Para - SPED Life Skills - 20264018

Clover Park School District • Lakewood, WA

7d • $28 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Job incumbents work under general direction of the building administrator and under specific direction of the classroom teacher. The primary purpose of this job is to assist the teacher with implementation of an educational program for special education students by providing instruction as assigned, behavior management, preparation of classroom materials, and primary care of life skills students such as lifting, toileting, washing and feeding. Assignment may be at the elementary or secondary level.

Requirements

• High school diploma or it’s recognized equivalent (GED) and; two years of study at an institution of higher education (72 quarter hours); or an associate’s degree ( or higher); or a passing score on a state or local assessment.
• Three (3) years of successful work experience with special education students.
• Completion of the Fourteen (14) Special Education Core Competencies or obtain within the first 90 days from date of hire.
• Knowledge of the following: Classroom/behavior management techniques Special Education terminology Lifting, toileting and feeding techniques Restraint techniques Verbal de-escalation
• Ability to work independently and to independently learn operations, procedures. p rocesses and uses of equipment.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment including the handling of confidential matters.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and knowledge of proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to communicate and interact clearly, concisely, courteous and respectfully with students, parents, guardians, volunteers, teachers and other staff in a diverse environment.
• Ability to adjust to new and different working conditions.
• May require personal vehicle and proof of automobile insurance and Type II Driver’s License.
• Ability to learn and implement medical intervention techniques under the direction of a knowledgeable professional.
• Fingerprinting and Background check.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License and proof of insurance may be required.
• Type II Driver’s License may be required.
• First Aid and CPR Card.
• Paras are required to complete the district provided Fundamental Course of Study (FCS) as outlined by the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB).

Nice To Haves

• College credit with major in education, psychology, counseling or social work.

Responsibilities

• Assists with IEP preparation at the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Monitors t imelines for due process with re-evaluations and IEP’s under the guidance of the special education teacher.
• Assists with preparation for and implementation of behavior management techniques, educational and vocational instruction and vocational placement programs.
• Instructs students in large or small groups or one-to-one as assigned by and under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Assists students with hygiene and personal needs, such as lifting, toileting, washing and feeding.
• May prepare and give intervention and medication, or conduct certain medical treatments following training by, and under the direction of, licensed nursing staff.
• Administers or assists special education teacher with administration of assessment instruments.
• Prepares materials for use by student, teacher and parents; types, hand draws, reproduces and collates.
• Maintains class during special education teacher’s absence.
• Supervises students during lunch, recess, on and off the bus, assembly, and to other building locations.
• Uses personal computer for data entry and to produce correspondence and reports; operates typewriter, copier, FAX and other office machines.
• Under the direction of the special education teacher, maintains students records and files such as FTE count, month end reports, schedules, attendance records, credits earned and required classes and credits for graduation.
• May monitor three ( 3) year evaluations for state compliance.
• May transport and/or accompany students on field trips and other outings.
• May assist with profile development for education and vocation planning.
• May work with high risk students who display significant behavior concerns as part of their disability who display significant behavior concerns as part of their disability.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability and basic life insurance benefits.
• Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan.
• Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree