Special Education REACH Room Paraeducator

Walla Walla Public Schools•Walla Walla, WA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists certificated staff with instructional support tasks related to students’ educational development throughout the school environment and serves as a positive role model. The paraeducator supports students with IEPs in academic, social, behavioral, and functional skill development, helping them build independence. The role involves carrying out instructional programs developed by a supervising teacher, collaborating with classroom teachers, assisting with student assessment and progress monitoring, and supporting record-keeping and preparation of teaching materials. The paraeducator reports to the building administrator and receives direction and guidance from designated staff, including classroom teachers. Work assignments may involve schedule or work-site changes based on district needs. The position requires responding positively and in a service-oriented manner to a wide range of student, staff, and public behaviors and needs; occasional interactions with distraught or difficult students or parents may occur. Standing, sitting, and walking vary according to student ages and classroom assignments. The position is scheduled for 6.5 hours per day, five days per week, for 189 days per school year, under the PSE Classified Salary Schedule. Employment includes retirement, SEBB benefits, nine holidays, and paid sick leave.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
An associate degree, 72 college-level credits, or the ability to pass the Federal Para-Educator test.
Experience working with students in an educational setting and/or evidence of an interest in supporting learning experiences.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents, including by phone and email.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the public.
Desire to be a positive role model and interact positively with students.
Knowledge or awareness of one’s own cultural identity and how it influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of district staff, students, and patrons.
Fingerprinting and a background check are required to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury, or neglect of a minor.
Must complete Walla Walla Public Schools Risk Management and Bloodborne Pathogens Training upon hire.
Must attend training for de-escalation procedures.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish skills are preferred.
A CPR/First Aid card may be required depending on job assignment.

Responsibilities

Provide instructional support for students with IEPs in reading, writing, math, and social and behavioral skills.
Provide support and structure for students who need behavioral and social skills support.
Assist students in developing functional skills that promote independence.
Implement and reinforce social skills training programs.
Assist certificated staff with required record-keeping, developing materials, and preparing teaching aids.
Learn instructional techniques under a teacher’s direction and independently carry out instructional programs developed by the supervising teacher.
Collaborate with classroom teachers.
Assist in assessing students.
Monitor and assist student progress in the classroom and other school activities.
Promote positive public relations when communicating with the public.
Perform routine classroom and building clerical tasks as needed.
May serve on district committees or departmental work teams.
Perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.