Para - SPED Preschool - 20274414

Clover Park School District•Lakewood, WA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves working under the general direction of the building administrator and specific direction of the classroom teacher to assist in implementing an educational program for special education students. Key responsibilities include providing instruction, managing behavior, preparing classroom materials, and providing primary care for life skills students, which may involve lifting, toileting, washing, and feeding. The assignment can be at the elementary or secondary level.

Requirements

High school diploma or its recognized equivalent (GED).
Must meet one of the following: Have received a passing score on one of the assessments approved by the board; 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 at an accredited college or university; Have completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council.
Two (2) years of successful work experience with special education students.
Board approved assessments: ETS ParaPro test takers must meet or exceed Washington’s qualifying score of 455. Pearson Paraprofessional test takers must meet or exceed 220. Master Teacher Inc. test takers must meet or exceed 65%.
Knowledge of classroom/behavior management techniques.
Knowledge of Special Education terminology.
Knowledge of lifting, toileting and feeding techniques.
Knowledge of restraint techniques.
Knowledge of verbal de-escalation.
Ability to work independently and to independently learn operations, procedures, processes and uses of equipment.
Skill in handling, storing, and transmitting confidential information in compliance with FERPA and HIPAA requirements.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and knowledge of proper lifting techniques.
Ability to communicate and interact clearly, concisely, courteously and respectfully with students, parents, guardians, volunteers, teachers and other staff with diverse backgrounds.
Ability to adjust to new and different working conditions.
Ability to learn and implement medical intervention techniques under the direction of a knowledgeable professional.
Fingerprinting and Background check.
First Aid and CPR Card.
Completion of Right Response training within ninety (90) days of hire date.
For positions located on Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) only: Ability to obtain and maintain access to JBLM in compliance with the REAL ID Act and all applicable installation access requirements.

Nice To Haves

College credits with major in education, psychology, counseling, behavior intervention or social work.
Three year’s or more of special education paraeducator experience in a public-school setting.

Responsibilities

Assists with IEP preparation at the direction of the classroom teacher.
Monitors timelines for due process with re-evaluations and IEP’s under the guidance of the special education teacher.
Assists with preparation for and implementation of behavior management techniques, educational and vocational instruction and vocational placement programs.
Instructs students in large or small groups or one-to-one as assigned by and under the direction of the special education teacher.
Assists students with hygiene and personal needs, such as lifting, toileting, washing and feeding.
May prepare and give intervention and medication, or conduct certain medical treatments following training by, and under the direction of, licensed nursing staff.
Administers or assists special education teacher with administration of assessment instruments.
Prepares materials for use by student, teacher and parents; types, hand draws, reproduces and collates.
Maintains class during special education teacher’s absence.
Supervises students during lunch, recess, on and off the bus, assembly, and to other building locations.
Uses personal computer for data entry and to produce correspondence and reports; operates typewriter, copier, FAX and other office machines.
Maintains students records and files such as FTE count, month end reports, schedules, attendance records, credits earned and required classes and credits for graduation.
May monitor three (3) year evaluations for state compliance.
May transport and/or accompany students on field trips and other outings.
May assist with profile development for education and vocation planning.
May work with high risk students who display significant behavior concerns as part of their disability.
Performs other duties as assigned.