Paraeducator - Mainstream Special Education SUPPORT

Bethel School District 403•Spanaway, WA

6d•$25•Onsite

About The Position

This position's responsibilities are to assist certificated staff with instructional and non-instructional activities for mainstream special education students, including instructing students individually or in small groups, monitoring and documenting student behavior and progress, and supervising student activities. Job Summary: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Depending upon the individual assignment to classrooms or resource rooms, the Paraeducator - Mainstream Special Education may perform all or a combination of the following: 1. Instructs students individually or in small groups in a variety of learning activities to promote student understanding of materials presented. Provides encouragement, reinforcement and achievement of educational objectives and goals defined by certificated staff. Under direction of certificated staff, may administer and supervise objective tests or other measurements. 2. Communicates with certificated staff concerning individual student progress; adjusts methods to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities; consults with certificated staff concerning remediation or enrichment activities. 3. Assists certificated staff in maintaining records, logs, charts, assignments and other records for assessment of student progress. May correct, score or grade papers and assignments according to guidelines or instructions. 4. Supervises student behavior in classrooms, playground, halls, at lunch or breaks, at bus boarding areas, on field trips and at other sites as assigned to promote safe and appropriate student behavior. Corrects behaviors and maintains discipline according to established policies and procedures. Instructs students in behavioral rules and codes for student safety, socialization and individual growth. 5. Assists students with interpersonal and personal skills mastery. 6. Establishes and maintains effective communication with students, staff, parents and the public for student progress and safety, and community relations. 7. May provide physical assistance to handicapped students, such as lifting and positioning or assistance with personal hygiene. 8. Monitors need for first aid for injured or ill students and refers for treatment as appropriate. OTHER FUNCTIONS 9. Alerts qualified district staff to student problems. 10. Locates, prepares and/or modifies materials for student use, enrichment activities and special projects under the direction of certificated staff. 11. Prepares, duplicates, collates and distributes materials; operates a variety of office equipment. 12 May serve on various district committees and/or departmental work teams. Models appropriate and cooperative behavior, including protecting confidential information, consistent with district ethical guidelines. 13. Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age
Hold high school diploma or its equivalent
Successfully passed the ETS Para Pro test or Pearson Paraprofessional assessment
AA degree or higher
Earned seventy-two (72) quarter credits or forty-eight (48) semester credits at an accredited institution of higher education
Completion of registered apprenticeship program offered by the Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries
Successful completion of The Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program
Demonstrated skill in reading, writing and communicating.
Knowledge of basic subject areas, such as reading and math.
Ability to deal with students in a warm and confident manner.
Ability to remain flexible in changes in assignments.
Ability to organize activities.
Ability to follow and give instructions.
Ability to be fair and consistent when working with students.
Ability to learn effective behavior management techniques.
Ability to learn effective instructional techniques.
Knowledge of a variety of behavior and learning disorders.
Knowledge of student safety rules and procedures.
Ability to learn the use of computers and various software packages for student instruction and record keeping.
Ability to learn the operation of general office machines.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff.
Requires fingerprinting and background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury or neglect of a minor.
Must complete training in and adhere to district infection control plan.
May be required to obtain first aid and CPR certification.
Requires hepatitis-B immunization.
May be required to attend training and become Right Response certified.
Must successfully complete the Fundamental Course of Studies (FCS) and General Paraeducator Certificate of the state mandated Paraeducator Certificate Program per State requirements.

Nice To Haves

experience working with school age children and special needs students preferred

Responsibilities

Instructs students individually or in small groups in a variety of learning activities to promote student understanding of materials presented.
Provides encouragement, reinforcement and achievement of educational objectives and goals defined by certificated staff.
Under direction of certificated staff, may administer and supervise objective tests or other measurements.
Communicates with certificated staff concerning individual student progress; adjusts methods to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities; consults with certificated staff concerning remediation or enrichment activities.
Assists certificated staff in maintaining records, logs, charts, assignments and other records for assessment of student progress.
May correct, score or grade papers and assignments according to guidelines or instructions.
Supervises student behavior in classrooms, playground, halls, at lunch or breaks, at bus boarding areas, on field trips and at other sites as assigned to promote safe and appropriate student behavior.
Corrects behaviors and maintains discipline according to established policies and procedures.
Instructs students in behavioral rules and codes for student safety, socialization and individual growth.
Assists students with interpersonal and personal skills mastery.
Establishes and maintains effective communication with students, staff, parents and the public for student progress and safety, and community relations.
May provide physical assistance to handicapped students, such as lifting and positioning or assistance with personal hygiene.
Monitors need for first aid for injured or ill students and refers for treatment as appropriate.
Alerts qualified district staff to student problems.
Locates, prepares and/or modifies materials for student use, enrichment activities and special projects under the direction of certificated staff.
Prepares, duplicates, collates and distributes materials; operates a variety of office equipment.
May serve on various district committees and/or departmental work teams.
Models appropriate and cooperative behavior, including protecting confidential information, consistent with district ethical guidelines.
Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.