Paraeducator - 1:1 (Specialized Instruction) @ FWE #1744

Monroe School District•Monroe, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, perform a variety of instructional activities; assist in promoting student learning; perform routine and supportive tasks for instructional personnel; and complete other related work as required within a collaborative team. This role involves working with students with a wide range of physical, mental, social and behavioral disabilities, from mild academic difficulties to severe intellectual impairment, and from mild physical disabilities to inability to perform basic self-care. The paraeducator will also support students who are shy and withdrawn to those who are acting out, and may be physical. The position requires assisting instructional personnel with presentations, tutoring individual students and small groups, monitoring and assisting in drill, practice, and study activities, and managing student behavior through positive strategies. The role also includes preparing instructional materials, providing basic care (toileting, diapering, dressing, feeding), performing first aid, maintaining records, operating equipment, and assisting with transitions. Flexibility to accommodate new students with varying behaviors and IEP goals is essential. The paraeducator will also administer and score tests, help maintain a positive learning environment, de-escalate students, assist with bus transitions, and monitor students at recess. Adherence to federal and state laws, district regulations, and mandatory reporting requirements is critical. Confidentiality and punctual attendance are expected.

Requirements

Be at least eighteen years of age
Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent
Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university, OR Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university, OR Completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council, OR Received a passing score on one of the PESB approved assessments
First Aid, CPR and AED certification
CPI-certification for specified positions including Positive Behavior Support (PBS), Structured Learning Center (SLC), and some 1:1 student support positions.
Completion of all state required paraeducator certifications
Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint clearance
I-9 employment eligibility in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act
HIV/HBV training (obtain within 60 days of hire date – District provided)
Human Resources new hire training (obtain within 60 days of hire date – District provided)
Knowledge of basic concepts of child growth development, and developmental behavior characteristics pertaining to students in grades preschool through age 21 including students with special learning needs and English language needs
Knowledge of student behavior management strategies and techniques such as PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) and Trauma Informed Practices
Ability to demonstrate an empathetic, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied age, ability and cultural backgrounds
Ability to model appropriate behavior
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form
Ability to perform routine tasks and operate a variety of educational and office related equipment and technology
Ability to learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures in the enhancement of a positive educational environment
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults
Ability to follow specific student educational plans with fidelity
Ability to manage and guide student behavior
Ability and willingness to perform the physical requirements of the position
Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and staff information and records
Be flexible with schedule (i.e. job duties, responsibilities, staff meetings, training, etc.)

Nice To Haves

One year of paid or volunteer experience working with multi-age groups of children
Training or coursework in child growth and development, instructional technology, or a closely related field

Responsibilities

Assist instructional personnel with presentation of learning materials and in delivery of instructional programs
Work with students with a wide range of physical, mental, social and behavioral disabilities.
Tutor individual students and small groups of students to reinforce and follow up learning activities
Monitor and assist students in drill, practice, and study activities per the instructional program and/or individual student learning plan
Direct students into safe learning activities and functions, and assist in shaping of appropriate social behaviors
Monitor and assist in remediation of specific learning problems and conditions
Assist in management of student behavior through the use of positive strategies and techniques. Collaborate and execute student’s behavior plans with fidelity.
Assist in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids for use with individual or small groups of students at the direction of the supervising teacher
Provide support to students who need catheterization, with training provided
Attend to basic care of students including toileting, diapering, dressing and feeding
Perform routine first aid which may include aiding students experiencing seizures or respiratory distress
Maintain a variety of records and files, including confidential student records and information
Operate and assist students in the operation of a variety of instructional media, equipment and technology
Flexibility to learn and accommodate new students as they arrive to the program with individual behaviors and IEP goals
Administer and score a variety of criterion referenced and general aptitude tests, and record the test results
Assist in maintaining an orderly, safe, welcoming, and positive learning environment
De-escalate students per district protocol and procedure
Assist with transitions on and off the school bus
Help students unpack and put things in the correct location
Monitor students at recess for safety
Adhere to federal and state laws and district regulations, policies, procedures and practices
Mandatory reporting for incidents of child abuse, harassment, intimidation, bullying, boundary invasions, fights, substance abuse, etc.
Abide by employment provisions provided for in the collective bargaining agreement
Observe strict confidentiality regarding student and staff information
Maintain regular punctual attendance