Leave Replacement Paraeducator - 1:1 (Specialized Instruction) @ SWE #1640

Monroe School District•Monroe, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a long-term leave replacement position for a Specialized Instructional Paraeducator, 1:1 Student Support, at Salem Woods Elementary. The role involves assisting instructional personnel with learning materials and programs, working with students with a wide range of disabilities, tutoring, monitoring student progress, managing student behavior, preparing instructional materials, and providing basic care. The position requires adherence to federal and state laws, district policies, and mandatory reporting protocols. Employees in this role are not eligible to transfer to other para positions for two years. The anticipated start date is May 4, 2026, with an anticipated end date of June 17, 2026. The position works 6.5 hours per day, from 8:40 a.m. to 3:40 p.m., for 31 days per year.

Requirements

Be at least eighteen years of age.
Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university, OR Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university, OR Completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council, OR Received a passing score on one of the PESB approved assessments.
First Aid, CPR and AED certification.
CPI-certification for specified positions including Positive Behavior Support (PBS), Structured Learning Center (SLC), and some 1:1 student support positions.
Completion of all state required paraeducator certifications.
Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint clearance.
I-9 employment eligibility in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
HIV/HBV training (obtain within 60 days of hire date – District provided).
Human Resources new hire training (obtain within 60 days of hire date – District provided).
One year of paid or volunteer experience working with multi-age groups of children.
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by training or coursework in child growth and development, instructional technology, or a closely related field.

Nice To Haves

CPI-certification for specified positions including Positive Behavior Support (PBS), Structured Learning Center (SLC), and some 1:1 student support positions.
Additionally other specific positions may be identified by the Executive Director of Student Services.

Responsibilities

Assist instructional personnel with presentation of learning materials and in delivery of instructional programs.
Work with students with a wide range of physical, mental, social and behavioral disabilities.
Tutor individual students and small groups of students to reinforce and follow up learning activities.
Monitor and assist students in drill, practice, and study activities per the instructional program and/or individual student learning plan.
Direct students into safe learning activities and functions, and assist in shaping of appropriate social behaviors.
Monitor and assist in remediation of specific learning problems and conditions.
Assist in management of student behavior through the use of positive strategies and techniques.
Collaborate and execute student’s behavior plans with fidelity.
Assist in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids for use with individual or small groups of students at the direction of the supervising teacher.
Provide support to students who need catheterization, with training provided.
Attend to basic care of students including toileting, diapering, dressing and feeding.
Perform routine first aid which may include aiding students experiencing seizures or respiratory distress.
Maintain a variety of records and files, including confidential student records and information.
Operate and assist students in the operation of a variety of instructional media, equipment and technology.
Flexibility to learn and accommodate new students as they arrive to the program with individual behaviors and IEP goals.
Administer and score a variety of criterion referenced and general aptitude tests, and record the test results.
Assist in maintaining an orderly, safe, welcoming, and positive learning environment.
De-escalate students per district protocol and procedure.
Assist with transitions on and off the school bus.
Help students unpack and put things in the correct location.
Monitor students at recess for safety.
Adhere to federal and state laws and district regulations, policies, procedures and practices.
Mandatory reporting for incidents of child abuse, harassment, intimidation, bullying, boundary invasions, fights, substance abuse, etc.
Abide by employment provisions provided for in the collective bargaining agreement.
Observe strict confidentiality regarding student and staff information.
Maintain regular punctual attendance.