1-1 for Student with Disability - Highlands

Kennewick•Kennewick, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The paraeducator supports a student with a disability and provides reading instruction to students in a small-group intervention room and classroom. Under the direct supervision and training of certificated staff, the employee carries out prescribed instructional programs using specific reading-intervention curriculum. The role also includes adapting instructional materials, keeping records, administering and scoring reading assessments, supervising students during recess and lunch, and performing other paraeducator duties assigned by a supervisor. The position is located at Highlands Middle School and is scheduled for 6.5 hours per day for 180 days per year. Continuation of the position depends on student or program need. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, and meet the position’s physical demands. The salary is $23.15–$26.65 per hour, with the opportunity to earn up to an additional $0.60 per hour based on college-level credits earned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
An associate degree, 72 quarter college credits, 48 semester college credits, or a passing score on an assessment approved by the Professional Educator Standards Board.
Attach an unofficial transcript demonstrating an associate degree or equivalent to the application; submit official transcripts for all education levels, including high school, within 30 days of hire.
Pass a basic skills test.
Complete Safe Schools web-based training within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter.
Pass a background check, including employee-paid fingerprinting.
Be able to assist with catheterization and tube feeding.
Have academic skills to assist students in sciences, language arts, math, reading, and social studies.
Be able to perform the essential functions and meet the physical demands of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures; take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Attend required in-service training, meetings, and training directed by management.
Be able to assess and address safety issues and establish and maintain tactful, cooperative, effective relationships with students, parents, staff, coworkers, and management.
Approach work professionally, contributing to teamwork, service delivery, and continuous improvement.
Communicate effectively in spoken and written English about job-related activities.
Use basic computer programs to maintain records, enter timecard information, and read and respond to email.
Be willing to become first-aid certified if required.
Meet the physical demands described in the posting, including standing and walking for prolonged periods; pushing or pulling 18–26 pounds; sitting, kneeling, crouching, twisting, bending, reaching, and using hands; and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds, including overhead.

Nice To Haves

Recent experience working at the elementary-school level with students with academic and special needs.
Ability to relate effectively with children and students with varied needs, challenges, and backgrounds.
Flexibility, diplomacy, cooperation, patience, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude toward working with elementary students.
Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations and respect the confidential nature of sensitive student information.
Ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks.
Ability to operate computers and other equipment as needed.
Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with students, teachers, administrators, parents, and community members.
Strong interpersonal skills for working with small instructional groups, one-on-one, and in student-assessment settings.
Willingness and ability to work as part of a team and provide different instruction as guided.
Willingness to attend building and district instructional trainings and follow protocols, procedures, and district policies, particularly for instruction and assessment.
Positive evaluations and recommendations supporting character and work ethic.
Excellent attendance, punctuality, and dependability; self-discipline and initiative.

Responsibilities

Assist the nurse with the student's health needs, including catheterization and tube feeding.
Assist students with educational needs, including reading and other subject areas in the regular classroom.
Provide instruction as directed by certificated staff.
Administer reading assessments.
Prepare instructional materials as requested.
Participate in staff and program in-service training.
Maintain records as necessary.
Carry out plans and activities designed by the reading specialist and classroom teacher.
Work cooperatively with parents, staff, and students.
Provide clerical assistance as needed.
Help supervise students to maintain a safe, orderly, positive learning environment, including recess and lunchroom supervision.
Perform duties in accordance with Kennewick School District policies and procedures, including regular attendance and punctuality.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.