Instructional Assistant/Paraeducator - Overlake Specialty School
About The Position
The Overlake Specialty School is a year-round school serving the special needs of students in elementary through high school. Each student comes to the Specialty School with different life experiences, dispositions and learning histories. We provide a therapeutic environment where students learn functional, social, academic and behavioral skills by direct instruction and hands-on experience through healthy relationships with adults and peers. This role is Monday - Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm, providing assistance to special needs students in a classroom setting. You will be essential in assisting in the development & delivery of the IEP while working closely with the classroom teacher to supervise classroom activities.
Requirements
- Must be a high school graduate and also meet the Washington State paraprofessional guidelines (2 years of college credit).
- Position requires Right Response certification within first 6 months of employment
- Positions requires non-healthcare CPR and First Aid certifications within the first year of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors in Education or Mental Health field preferred.
- Previous experience working with behaviorally disturbed, mentally ill, and/or children with learning disabilities preferred.
- Previous experience in either intensive psychiatric treatment facilities or school systems is helpful.
- Current WA State driver's license preferred
Responsibilities
- assisting in the development & delivery of the IEP
- working closely with the classroom teacher to supervise classroom activities
Benefits
- Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month.
- Many Overlake services covered at 100%.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year.
- Generous retirement plan matching starting at 5% and increasing to 7% after five years with immediate vesting.
- Pre-tax and Roth after tax retirement savings plans.
- An expanded Employee Assistance Program.
- A caregiver support program to help with everything from childcare to eldercare.
- Free parking and Orca transit passes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
