Special Education Paraeducator
Dieringer School District•Lake Tapps, WA
•Onsite
About The Position
Paraeducators provide support and assistance to teachers in the classroom. They help manage students, provide individualized attention, reinforce learning, and assist with lesson implementation. Paraeducators often work with students who have special needs, helping them with academic tasks, behavior management and social skills. Their role is essential in creating an inclusive and effective learning environment for all students.
Requirements
- 18 years or older with high school diploma or GED
- Passing score on para assessment or sufficient higher education credits or AA degree or higher.
- Successful completion of fingerprinting and background check
- History of good attendance
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively with staff and students
- Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in all situations and must be able to withhold confidential information
- Ability to work well with all levels of internal management, staff, and students as well as parents/guardians
- Ability to respond to changing situations in the workplace and exhibit flexibility
- Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently under varying deadlines and adapt to changing work priorities
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and with frequent interruptions
- Ability to demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality
- Ability to exercise tact, good judgment, and initiative in dealing with students, faculty, and parents/guardians
Responsibilities
- Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring the students' access to his/her least restrictive environment.
- Follow teacher instructions and plan of classroom schedules, working independently at times
- Monitors students' daily schedule and behavior plan for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
- Maintain confidentiality of student information
- Establish and positive rapport with staff, students, and parents
- Supervise students in the lunchroom, playground
- Participate in training activities
- Perform other duties as assigned by teacher or administrator
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Health Related Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
