Tier II Autism Program - Hawthorne

Kennewick•Kennewick, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The paraeducator works with and supervises students with Autism who have significant special needs in general education and special education settings. Working as part of a team with the special education teacher, other paraeducators, and specialists, the paraeducator carries out educational instruction with training and maintains documentation to help monitor student progress. Duties are performed within Kennewick School District policies and procedures, with other job-related duties assigned as needed. The position is based on student and program needs, and hours may increase or decrease as necessary. The position is at Hawthorne Elementary School and is scheduled for 6 hours per day, 180 days per year. The listed salary is $23.15–$26.65 per hour, with the opportunity to earn up to an additional $0.60 per hour based on college-level credits earned. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and an AA degree, 72 quarter credits, 48 semester credits, or a passing score on an assessment approved by the Professional Educator Standards Board. Other employment conditions include passing a basic skills test and background check, completing Safe Schools web-based training within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter, and obtaining CPI Level I and II training at the next available opportunity. First aid certification is required or must be acquired as soon as possible.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
AA 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 proving the AA degree or equivalent to the application; submit official transcripts for all education levels, including high school, within 30 days of hire.
Pass a basic skills test.
Pass a background check, including employee-paid fingerprinting.
Complete Safe Schools web-based training within 30 days of hire and yearly thereafter.
Obtain CPI Level I and II training at the next available opportunity.
Be first aid certified or willing to acquire first aid training as soon as possible.
Be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, and meet the physical demands.
Uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures; take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Attend required in-service trainings, 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.
Use basic computer programs to maintain records, enter timecard information, and read and respond to email.
Have the physical ability and willingness to supervise Tier II Autism and general education students at recess and during physical education and music classes.
Meet physical demands that include prolonged standing and walking; pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds; sitting, kneeling, crouching, twisting, bending, typing, handling objects, and reaching; moving quickly in emergencies; lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and up to 100 pounds with help; and lifting overhead.
Be able to talk, hear, communicate in person and by telephone, taste and smell, and meet the specified vision requirements.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in word processing and computer use.
Successful experience working with students with Autism.
Knowledge of prescribed instructional and behavioral management programs.
Knowledge of student intervention procedures and data collection.
Ability to model appropriate behaviors and provide consistent interventions.
Patience and warmth when working with students, and ability to remain calm during crises.
Ability to monitor several students engaged in different activities and respond quickly with sound judgment.
Ability to maintain ongoing documentation of student IEP goals and objectives.
Ability to physically hold and/or restrain students as needed using CPI techniques.
Positive performance evaluations and recommendations.
Excellent attendance, punctuality, and dependability; self-discipline and initiative.
Successful experience in team-teaching situations.
Ability to cope with unpredictability and be flexible, diplomatic, and cooperative.
Patience, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude when working with students with behavior disorders and other disabling conditions.
Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations and communicate effectively with a variety of people.

Responsibilities

Provide direct support to special education students in the Tier II Autism program.
Provide support for students’ physical and health needs as required.
Assist teachers with clerical and instructional tasks.
Assist with data collection and maintain documentation to monitor student progress, including IEP goals and objectives where applicable.
Implement prescribed behavioral intervention strategies.
Supervise and support students to promote a safe, orderly, positive learning environment.
Complete required paperwork accurately and efficiently to comply with state and district regulations.
Assist specialists, including physical education, music, and library staff, with supervision of special education students as required.
Supervise students during recess within the school day.
Work collaboratively with the special education teacher, other paraeducators, and specialists.
Follow district policies and procedures, including requirements for regular attendance and punctuality.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.