1-1 for Student with Disability - Chinook

Kennewick•Kennewick, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The paraeducator provides reading instruction to students in a small-group intervention room and classroom, carrying out prescribed instructional programs under the direct supervision and training of certificated staff and using specific reading intervention curriculum. The role also supports a student with disability, including assisting with health needs such as catheterization and tube feeding. The position is based at Chinook Middle School and is scheduled for 6.5 hours per day, 180 days per year. Continuation is based on student or program need.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
An associate degree, 72 quarter college credits, 48 semester college credits, or a passing score on an assessment approved by the Professional Educator Standards Board.
Attach an unofficial transcript demonstrating the associate degree or equivalent to the application; provide official transcripts for all levels of education, including high school, within 30 days of hire.
Pass a basic skills test and a background check, including employee-paid fingerprinting.
Complete Safe Schools web-based training within 30 days of hire and yearly thereafter.
Ability to assist with student catheterization and tube feeding.
Academic skills to assist students in subjects including science, language arts, math, reading, and social studies.
Ability to uphold board policies, follow administrative procedures, and take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Ability to attend required in-service trainings and meetings, and training directed by management.
Ability to identify and address safety issues and maintain tactful, cooperative, effective relationships with students, parents, staff, coworkers, and management.
Professional approach to work, with a focus on teamwork, service delivery, and continuous improvement.
Sufficient command of English to communicate verbally and in writing about job-related activities.
Ability to use basic computer programs to maintain records, enter timecard information, and read and respond to email.
Willingness to become first-aid certified if required.
Ability to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation and meet the physical demands of the position.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods; push or pull 18–26 pounds; sit, kneel, crouch, twist, bend, use hands for typing and handling, and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds, including overhead, and move quickly in an emergency or during student supervision.
Ability to work outdoors in temperatures from -10°F to 100°F or higher and in wet and/or humid conditions.

Nice To Haves

Recent experience working at the elementary school level with students with academic and special needs.
Ability to relate effectively with children and students with varied needs, challenges, and backgrounds.
Flexibility, diplomacy, cooperation, patience, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude toward working with students.
Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations and protect confidential student information.
Ability to work independently, carry out assigned tasks, and operate computers and other equipment as needed.
Effective communication and relationship-building with students, teachers, administrators, parents, and the community.
Strong interpersonal skills for working with small instructional groups, one-on-one students, and student assessments.
Willingness to work in a team setting and provide different instruction as guided.
Willingness to attend building and district instructional trainings and follow district policies and procedures, particularly for instruction and assessment.
Positive evaluations and recommendations supporting character and work ethic.
Excellent attendance, punctuality, dependability, self-discipline, and initiative.

Responsibilities

Assist the nurse with the student's health needs, including catheterization and tube feeding.
Assist students with educational needs, including in the regular classroom for reading and other areas as needed.
Instruct students as directed by certificated staff and carry out plans and activities designed by the reading specialist and classroom teacher.
Administer reading assessments and maintain necessary records.
Prepare instructional materials and adapt materials to instructional needs.
Participate in staff and program in-service training.
Work cooperatively with parents, staff, and students.
Provide clerical assistance as needed.
Supervise students, including recess and lunchroom supervision, to help maintain a safe, orderly, positive learning environment.
Perform duties in accordance with district policies and procedures, including regular attendance and punctuality.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.