LifeSkills Classroom - Amistad

Kennewick•Kennewick, WA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The paraeducator works with and supervises students with special needs, including students with significant physical disabilities in a life skills classroom and other school settings. The position works as part of a team with special education teachers, other paraeducators, and specialists, under the direct supervision of classroom teachers. Duties may include educational instruction, personal care such as diapering and feeding or tube feeding, lifting and positioning students, and—following training—administering medication or catheterizing students. The paraeducator also documents student progress and performs work within district policies and procedures, along with other assigned duties. This position is based on student or program need, and hours may increase or decrease as necessary.

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 showing the associate degree or equivalent to the application; provide official transcripts for all levels of education, including high school, within 30 days of hire.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, and meet its physical demands.
Pass a basic skills test.
Complete Safe Schools web-based training within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter.
Pass a background check, including employee-paid fingerprinting.
Obtain CPI training at the next available opportunity.
Uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures; take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Attend required in-service training, meetings, and other training as directed by management.
Demonstrate the ability to assess and correct safety issues and maintain tactful, cooperative, and effective relationships with students, parents, staff, coworkers, and management.
Communicate effectively in spoken and written English about job-related activities and use basic computer programs to maintain records, enter timecard information, and read and respond to email.
Be first-aid certified or willing to obtain first-aid training as soon as possible.
Meet physical demands that include prolonged standing and walking, pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds, moving quickly when needed, and lifting up to 50 pounds or up to 100 pounds with assistance, including overhead lifting.

Nice To Haves

Ability and willingness to safely supervise students during transitions.
Training and experience working with students in a life skills classroom, including students with moderate to severe disabilities.
Ability to recognize, manage, and implement behavior intervention strategies and carry out prescribed instructional and behavioral management programs.
Ability to maintain student behavioral data and report it to the IEP team.
Ability to run quickly after students with elopement issues and visually track individual students.
Willingness and ability to feed and diaper students who need motor assistance and bathroom support.
Ability to model appropriate behavior and consistently implement behavior interventions.
Ability to supervise and interact with students in P.E. and recess settings.
Microsoft Office skills.
Patience, warmth, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude when working with students with disabilities; ability to remain calm in crisis situations.
Flexibility, ability to take direction and work independently, and ability to work successfully in a team.
Positive evaluations and recommendations supporting character and work ethic, as well as excellent attendance, punctuality, and dependability.
Ability to cope with unpredictability, remain diplomatic and cooperative, maintain composure in difficult situations, protect confidential student information, and follow appropriate communication channels.

Responsibilities

Provide direct support to life skills students under the direct supervision of classroom teachers, using prescribed formats.
Follow teacher directions for data collection, classroom rules and setup, and student-specific directives.
Collect student data on the required forms and complete paperwork accurately and efficiently to meet state and district requirements.
Support students’ physical and health needs, including duties such as feeding, diapering, lifting, and positioning as required.
Assist teachers with clerical and instructional tasks, such as making copies and creating specialized materials.
Help supervise and manage students to promote a safe, orderly, and positive learning environment.
Supervise, play, and interact with assigned students during recess, remaining close to them and modeling appropriate behavior.
Assist specialists, including P.E., Music, Library, and Technology staff, with supervision of assigned students as required.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality and perform duties in accordance with district policies and procedures.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.