Paraeducator - 1:1 (Specialized Instruction) @ MHS #1799

Monroe School District•Monroe, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Building Principal, the Paraeducator performs instructional activities, supports student learning, and completes routine tasks for instructional personnel as part of a collaborative team. The role provides one-to-one and small-group support to students with a wide range of physical, intellectual, social, and behavioral needs, including students who require assistance with self-care and individualized learning or behavior plans. The position works in coordination with the District student calendar and is represented by the Public School Employees of Monroe collective bargaining unit. Employees accepting positions in this category are not eligible to transfer to instructional or non-instructional para positions for two years from the assignment start date. The position is based at Monroe High School, is scheduled for 180 days per year, and works 6 hours per day from 7:50 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. The anticipated start date is upon hire. Salary and benefits are determined by the current bargaining agreement. Employees must complete mandatory district training by specified deadlines.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old and hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
Meet paraeducator qualification requirements through one of the following: an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university; at least 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher from an accredited college or university; completion of a qualifying registered paraeducator apprenticeship; or a passing score on a PESB-approved assessment.
Meet Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirements through an AA or higher degree, at least two years of college with 72 college credits accrued, a passing score on the OSPI-approved test, or completion of an approved apprenticeship program.
Hold First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications.
Obtain CPI certification for specified positions, including Positive Behavior Support, Structured Learning Center, and some 1:1 student support positions, as identified by the district.
Complete all state-required paraeducator certifications.
Pass Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint clearance.
Provide I-9 employment eligibility in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
Complete district-provided HIV/HBV training within 60 days of hire.
Complete district-provided Human Resources new-hire training within 60 days of hire.
Demonstrate knowledge of child growth and development and developmental behavior characteristics for students from preschool through age 21, including students with special learning needs and English language needs.
Demonstrate knowledge of student behavior management strategies, including PBIS and Trauma Informed Practices; English usage and grammar; basic arithmetic; positive behavior supports; and routine record management.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing; model appropriate behavior; and maintain empathetic, patient, and receptive interactions with students of varied ages, abilities, and cultural backgrounds.
Follow oral and written directions; establish cooperative working relationships with children and adults; and follow student educational plans with fidelity.
Manage and guide student behavior, perform routine tasks, and operate educational and office equipment and technology.
Be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the position, maintain confidentiality, and adapt to schedule changes involving duties, staff meetings, and training.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

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.
Experience or familiarity with PBIS and Trauma Informed Practices.

Responsibilities

Assist instructional personnel with presenting learning materials and delivering instructional programs.
Support 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 with drill, practice, and study activities according to instructional programs and individual learning plans.
Direct students into safe learning activities and support the development of appropriate social behaviors.
Monitor and assist with remediation of specific learning problems and conditions.
Support student behavior using positive strategies and techniques; collaborate on and implement student behavior plans with fidelity.
Prepare instructional materials and learning aids for individual students or small groups as directed by the supervising teacher.
Support students who need catheterization, with training provided.
Attend to students’ basic care, including toileting, diapering, dressing, and feeding.
Provide routine first aid, including assistance to students experiencing seizures or respiratory distress.
Maintain records and files, including confidential student information.
Operate instructional media, equipment, and technology and assist students in using them.
Accommodate new students and their individual behaviors and IEP goals as they enter the program.
Administer and score criterion-referenced and general aptitude tests, and record results.
Help maintain an orderly, safe, welcoming, and positive learning environment.
De-escalate students according to district protocols and procedures.
Assist students with transitions on and off the school bus, help them unpack and put belongings in the correct locations, and monitor them at recess for safety.
Follow applicable laws and district regulations, policies, procedures, and practices, including mandatory reporting requirements.
Maintain confidentiality regarding student and staff information and records.
Follow the collective bargaining agreement and maintain regular, punctual attendance.
Complete mandatory district training by specified deadlines.