Para Educator - ECEAP

Bethel School District 403•Spanaway, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position's responsibilities are to assist the instructor with a variety of activities for students, including meal preparation and cleanup, instructing students individually or in small groups, monitoring and correcting student behavior, and supervising student activities on the playground, gym and at off-site activities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Depending upon the individual assignment, the Paraeducator - ECEAP may perform all or a combination of several of the following: Instructs students individually or in small groups in a variety of learning activities, including family style meals to promote understanding of materials presented. Provides encouragement, reinforcement and achievement of educational objectives and goals as established by instructor. Assists with the administration of objective screening or other measurements. Communicates with instructor concerning individual student progress; adjusts methods to meet the needs of a wide variety of students; consults with instructor concerning remediation or enrichment activities. Assists professional staff in implementing a targeted program. Assists instructor in maintaining records, logs, charts, assignments and other records for assessment of student progress. Supervises student behavior in classrooms, playground, at lunch and snack, at bus boarding areas, on field trips, in the washroom and at other sites as assigned to promote safe and appropriate student behavior. Corrects behaviors and maintains discipline according to established policies and procedures. Instruct students in behavioral rules and codes for student safety, socialization and individual growth. Assists students with interpersonal and personal skills mastery. Establishes and maintains effective communication with students, staff and parents for student progress and safety, and community relations. Assists in scheduling parent visits to classroom and student home visits by instructor. Assists with directing parent and student volunteers in the classroom, on field trips, and other program activities. May provide assistance to special needs students, such as lifting and positioning or assistance with personal hygiene. Performs food setup, preparation, warming, service and general cleanup. Washes dishes and laundry and disinfects tables.May prepare specialized food. May conduct or accompany instructor to visit students in their home settings. Records or assists in recordingdocumentationof the visit and observations. Monitors need for first aid for injured or ill students and refers for treatment as appropriate. Participates in a variety of meetings and training sessions Assists in maintaining records, attendance, meal count, budget changes to meet local and ESD program requirements. Maintains daily documentation log of students' transportation information according to program requirements. Works as a member of the program instructional team staffing to develop and implement programs and services to eligible children and families. May have flexible hours to allow employee to participate in family and community activities related to the program. OTHER FUNCTIONS Alerts qualified district staff to student problems. Locates, prepares, and/or modifies materials for student use, enrichment activities and special projects under the direction of assigned instructor. Prepares, duplicates, collates and distributes material; operates a variety of office equipment. Maintains physical appearance of classroom and other assigned areas; maintains, assembles and stores playground equipment as assigned; maintains supplies as assigned. Provides backup, in the classroom as assigned; answers telephone; files materials. May serve on various district committees and/or departmental work teams. Models appropriate and cooperative behavior, including protecting confidential information, consistent with district ethical guidelines. Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age
Hold high school diploma or its equivalent
Successfully passed the ETS Para Pro test or Pearson Paraprofessional assessment
AA degree or higher
Earned seventy-two (72) quarter credits or forty-eight (48) semester credits at an accredited institution of higher education
Completion of registered apprenticeship program offered by the Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries
Successful completion of The Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program
Current CDA; or Early Childhood Education (ECE) certificate that meets or exceeds CDA requirements; or AA/BA/MA in any field plus 12 ECE credits; or AA/BA/MA in any field plus CDA.
Demonstrated skill in reading, writing and communicating.
Ability to deal with students in a warm and confident manner.
Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments.
Ability to organize activities.
Ability to follow and give instructions.
Ability to be fair and consistent when working with students.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to learn and implement effective behavior management techniques.
Ability to learn and implement effective instructional techniques.
Knowledge of student safety rules and procedures.
Ability to learn the use of computers and various software packages for student instruction and record keeping.
Ability to learn the operation of general office machines.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents and staff.
Ability to maintain accurate records.
Ability to fill in for instructor as needed in case of absence.
Requires fingerprinting and background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury or neglect of a minor.
Must complete training in and adhere to district infection control plan.
Required to obtain first aid and CPR certification and Washington State food handlers' permit.
Proof of passing TB (tuberculosis) test.
Hepatitis-B immunization is offered.

Nice To Haves

One-year experience in an early childhood setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the instructor with a variety of activities for students, including meal preparation and cleanup.
Instruct students individually or in small groups.
Monitor and correct student behavior.
Supervise student activities on the playground, gym and at off-site activities.
Assist with the administration of objective screening or other measurements.
Communicate with instructor concerning individual student progress.
Adjust methods to meet the needs of a wide variety of students.
Consult with instructor concerning remediation or enrichment activities.
Assist professional staff in implementing a targeted program.
Assist instructor in maintaining records, logs, charts, assignments and other records for assessment of student progress.
Supervise student behavior in classrooms, playground, at lunch and snack, at bus boarding areas, on field trips, in the washroom and at other sites as assigned.
Correct behaviors and maintain discipline according to established policies and procedures.
Instruct students in behavioral rules and codes for student safety, socialization and individual growth.
Assist students with interpersonal and personal skills mastery.
Establish and maintain effective communication with students, staff and parents for student progress and safety, and community relations.
Assist in scheduling parent visits to classroom and student home visits by instructor.
Assist with directing parent and student volunteers in the classroom, on field trips, and other program activities.
Provide assistance to special needs students, such as lifting and positioning or assistance with personal hygiene.
Perform food setup, preparation, warming, service and general cleanup.
Wash dishes and laundry and disinfect tables.
Prepare specialized food.
Conduct or accompany instructor to visit students in their home settings.
Record or assist in recording documentation of the visit and observations.
Monitor need for first aid for injured or ill students and refer for treatment as appropriate.
Participate in a variety of meetings and training sessions.
Assist in maintaining records, attendance, meal count, budget changes to meet local and ESD program requirements.
Maintain daily documentation log of students' transportation information according to program requirements.
Work as a member of the program instructional team staffing to develop and implement programs and services to eligible children and families.
May have flexible hours to allow employee to participate in family and community activities related to the program.
Alert qualified district staff to student problems.
Locate, prepare, and/or modify materials for student use, enrichment activities and special projects under the direction of assigned instructor.
Prepare, duplicate, collate and distribute material; operate a variety of office equipment.
Maintain physical appearance of classroom and other assigned areas; maintain, assemble and store playground equipment as assigned; maintain supplies as assigned.
Provide backup, in the classroom as assigned; answer telephone; file materials.
May serve on various district committees and/or departmental work teams.
Model appropriate and cooperative behavior, including protecting confidential information, consistent with district ethical guidelines.
Perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.