1-1 for Student with Disability - Fuerza

Kennewick•Kennewick, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The paraeducator will provide reading instruction to students in a small-group intervention room and classroom, carrying out prescribed instructional programs under the direct supervision and training of certificated staff and using specific reading intervention curriculum. The role also supports the health and educational needs of a student with a disability, including catheterization and tube feeding, and helps provide a safe, orderly, positive learning environment. The position is at Fuerza Elementary School for 6.5 hours per day, 180 days per year. Continuation is based on student or program need. Salary is $23.15–$26.65 per hour, with 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 proving an associate degree or equivalent to the application; official transcripts for all education levels, including high school, are required within 30 days of hire.
Pass a basic skills test and background check, including employee-paid fingerprinting.
Complete Safe Schools web-based training within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter.
Ability to assist with catheterization and tube feeding of a student.
Academic skills sufficient to assist students in sciences, language arts, math, reading, and social studies.
Ability to perform essential job functions and meet physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to uphold board policies, follow administrative procedures, and take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Ability to attend required in-service trainings and meetings.
Ability to assess and correct safety issues and establish effective, tactful, cooperative relationships with students, parents, staff, fellow employees, and management.
Professional approach to assigned work, with a focus on teamwork, service delivery, and continuous improvement.
Sufficient command of English to communicate verbally and in writing about job-related activities.
Ability to use basic computer programs to maintain records, enter timecard information, and read and respond to email.
Willingness to become first-aid certified if required.
Ability to meet stated physical demands, including standing and walking for prolonged periods, pushing or pulling 18–26 pounds, lifting or moving up to 50 pounds including overhead, and moving quickly in emergencies or during student supervision.

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 when working with elementary students.
Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations and protect confidential student information.
Ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks.
Ability to operate computers and other equipment as necessary.
Effective communication and relationship-building with students, teachers, administrators, parents, and the community.
Strong interpersonal skills for working with small instructional groups, one-on-one, and in student assessment settings.
Ability and willingness to work in a team setting and follow different instruction as guided.
Willingness to attend building and district instructional trainings and follow district protocols, procedures, policies, and assessment practices.
Positive evaluations and recommendations supporting character and work ethic.
Excellent attendance, punctuality, 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 areas as needed in the regular classroom.
Instruct students as directed by certificated staff.
Administer reading assessments and score them as needed.
Prepare instructional materials and adapt materials to instructional needs.
Carry out plans and activities designed by the reading specialist and classroom teacher.
Maintain accurate records and provide clerical assistance as needed.
Supervise students, including recess and lunchroom supervision, to support a safe and positive learning environment.
Participate in staff and program in-services and required training.
Work cooperatively with parents, staff, and students.
Perform duties in accordance with district policies and procedures, including regular attendance and punctuality.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.