Paraeducator - Mainstream Special Education SUPPORT

Bethel School District 403•Spanaway, WA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 1:1 support paraeducator position assisting certificated staff with instructional and non-instructional activities for mainstream special education students. The paraeducator may instruct students individually or in small groups, monitor and document student behavior and progress, and supervise student activities. Assignment and/or location may change based on student-specific needs and school enrollment. The position is scheduled for 6.5 hours per day for 164 days per year, 3.5 hours per day for 14 days per year, and 7 hours per day for 4 days during the first year and 2 days each following year until certification is completed. Pay is PSE Salary Schedule Level 5, at $25.40. The hire date is subject to School Board approval and may change. The employee must complete Right Response Training within 3–5 months of hire and successfully complete the Fundamental Course of Studies (FCS) and General Paraeducator Certificate of the state-mandated Paraeducator Certificate Program, which is dependent on state funding.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old and hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
Meet one of the following federal minimum employment requirements: pass the ParaPathways Assessment or Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment; have an associate degree or higher; earn 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at an accredited institution of higher education; complete a registered apprenticeship program offered by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries; or successfully complete The Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program.
Successfully complete the Fundamental Course of Studies (FCS) and General Paraeducator Certificate of the state-mandated Paraeducator Certificate Program, subject to state funding.
Complete Right Response Training within 3–5 months of hire.
Demonstrate reading, writing, and communication skills.
Have knowledge of basic subject areas such as reading and math.
Be able to work with students in a warm and confident manner, organize activities, follow and give instructions, and be fair and consistent.
Be able to learn effective behavior-management and instructional techniques.
Have knowledge of a variety of behavior and learning disorders and student safety rules and procedures.
Be able to learn computer and software use for student instruction and record keeping, as well as general office equipment.
Be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff.
Complete fingerprinting and a background check; the check must establish no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury, or neglect of a minor.
Complete training in and adhere to the district infection control plan.
Obtain hepatitis-B immunization.
Experience working with school-age children and students with special needs is preferred.
May be required to obtain first aid and CPR certification.
May be required to attend training and become Right Response certified.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with school-age children and students with special needs.

Responsibilities

Instruct students individually or in small groups in learning activities, provide encouragement and reinforcement, and support educational objectives defined by certificated staff.
Under direction of certificated staff, administer and supervise objective tests or other measurements as needed.
Communicate with certificated staff about student progress and adjust methods to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities.
Consult with certificated staff about remediation or enrichment activities.
Assist with maintaining records, logs, charts, assignments, and other student-progress records; correct, score, or grade work according to instructions.
Supervise students in classrooms, playgrounds, halls, lunch and break periods, bus boarding areas, field trips, and other assigned locations.
Promote safe and appropriate student behavior, apply discipline according to established policies, and teach safety, socialization, and behavioral rules.
Assist students in developing interpersonal and personal skills.
Maintain effective communication with students, staff, parents, and the public regarding student progress, safety, and community relations.
Provide physical assistance to students with disabilities, including lifting, positioning, and personal hygiene assistance, as needed.
Monitor students who are injured or ill and refer them for treatment as appropriate.
Alert qualified district staff to student problems.
Locate, prepare, or modify materials for student use, enrichment activities, and special projects under certificated staff direction.
Prepare, duplicate, collate, and distribute materials and operate office equipment.
Model appropriate and cooperative behavior, protect confidential information, and follow district ethical guidelines.
Perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.