Special Education Paraeducator
About The Position
The Special Education Paraeducator supports and assists students with disabilities in a variety of school settings, consistent with their Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP). Reporting directly to the Special Education Teacher, the paraeducator helps prepare lessons; provides one-on-one and small-group instruction; supports classroom management; observes and assesses students; and communicates with parents and staff. The role serves Klickitat School District and is scheduled for 35 hours per week during the school year. Regular and reliable attendance is required. The position is based in classroom settings and may involve moving between classrooms. The paraeducator attends to students’ physical needs, including moving and positioning students and assisting with personal hygiene. The role may involve travel within the ESD 112 region for meetings and trainings. Applicants must complete a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI, and meet Washington State Core Competencies for paraeducators within three years of employment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Meet at least one of the following educational requirements: an associate degree; 48 semester or 72 quarter credits from an accredited college or university; a passing score of 455 on the ParaPro Assessment; a passing score of 220 on the Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment; or a score of 65% on The Master Teacher, Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program.
- Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.
- Meet Washington State Core Competencies for paraeducators as defined in WAC 392-172A-02090(f) within three years of employment.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds individually and more than 35 pounds with assistance.
- Regular attendance during the assigned work schedule.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a special education classroom setting.
- Knowledge of programs and services for students with disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Special Education Teacher with lesson preparation, one-on-one and small-group instruction, classroom management, student observation and assessment, and communication with parents and staff, consistent with IEP or IFSP goals.
- Supervise students.
- Collect data, report student progress, and maintain accurate data-collection records.
- Communicate with staff and parents as instructed by the Special Education Teacher.
- Provide positive behavior-management support consistent with the IEP or IFSP.
- Attend to students’ physical needs, including moving and positioning students and assisting with personal hygiene needs.
- Participate in staff meetings, in-service programs, workshops, and seminars.
- Participate as a member of the education team and, when needed, attend parent conferences.
- Maintain regular attendance to carry out the position’s duties and responsibilities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
