Paraeducator - 1:1 (Specialized Instruction)

Monroe School District - Monroe, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Monroe, WA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Paraeducator - Specialized Instructional - 1:1 Student Support position involves performing a variety of instructional activities under supervision, assisting in promoting student learning, and completing supportive tasks for instructional personnel. The role requires collaboration within a team to ensure effective educational support for students with diverse needs. The anticipated start date for this position is September 4, 2024, and it is located at Hidden River Middle School. Employees in this category are not eligible to transfer to other para positions for two years from the start date.

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 to reinforce learning activities.
• Monitor and assist students in drill, practice, and study activities.
• Direct students into safe learning activities and assist in shaping appropriate social behaviors.
• Assist in management of student behavior using positive strategies.
• Prepare instructional materials and learning aids for use with students.
• Provide support to students who need catheterization.
• Attend to basic care of students including toileting, diapering, dressing, and feeding.
• Perform routine first aid as needed.
• Maintain a variety of records and files, including confidential student records.
• Operate and assist students in the operation of instructional media and technology.
• Administer and score a variety of tests and record results.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• De-escalate students per district protocol.
• Assist with transitions on and off the school bus.
• Monitor students at recess for safety.
• Adhere to federal and state laws and district regulations.

Requirements

• Be at least eighteen years of age and 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, OR completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, OR received a passing score on PESB approved assessments.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
• CPI-certification for specified 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 (to be obtained within 60 days of hire).
• Human Resources new hire training (to be obtained within 60 days of hire).

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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription (SEBB).
• Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance and Life Insurance.
• Retirement.
• Sick, personal, and bereavement leave.
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (VEBA).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional Benefits: Additional life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, Deferred compensation, Annuities (403(b), Roth), Medical flexible spending arrangement, Limited purpose flexible spending arrangement, Dependent care assistance program.