Paraeducator - Visually Impaired

Olympia School District • Olympia, WA

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About The Position

The Paraeducator assists, under direct supervision, with supervising and instructing students and relieving teachers of routine clerical tasks. This 2.0-hour-per-day continuing position works Monday through Friday for 180 days per year, plus 10 paid holidays. The role supports students with IEPs or 504 plans in individual and small-group settings in academic classrooms, including Math, Science, Language Arts, and Social Studies. The Paraeducator provides accommodations and modifications described in student plans in collaboration with the Teacher of the Visually Impaired.

Applicants must submit two classified reference letters and either Para Pro assessment results or official college transcripts. Knowledge and experience working with high school students with learning disabilities is preferred. Right Response de-escalation training is required after hire. The position calls for someone who can work collaboratively and independently.

The district offers eligible employees and their families medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance through SEBB. Employees may enroll in the applicable Department of Retirement Services plan and the Deferred Compensation Program. Vacation leave, paid holidays, and additional compensation are provided as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Final benefit eligibility is determined at hire.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet one applicable qualification: successful completion of the ETS Parapro assessment or Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program; 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at an institution of higher education; or an associate degree or higher. College credits must be at the 100 level or above, and official transcripts are required where applicable.
• Prior paid or volunteer job-related experience with school-age children.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
• Participate in all required district health-related training.
• Willingness to complete appropriate training needed for the position, such as a Type II License or Food Handlers Permit.
• Right Response Certification or willingness to obtain and maintain it; Right Response de-escalation training is required after hire.
• Ability to perform basic clerical functions and arithmetic, operate standard office equipment, and use English with correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling in verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of child development principles and instructional processes.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods, follow oral and written instructions, maintain confidentiality of student records, meet schedules and deadlines, interpret and apply rules and policies, and rapidly learn methods and materials used in varied instructional situations.
• Physical abilities include reaching and handling, talking and hearing conversations, and near and far visual acuity.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience working with high school students with learning disabilities.
• Knowledge of restorative practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• First Aid and CPR training may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in implementing lesson plans.
• Maintain classroom equipment and student files and records.
• Monitor individual students and classroom or playground activities to support a safe, positive learning environment.
• Perform recordkeeping and basic clerical tasks, including scheduling and copying, to support teachers and classroom preparation.
• Administer tests to assist teachers in evaluating student progress.
• Assist other personnel as needed in completing their work activities.
• Confer with teachers, parents, and appropriate community agency personnel to assist in evaluating student progress and implementing student objectives.
• Participate in meetings to share information and improve skills and knowledge.
• Provide accommodations and modifications for students as outlined in IEPs or 504 plans, in collaboration with the Teacher of the Visually Impaired.

Benefits

• Medical insurance for eligible employees and their families, administered through SEBB.
• Dental insurance for eligible employees and their families, administered through SEBB.
• Vision insurance for eligible employees and their families, administered through SEBB.
• Basic life insurance for eligible employees and their families, administered through SEBB.
• Eligibility to enroll in the applicable Department of Retirement Services plan (SERS for classified employees or TERS for certificated employees).
• Eligibility to enroll in the DRS Deferred Compensation Program.
• Vacation leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Additional compensation as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED