1:1 Paraeducator, Job 26-0699 CO

Mukilteo School District•Everett, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 1:1 Paraeducator position at Columbia Elementary School, working with two students who require individual support with medical needs, behavior, communication, functional skills, and academic skills. The position is 5.5 hours per day, 145 days per year, Monday through Thursday, with hours from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Benefits are offered, and the anticipated start date is as soon as possible. Under the direction of the teacher, the Paraeducator assists with planning, preparation, and delivery of a quality instructional program based on state standards, district curriculum, and effective instruction for students with diverse learning needs. The role may also involve implementing special education services, including IEP goals, medical assistance, physical support, and personal care. The Paraeducator supervises students in settings such as the classroom, cafeteria, library, recess, and bus, and performs crossing guard duties before and after school.

Requirements

Meet basic Washington State paraeducator qualifications.
Have experience working with children.
Be at least 18 years old and hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
Meet one of the following education or assessment requirements: hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university; have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher from an accredited college or university; have completed a paraeducator apprenticeship registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council; or have passed a PESB-approved assessment, including the ETS ParaPro Assessment, Pearson’s Paraprofessional Assessment, or The Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program.
Demonstrate knowledge of math, spelling, reading, grammar, and punctuation.
Show desire and aptitude to work with students and interact positively and professionally with students, supervisors, and staff.
Work independently and cooperatively as part of a team.
Effectively manage student behavior.
Work accurately and with attention to detail, and meet deadlines in an environment with frequent interruptions.
Operate or be willing to learn to operate standard classroom equipment.
Provide for students’ physical, health, and safety needs.
Provide physical assistance and properly lift students in and out of chairs in accordance with safe lifting requirements and use adaptive equipment as required.
Know computer applications used to assist student learning and be able to strengthen job-related competencies.
Have job-related experience; experience is desired.
Depending on assignment, complete behavior modification programs, including safe physical restraining techniques, and/or other required training.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with school-aged children with special needs.

Responsibilities

Assist teachers with daily student supervision to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
Administer student tests under teacher direction, collect and maintain diagnostic and test data, update student records, and assess student progress.
Monitor student behavior and progress, and share observations with teachers and other professional staff.
Help implement strategies addressing diverse student needs and supporting individual educational growth and achievement goals.
Provide clerical and general classroom assistance, including data collection and entry, correspondence, copying, filing, and preparing classroom materials.
Provide first aid, medical assistance, physical support, and personal care to ill, medically fragile, and/or disabled children.
Assist students with feeding, toileting, lifting and positioning, adaptive equipment, and equipment related to their disabilities, including assistive technology and visual aids.
Track and dispense authorized student medications.
Perform crossing guard duties before and after school to supervise and monitor students.
Monitor students in the cafeteria and at recess and help maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment.
Participate in meetings and training to share information, build skills and knowledge, implement school initiatives, and address student needs.
Comply with District Policies and maintain a consistent presence at the assigned work site and work the specified hours.
Adapt to possible reassignment of duties based on program, building, and student needs, and perform other related duties as assigned.