Special Education Paraeducator CYO: Special Programs: 26-27 CL55

Aberdeen School District•Aberdeen, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Paraeducator supports teachers and students in special programs by helping deliver instruction, supervise students, support classroom operations, and maintain student records. The role is scheduled for 6.5 hours per day, 186 days per year, including holidays, for the current year only. The position is benefits eligible. Candidates must submit an online employment application; applications are accepted until the position is filled. The paraeducator monitors student learning, behavior, health, safety, and progress, and shares observations with teachers and other professional staff. Duties may include supporting students with personal hygiene needs, adaptive or medical equipment, and basic first aid. The position also involves preparing instructional materials, helping with assessments and documentation, maintaining a safe and orderly learning environment, and supervising students in classroom and other school activities. Employment is conditional on passing a criminal background check, completing the District’s Paraeducator Core Competency requirements, and consistently working scheduled hours. Depending on assignment, additional certifications or training may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One of the following: an associate degree, 72 college-level quarter credits, or a state-approved paraeducator assessment test.
Proficiency in basic spelling, math, and grammar skills.
Pass a criminal background check.
Complete the District’s Paraeducator Core Competency requirements.
Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions, policies, and procedures.
Ability to handle students with behavioral and physical handicapping conditions.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and accurate records.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and the general public, and to work in a team environment.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write simple correspondence and communicate information to students, parents, and staff.
Ability to use correct grammar, spelling, and English usage; perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; calculate ratios and percentages; and interpret graphs.
General knowledge of office practices, procedures, and equipment, with the ability to operate standard office equipment such as a word processor and photocopier.
Ability to learn and willingness to use computers and various software programs.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and remain flexible to meet deadlines.
Physical ability to perform required duties, which may include lifting and positioning students in and out of vehicles, wheelchairs, or therapy equipment.
For some positions, keyboarding skills of 45 words per minute.
Depending on assignment, may be required to possess and maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR and first aid training; possess a Type II driver’s license; and complete district-approved advanced Right Response training at the next available time and maintain current advanced-level certification through annual recertification if assigned to a resource support position.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with students.
Bilingual/Spanish-speaking ability.

Responsibilities

Monitor student progress, behavior, health, and safety, and share observations with teachers, professional staff, and, when appropriate, parents or guardians.
Assist teachers and students with preparing student work and program documentation.
Assist with daily classroom management, organization, monitoring, and student safety.
Supervise students during recess, lunch, field trips, locker-room activities, study and detention periods, and arrival and departure activities.
Collect and prepare instructional and non-instructional materials; assemble worksheets, lessons, art supplies, and other materials; create bulletin boards; and correct student work, quizzes, and assignments.
Conduct or support individual and small-group educational, creative, and structured play activities; assist with classwork and assignments; tutor students; and monitor classroom and special-session activities.
Administer discipline as authorized and help maintain a classroom conducive to learning.
Provide support for student personal hygiene, such as toileting, diapering, and dressing, when required; assist with adaptive or medical equipment, including tube feeding and catheterization, when required.
Assist with district, state, and national tests; maintain diagnostic and test data, student records, class lists, attendance, and other information; and monitor individual academic assessments.
Provide basic first aid to ill or injured students when required.
Maintain the physical appearance of the classroom by straightening furniture and putting materials away after use.
Prepare equipment and supply inventories and order materials as necessary.
Assist in supervising volunteer and student assistants.
Operate a computer and educational software to provide instruction and assistance when required.
Process and distribute forms, correspondence, worksheets, tests, and schedules using computers, photocopiers, and other standard office equipment; enter data and maintain databases when required.
Attend program meetings and training held on additional days beyond the 180-day school year.
Maintain files and records, document activities and progress as required, and protect the confidentiality of student information.
Maintain a pleasant and enjoyable atmosphere with student groups and perform other related duties as assigned.