Rock Island - Paraeducator

Eastmont School District•Rock Island, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Work directly with students/groups of students in person and/or remotely. Display a level of confidence and authority to students. Display professional behavior at all times. Possess an ability to be flexible, changing gears at a moment’s notice. Possess an open mind and sense of humor. Ability to handle conflict. Attend all required training. Work with high needs student(s) to promote success within the school setting. Develop a working knowledge of the students with which you are working. Enthusiastically acknowledge student success. Develop a positive working relationship with the student while retaining professionalism as a staff member. Provide positive feedback when a student is behaving appropriately. Redirect student when necessary to keep him/her on task. Work with the student within the parameters of an individualized education plan. Monitor and supervise students throughout the school day. Perform various other duties including supervision and escorting students between classes when necessary. Keep in contact with regular education teacher; act as liaison between special education teacher and regular classroom teacher when appropriate. Work with all students in the classroom, with priority given to assigned students. Be willing and able to teach small groups of students as instructed by the teacher. Maintain a log of activities that take place throughout the day and chart student behavior as instructed by the special education teacher. Possess ability to anticipate teacher and/or student needs, and work independently in meeting those needs. Display a level of confidence and authority to students. Must possess flexibility in assignment, changing gears at a moment’s notice. Excellent attendance and punctuality required. Ability to work collaboratively as a team. Previous successful work with children with behavioral challenges preferred. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

Proof of High School diploma, or equivalent
An AA Degree from an accredited academic college or university OR A minimum of 72 college quarter credits OR Passed a district-recognized assessment of basic skills and instructional proficiency (currently the ETS test)
Completion of 14 hours of Fundamental Course of Study/General Paraeducator Certificate training as provided and directed by the District (OSPI and PESB requirement).
Successful clearance of the FBI and Washington State Patrol fingerprint background check.
Successful Washington State Sexual Misconduct clearance.
Completion of federal I-9 form.

Nice To Haves

Previous successful work with children with behavioral challenges preferred.

Responsibilities

Work directly with students/groups of students in person and/or remotely.
Monitor and supervise students throughout the school day.
Perform various other duties including supervision and escorting students between classes when necessary.
Keep in contact with regular education teacher; act as liaison between special education teacher and regular classroom teacher when appropriate.
Work with all students in the classroom, with priority given to assigned students.
Be willing and able to teach small groups of students as instructed by the teacher.
Maintain a log of activities that take place throughout the day and chart student behavior as instructed by the special education teacher.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.