Paraeducator Specialist - Special Education (Bilingual Preferred) @ Knolls Vista Elementary

Moses Lake School District 161•Moses Lake, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paraeducator Specialist works with students receiving special education services at Knolls Vista Elementary. Under the supervision of certificated staff, the position supports individual students and small groups with learning objectives outlined in their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), supervises students, follows behavior plans and district procedures, and helps maintain a safe and supportive school environment. The role may involve assisting medically fragile children, providing personal care support, and responding to behavior or crisis situations using district-approved methods after required training. The position is 6.5 hours per day for 180 days per year. Shift time is subject to building needs. Classified salary range; benefits available.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least 72 quarter credits from a nationally accredited institution, or passing the ETS test; applicants who lack the required college credits may take the Paraeducator Assessment.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to complete tasks accurately, efficiently, and on time without constant or direct supervision.
Ability to relate positively to students, parents, teachers, and supervisory staff.
Ability to work effectively with individual students or small groups under certificated staff supervision.
Ability to keep accurate records.
Willingness to respond compassionately to students needing personal care assistance.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform the physical duties of the job.
Willingness to receive Non-violent Crisis Intervention and Non-violent Restraint training, crisis-intervention or restraint-technique training, and training about specific disabilities; willingness to use those skills as directed by certificated staff.
Willingness to assist medically fragile children and work with students with behavior difficulties.
Ability to work independently, solve problems with minimal supervision, and apply appropriate discipline according to district procedures.
Willingness to provide emergency first aid and obtain or possess a current First Aid card.
Ability to interpret as needed if the employee has multiple language skills.
Ability to follow assigned schedules and prescribed behavior plans.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with special needs students individually or in small groups to communicate learning objectives outlined in their IEPs under the supervision of certificated staff.
Build positive relationships with special needs students and encourage positive peer relationships.
Follow assigned duty schedules, behavior plans, specific instructions, and district procedures for discipline.
Intervene appropriately when students are out of control, using district-approved restraint methods when required and trained.
Supervise students in the classroom and during arrival and departure from school; monitor activities for safety and compliance with school rules.
Assist students with personal care and medically fragile needs, including verbally coaching students through personal-care situations.
Provide emergency first aid as necessary and maintain a current First Aid card.
Keep accurate records and maintain district-assigned email by reading and responding to messages daily.
Maintain punctuality and excellent attendance; notify the supervisor early when an absence is required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Meet performance expectations outlined in the district's Classified Employee Performance Evaluation.