Paraeducator - 1:1 Student Specific

Olympia School District•Olympia, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The 1:1 Student Specific Paraeducator assists with supervising and instructing an individual student and works directly with staff and students to support placement in the least restrictive educational environment. This continuing position is 3.0 hours per day, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 12:25 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Wednesday from 12:10 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. It is scheduled for 180 days per year, plus 10 paid holidays. Employees receive vacation leave, paid holidays, and additional compensation as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The role supports implementation of student plans and IEP goals, monitors and records student progress, provides instructional and behavioral support, and helps maintain a safe, positive, and productive learning environment. Duties may include assisting students with health care, personal hygiene, and toileting needs; supporting student independence and communication; and collaborating with certificated staff and other personnel. The position requires maintaining confidentiality and participating in team meetings and required training.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
When applicable, successful completion of one of the following: ETS Parapro assessment; Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program; 72 quarter or 48 semester credits at an institution of higher education; or an associate degree or higher. Credits must be at the 100 level or above, and official transcripts are required for college credits or degrees.
Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
Prior job-related experience with school-age children who qualify for special education.
Participate in all district-required health-related training.
First Aid and CPR training may be required.
Willingness to participate in appropriate training to obtain skills needed for the position, such as a Type II License or Food Handlers Permit.
Right Response Certification or willingness to obtain and maintain it.
Ability to perform basic clerical functions and arithmetic calculations, operate standard office equipment, and use English verbally and in writing with correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Ability to create effective visual supports, student schedules, and reward systems.
Ability to provide for students’ special health care needs, including personal hygiene and toileting or diapering as necessary.
Ability to implement instructional techniques and modifications for students with significant needs.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; maintain confidentiality; meet schedules and deadlines; interpret and apply rules, regulations, and policies; and rapidly learn instructional methods and materials.
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with administrators, special and general education teachers, and other paraeducators.
Ability to remain alert, anticipate and prevent unsafe situations or behavior escalation, and react promptly to maintain student safety.
Ability to facilitate positive communication and social skills and support student participation and learning, including in community settings.
Ability to use assistive or adaptive technology and methods to support communication or adaptive living skills.
Ability to collect student data independently, consistently, and accurately.
Ability to adjust interactions, including proximity, vocabulary, voice volume and tone, sentence length, and visual supports, to promote student understanding and success.
Ability to use social stories or other non-verbal systems and positive, non-punitive behavior support systems.
Ability to use de-escalation strategies and district-approved physical restraint techniques, including teaming with and supporting others when restraint is necessary.
Ability to self-monitor and maintain high expectations for student learning and independence.

Nice To Haves

Training in district-adopted instructional methodologies such as STAR, FACTER, Structured Teaching, or ABA, or willingness to obtain such training.

Responsibilities

Assist certificated staff with implementing plans related to IEP program development, including functional behavioral assessments, behavior intervention plans, aversive therapy plans, and communication and OT/PT IEP goals.
Assist certificated staff in creating educational materials that support student progress toward IEP goals and objectives.
Collect and communicate relevant student data to support evaluation of progress.
Administer first aid or medical assistance and address student health care needs, including personal hygiene and toileting assistance when necessary.
Maintain student files and records to support appropriate special education programs.
Monitor students across educational settings to support a safe, positive learning environment and facilitate needed curriculum, material, and schedule accommodations or modifications.
Assist other personnel in implementing identified student instructional and behavioral programs and duties supporting students.
Collaborate with staff to evaluate student progress and implement student objectives.
Contribute to a positive and productive learning environment for students and staff.
Maintain confidentiality in communications regarding students, staff, and parents.
Facilitate student independence in instructional settings.
Participate in team meetings and required training to collaborate, share information, and improve skills and knowledge.
Implement adopted curricula and individual student plans consistently and with fidelity.
Support student participation and learning, including in community settings, and represent the district professionally.
Use de-escalation strategies and district-approved physical restraint techniques when necessary to maintain safety.