and parents.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to utilize appropriate strategies and techniques to provide effective instructional support.
• Work Skills Assessments: Achieve minimum acceptable levels/scores in reading, writing, math and technology assessments.
• First Aid/CPR Certified

Nice To Haves

• Applicable AA degree or equivalent work experience and/or training preferred.
• PREFERRED candidates will have experience working with students in a school classroom setting.

Responsibilities

• Assisting students with toileting including catherization
• Feedings, oral and tube feeding (excluding the non-oral administration of medication)
• Suctioning
• Transferring non-ambulatory students
• Physical restraint in accordance with the aversive therapy plan
• Diabetic health plan management (with evidence of completion of PDA training)
• Work with students individually or in small groups in a variety of content areas/subjects.
• Assist staff, as appropriate, in the design, implementation, and evaluation of instructional programs and student progress.
• Assist in student supervision and discipline.
• File papers, run errands, operate duplication machines, attendance, minor clerical duties.
• Lead group discussions.
• Work with students individually or in small groups in a variety of content areas/subjects
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligibility for benefits is determined by the number of hours an employee is anticipated to work during the school year (September 1 through August 31). Employees anticipated to work 630 hours or more in a year are eligible for the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, long-term disability and the employee assistance program.
• The district's healthcare benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Benefit eligible employees also qualify to optionally participate in deferred compensation/403B plans, dependent care flexible spending/health savings accounts, and additional life insurance and/or added long-term disability coverage through employee contributions. Sick leave, vacation, personal leave, and any paid holidays are aligned with bargaining agreements by association, as listed on our website.
• Other benefits include VEBA, which is a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and serves as a way to contribute dollars on a pre-tax basis for out of pocket benefits costs, whether it be for medical, dental or vision premiums, or any other out of pocket medical expenses. This benefit is available, based on the outcome of annual voting of employees by group.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED