Paraeducator - Transitional Kindergarten

Bethel School District 403•Spanaway, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide direct, specially designed instruction to 3-5 year old students with and without special needs. Collaborate with the ECEAP Special Education Teaching team. Will provide instruction for Transitional Kindergarten/ECEAP/SPED/Pay To Go/Head Start students in an inclusive classroom. This position is for 7 hours per day at 178 days per year. The first year will be 7 hours per day for 4 days, and subsequent years will be 2 days each year until certification is completed. Position pay is PSE Salary Schedule Level 5 - $25.40.

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
Proof of passing TB (tuberculosis) test
Proof of MMR Vaccine
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.
Required to obtain first aid and CPR certification and Washington State food handlers' permit.

Nice To Haves

One-year experience in an early childhood setting preferred.
Current CDA; or Early Childhood Education (ECE) certificate that meets or exceeds CDA requirements; or AA/BA/MA in any field plus 12 ECE credits; or AA/BA/MA in any field plus CDA.

Responsibilities

Instructs students individually or in small groups in a variety of learning activities, including family style meals to promote understanding of materials presented.
Provides encouragement, reinforcement and achievement of educational objectives and goals as established by instructor.
Assists with the administration of objective screening or other measurements.
Communicates with instructor concerning individual student progress; adjusts methods to meet the needs of a wide variety of students; consults with instructor concerning remediation or enrichment activities.
Assists professional staff in implementing a targeted program.
Assists instructor in maintaining records, logs, charts, assignments and other records for assessment of student progress.
Supervises student behavior in classrooms, playground, at lunch and snack, at bus boarding areas, on field trips, in the washroom and at other sites as assigned to promote safe and appropriate student behavior.
Corrects behaviors and maintains discipline according to established policies and procedures.
Instruct 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 and parents for student progress and safety, and community relations.
Assists in scheduling parent visits to classroom and student home visits by instructor.
Assists with directing parent and student volunteers in the classroom, on field trips, and other program activities.
May provide assistance to special needs students, such as lifting and positioning or assistance with personal hygiene.
Performs food setup, preparation, warming, service and general cleanup.
Washes dishes and laundry and disinfects tables.
May prepare specialized food.
May conduct or accompany instructor to visit students in their home settings.
Records or assists in recording documentation of the visit and observations.
Monitors need for first aid for injured or ill students and refers for treatment as appropriate.
Participates in a variety of meetings and training sessions.
Assists in maintaining records, attendance, meal count, budget changes to meet local and ESD program requirements.
Maintains daily documentation log of students' transportation information according to program requirements.
Works as a member of the program instructional team staffing to develop and implement programs and services to eligible children and families.
May have flexible hours to allow employee to participate in family and community activities related to the program.
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 assigned instructor.
Prepares, duplicates, collates and distributes material; operates a variety of office equipment.
Maintains physical appearance of classroom and other assigned areas; maintains, assembles and stores playground equipment as assigned; maintains supplies as assigned.
Provides backup, in the classroom as assigned; answers telephone; files materials.
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.