PSIS Special Education Paraprofessional (TI-49831)
About The Position
This seasonal, non-exempt position at Paschal Sherman Indian School in Omak, Washington, provides student supervision in classrooms, physical education, the lunchroom, playground, and during travel to and from buses. The paraprofessional helps prepare and reinforce instructional materials and supports students in learning the curriculum according to their individual needs. The role involves assisting students individually or in small groups with instruction planned by the classroom, supporting self-care and therapy-related activities, escorting students between classes, and charting student progress under a teacher’s direction and supervision. The paraprofessional also attends building and room staff meetings and maintains student confidentiality.
Requirements
- An associate degree, 72 quarter credits, 48 semester credits from an institution of higher education, completion of a registered apprenticeship program, or successful completion of PRAXIS.
- A valid Washington State driver’s license and eligibility for the Tribes’ vehicle insurance, maintained throughout employment.
- Possess or obtain CPR/First Aid certification within 30 working days of hire.
- Ability to understand and apply rules, procedures, and policies.
- Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and subordinates.
- Agility to hear requests for help and observe student learning difficulties.
- Ability to lift students as needed for positioning and transfers.
- Ability to perform extended periods of walking, standing, bending, and twisting, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to maintain good attendance and be punctual.
- Adherence to strict confidentiality.
- Submit proof of degree, transcripts, certificates, and three written letters of recommendation with the application.
Responsibilities
- Supervise students in classrooms, physical education, the lunchroom, the playground, and to and from buses.
- Assist with preparing and reinforcing instructional materials and help students learn curriculum based on individual needs.
- Work with individual students or small groups on instruction planned by the classroom.
- Assist with activities prescribed by physical, occupational, and speech therapists.
- Escort students to each class throughout the day.
- Help students with positioning, transfers into and out of walkers or wheelchairs, diaper changing, and toileting.
- Monitor students and assist with self-care skills, including feeding, dressing, brushing teeth, combing hair, toileting, and diapering.
- Observe learning difficulties and requests for help and report relevant matters to the teacher.
- Chart individual student progress under the direction and supervision of the teacher.
- Meet with the teacher and other paraprofessionals for building and room staff meetings.
- Maintain strict confidentiality, good attendance, and punctuality.
Benefits
- Full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time employees.
- 401(k) with employer contributions.
- Short- and long-term disability for full-time employees.
- Paid holidays, sick leave, and annual leave for full-time and part-time employees.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
