One-to-One DLC Special Education Paraprofessional @ West Valley Middle School Pool of 3

West Valley School District•Yakima, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The One-to-One DLC Special Education Paraprofessional assists in the supervision and instruction of students, monitors students in various settings (classroom, playground, cafeteria, library, bus loading, field trips, etc.), and provides general support to assigned certificated teacher(s). This role is directly responsible to the classroom teacher and building principal.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
At least one of the following: 2 year post-secondary degree or more, 72 quarter credits at a post-secondary school, or passed ETS Paraprofessional Assessment.
Certified in Safety Care De-Escalation/Restraint or similar program.
CPR Certificate and First Aid Certificate may be required.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Preferred
Previous experience working with students who have autism is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist students individually or in small groups in presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts and reaching academic goals.
Follow a structured teaching and learning plan, carrying out direct instruction tutoring.
Assist students in their understanding of whole group instruction and guide independent work.
Provide students with practice on identified skills areas and incorporate IEP requirements into daily lesson plans.
Maintain records and charts indicating students’ progress and inform the classroom teacher of student progress.
Maintain classroom equipment, work areas, and student files/records, including adapting instructional materials.
Assist the teacher in monitoring student behavior and discipline students as authorized.
Monitor individual and/or groups of students in various settings to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
Teach and reinforce appropriate behavior with students and restrain students from harming themselves or others.
Perform record keeping and clerical functions such as copying, laminating, correcting papers, phone calls, and scheduling activities.
Provide one-to-one assistance with changing, diapering, and personal hygiene as needed.
Assist students with feeding and administer tube feeding if required.
Mainstream students in general education settings as requested.
Serve as the primary source of information and help to substitute teachers with assigned students.
Attend meetings and trainings as requested.
Ride the school bus before and/or after school if required.
Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
Utilize reasonable and professional judgment.
Observe and utilize professional medical/safety precautions, including positioning children safely and transferring students.
Assist other personnel as needed to ensure an efficient and effective work environment.
Drive a district vehicle with students to and from community-based learning settings.
Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
Utilize reasonable and professional judgment.
Observe and utilize professional medical/safety precautions to include positioning children in a safe and secure manner in adaptive equipment and transferring orthopedically disabled children to and from different equipment including toilets.
Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.