Preschool Special Education Paraeducator

Pullman School District 267 • Pullman, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Preschool Special Education Paraeducator will serve as an instructional assistant under the immediate supervision of the Special Education Teacher. This role involves working directly with students as defined by their individual programs and in multiple settings, assisting with record keeping and reporting, and ensuring the safety of children. The paraeducator will also address hygiene issues, potentially perform minor medical procedures under supervision, and participate in training. Strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and the ability to work with minimal supervision are essential.

Requirements

• Completed at least 2 years of study (72 quarter credits/48 semester credits) at an institution of higher education or possess an associate's (or higher) degree or completed one of the following: ETS ParaPro Assessment with a score of 455 or higher, Pearson Paraprofessional assessment, or Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program
• Evidence of in-service training and/or successful experience working with students with special needs
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Willingness to be trained
• Work collaboratively under the direction of the Special Education/Resource Room Teacher
• Ability to meet the demands of restraining, lifting and moving disabled students
• Possess and practice strong interpersonal skills with a wide variety of people both inside and outside the organization (staff, parents, community members, other agencies, etc.)
• Be a positive team builder who works in a collaborative manner
• Meet multiple demands in pressure situations and maintain high levels of quality work
• Maintain confidentiality
• Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
• Regularly demonstrate professionalism in appearance, actions, decisions, and overall performance
• Work with minimal supervision and be flexible

Nice To Haves

• Experience/training in special education
• Experience working with students with physical disabilities
• Experience/training in alternative communication
• Experience/training in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
• Experience/appreciation of diverse student population

Responsibilities

• Serve as an instructional assistant under the immediate supervision of the Special Education Teacher.
• Work directly with students as defined by their individual programs and in multiple settings.
• Assist special education personnel with record keeping and reporting.
• Take directions and follow through without direct supervision.
• Attend, with the highest priority, to the safety of children.
• Work with behaviorally disabled children.
• Work with severely disabled children.
• Address hygiene issues including, but not limited to, changing diapers.
• Provide structure and direction to reluctant students.
• Participate in training to perform minor medical procedures under the direction of the school nurse.
• Assist with record keeping, typing reports, completing forms, etc.
• Carry out other assigned duties as needed.

Benefits

• Medical coverage is provided through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Dental coverage is provided through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Vision coverage is provided through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Life coverage is provided through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Long-term disability coverage is provided through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Retirement benefits are provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
• Sick/emergency leave as per the collective bargaining agreement between the Pullman Paraeducators Association (PPA) and the Pullman School District.
• Personal leave as per the collective bargaining agreement between the Pullman Paraeducators Association (PPA) and the Pullman School District.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree