1:1 Paraeducator, Job 26-0698 CO

Mukilteo School District•Everett, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 1:1 Paraeducator position at Columbia Elementary School, working 3 hours per day for 145 days per year, Monday through Thursday. The anticipated start date is as soon as possible. The scheduled hours are listed as 8:45 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. The position does not include medical or dental benefits. The successful candidate works under the direction of a classroom teacher to support a student with medical needs and needs involving behavior, communication, functional skills, and academics. The Paraeducator assists teachers in planning, preparing, and delivering instruction based on state standards, district curriculum, and effective instructional practices for students with diverse learning needs. The role may include implementing special education services, supporting IEP goals, providing medical assistance and personal care, and supervising students in settings such as recess, the cafeteria, and the bus. The Paraeducator may also perform crossing guard duties before and after school. The position requires consistent attendance at the assigned work site and compliance with district policies. Duties may be reassigned based on program, building, or student needs, and other related duties may be assigned by supervisors.

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; complete a paraeducator apprenticeship registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council; or pass a PESB-approved assessment or program listed in the posting.
Demonstrate knowledge of math, spelling, reading, grammar, and punctuation.
Have a desire and aptitude to work with students and interact positively and professionally with students, supervisors, and staff.
Be able to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team.
Demonstrate the ability to manage student behavior effectively.
Work accurately and attentively, meet deadlines, and function in an environment with frequent interruptions.
Be able to operate, or be willing to learn to operate, standard classroom equipment.
Be able to meet students’ physical, health, and safety needs, including providing physical assistance and safely lifting and positioning students using adaptive equipment as required.
Have knowledge of computer applications used to assist student learning.
Be able to strengthen job-related competencies.
Job-related experience is desired.
Depending on assignment, complete behavior-modification programs, safe physical restraint techniques, and/or other required training.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with preschool children with special needs.

Responsibilities

Assist teachers with daily student supervision to maintain a safe, positive learning environment.
Under teacher direction, administer student tests, collect and maintain diagnostic and test data, update student records, and assess student progress.
Monitor and help manage student behavior and progress, sharing 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 students who are ill, medically fragile, or have disabilities.
Assist students with feeding, toileting, lifting, positioning, adaptive equipment, and equipment or materials related to their disabilities.
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/or at recess and help maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment.
Participate in meetings and training to share information, improve skills and knowledge, implement school initiatives, and address student needs.
Comply with district policies and maintain a consistent presence at the assigned work site during specified hours.
Perform other related duties as assigned and adapt duties as needed to meet program, building, and student needs.