High School Special Education Paraeducator

Northshore School District 417 • Bothell, WA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The Northshore School District is seeking qualified candidates for a High School Special Education Paraeducator position. This role supports a certificated special education teacher in instructing, developing behavior, and teaching life skills to special education students. The position may involve assignments in Learning Center classrooms (pull-out or self-contained) or general education classrooms, and may include one-on-one support for students based on their Individualized Education Program (IEP). This posting is to create an applicant pool for potential vacancies throughout the school year.

Requirements

• Be at least eighteen years of age.
• Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Meet one of the following: Have received a passing score on one of the assessments approved by the board, Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university, Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training or equivalent is required (training provided upon hire).
• Willingness to learn about special education student disabilities, terms and special needs equipment used.
• Willingness to learn about classroom management techniques.
• Ability to work cooperatively with teachers and enjoy interacting with children.
• Knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, and English usage.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and compute effectively.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to operate computers and learn specific software.
• Ability to be accepting of students with disabilities.
• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to interact with children in a warm, confident manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the public.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of Washington State Core Competencies for Paraeducators within 3 years of hire.
• May require a reliable means of transportation and a valid Washington state driver's license if position requires travel between schools.
• Employees assigned to work with students whose behavior includes physical or verbal aggression will be required to undergo training on safety and appropriate intervention techniques.
• Other district provided training may be required depending on the assignment.

Responsibilities

• Assists students in learning, behavior, social, daily living and/or physical development.
• Assists with implementing detailed plans for individual students or small groups as developed by the classroom teacher.
• May assist students in their general education classes.
• Provides individual tutoring, assists student in organization, scribes lessons, proctors tests, and adapts lessons with the guidance of the classroom teacher.
• Directs small group activities; leads lessons at the direction of the classroom teacher, adapting lessons to meet specific student instructional needs and goals; assists with preparation of instructional materials; records classroom data and provides feedback to classroom teacher on student progress; and consults with teacher on IEP goals.
• Assists with student behavior management and social skills; corrects or redirects inappropriate student behavior consistent with student behavior plans and best practices; ensures student safety at all times; may restrain students using procedures consistent with employee training.
• May assist students with medical needs, with self-care; assists with toileting by accompanying students to the restroom, transfers students from wheelchairs to toilets; changes diapers, may perform catheterization if trained by a registered nurse; change or empty bags for students who are catheterized; reposition students or lift students with the assistance of others or by using assistive equipment; and assists students with feeding, including tube feeding.
• Works as a team member building special services team.
• Serves as a liaison between students, teachers, parents and other building staff.
• May participate in parent conferences or as a member of the building multi-disciplinary team.
• May attend staff meetings and professional development courses.
• Assists and supervises students in free time activities.
• May supervise playground activities and school bus-loading/unloading.
• Assists students using the computer; understands classroom technology and helps troubleshoot student computer issues.
• Acts as a role model for students and actively listens to their needs.
• May be required to ride the bus with a student to and from school.
• Performs other related duties consistent with the job description and employee assignment.

Benefits

• Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package, for eligible positions.
• Medical plans with prescription benefits
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Dependent Care Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED