Paraeducator - PBS (Specialized Instruction) @ MHS #1754

Monroe School District•Monroe, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, perform a variety of instructional activities; assist in promoting student learning; perform routine and supportive tasks for instructional personnel; and complete other related work as required within a collaborative team.

Requirements

Be at least eighteen years of age
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 at an accredited college or university, OR Completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council, OR Received a passing score on one of the PESB-approved assessments
First Aid, CPR and AED certification
CPI-certification for specified positions including Positive Behavior Support (PBS), Structured Learning Center (SLC), and some 1:1 student support 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
Human Resources new hire training (obtain within 60 days of hire date – District provided)

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
HIV/HBV training (obtain within 60 days of hire date – District provided)

Responsibilities

Assist instructional personnel with presentation of learning materials and delivery of instructional programs
Work with students with a wide range of physical, mental, social and behavioral disabilities. This range includes students with mild academic difficulties to students who are severely intellectually impaired; students with mild physical disabilities to students who are unable to perform basic self-care; students who are shy and withdrawn to students who are acting out (and may be physical)
Tutor individual small groups of students to reinforce and follow up learning activities
Monitor and assist students in drill, practice, and study activities per the instructional program and/or individual student learning plan
Direct students into safe learning activities and functions, and assist in the shaping of appropriate social behaviors
Monitor and assist in the remediation of specific learning problems and conditions
Assist in the management of student behavior through the use of positive strategies and techniques. Collaborate and execute the student’s behavior plan with fidelity.
Assist in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids for use with individual or small groups of students at the direction of the supervising teacher
Adaptability and flexibility in dealing with a wide range of student behaviors. Patience and understanding when working under stressful situations; may be required to calm distraught, angry, or hostile students
Provide support to students who need catheterization (training provided)
Attend to basic care of students including toileting, diapering, dressing and feeding
Perform routine first aid which may include aid to students experiencing seizures or respiratory distress
Bend and lift to help students with transfers as needed
Support students with inclusionary practices in the general education setting
Maintain a variety of records and files, including confidential student records and information
Operate and assist students in the operation of a variety of instructional media, equipment and technology
Flexibility to learn and accommodate new students as they arrive to the program with individual behaviors and IEP goals
Administer and score a variety of criterion referenced and general aptitude tests, and record test results
Assist in maintaining an orderly, safe, welcoming, and positive learning environment
De-escalate students per district protocol and procedure (including physically escalated students)
Assist with transitions on and off school bus
Help students unpack and put away things in correct location
Monitor student safety at recess
Adhere to federal and state laws and district regulations, policies, procedures and practices
Mandatory reporting for incidents of child abuse, harassment, intimidation, bullying, boundary invasions, fights, substance abuse etc.
Abide by employment provisions provided for in the collective bargaining agreement
Observe strict confidentiality regarding student and staff information
Maintain regular punctual attendance