Special Education Teaching Assistant (1801)

University Instructors•Mount Vernon, WA

17h•$25 - $27

About The Position

Overview University Instructors is recruiting for immediate placement of dynamic special education classroom aides to support our local partner district. As an aide or paraprofessional, you will directly impact students in special education programs. You will also partner with teachers to provide instruction, behavior management, and primary care to students. Responsibilities Position Summary: This position is responsible for providing assistance to students under the supervision of certificated staff in Behavior Intervention Programs and other learning environments where behavior program-placed students are integrated. Essential Duties: This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties: Assist Behavior Program students in one-to-one, small group, and integrated settings in all instructional areas including academics, socialization, adaptive behavior, and behavioral growth. Assist students in dealing with conflict, expressing themselves in appropriate ways, and improving their behavior with an emphasis on successful reintegration. Assist teachers in the preparation and delivery of materials specific to student’s individual learning needs. Assist students with gross and fine motor strengthening programs and activities Assist students with any areas of speech/language affecting successful communication Assist student with making speech sounds; improving rhythm, fluency, and voice quality; and helping correct oral motor problems and cognitive communication impairments Assist students with vision-related training Assist students with wheelchair mobility, dressing, and feeding Assist in recreational, playground, and/or physical education activities Coordinate activities and meet with teacher(s) on a regular basis Administer tests and evaluate student progress in topical areas and grade assignments and tests as directed Assist teacher(s) in the maintenance of student records and grades Supervise students and enforce assigned area rules Supervise and correct students as necessary to maintain a safe environment, with a focus on Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports Supervise and oversee student activities and safety in assigned areas May answer phones, maintain records, collect and distribute materials, inventory, and order and process materials May escort students to and from locations Collect and maintain data logs regarding student’s learning goals Use computers and related technologies as needed by the program goals Attend meeting or trainings as required, with emphasis on behavioral intervention and student de-escalation Maintain consistent presence at assigned work-site and regular work hours Professionally interact with students, staff, and public Comply with all district policies and procedures Perform related duties as assigned Ability to assist in the carrying out of Emergency Response Protocols, Behavior Intervention Plans, and during safety incidents requiring reasonable force

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Every Student Succeeds Act requirements (official college transcript with evidence of 72.0 college-level quarter credit hours OR 48.0 college-level semester credit hours OR official college transcript with evidence of Associate’s or higher degree OR Official 4-Page Parapro Score Report with score of 455 or higher
Completion of an additional 70 hours of professional development, within three years, to obtain the General Para-educator Certificate
Ability to stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, kneel, and stand for long periods of time
Position could require diapering, toileting, and feeding of special needs students
Ability to assist in student de-escalation and physical intervention when needed
Ability and willingness to work with students who bite, kick, hit, and can be verbally aggressive
Ability to lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds and assist with Emergency Response Protocols regarding student restraint
Course verification of basic behavioral knowledge regarding Applied Behavioral Analysis and Behavior Intervention Plans (e.g. ESD 171 offerings, The Evergreen State College E-learning site, or other recognized agency/institution approved by Special Education Department)
Knowledge and course verification of student de-escalation and safe methods of physical intervention during crises (e.g. CPI, Life Space Crisis Intervention, or other recognized agency/institution approved by Special Education Department)
1st Aid & Adult/Child CPR training (completed within 30 days from date of hire and to be maintained for the duration of this job)
Right Response training to be maintained for the duration of this job (completed within 30 days from date of hire and to be maintained for the duration of this job)
Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance
Proof of Immunization (if born 1/1/57 or later)
I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control Act
Completion of all district-required training thirty (30) calendar days from hire date

Nice To Haves

Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic, and language diversity preferred
Ability to organize and oversee activities
Ability to be fair, consistent, and respectful at all times when working with children
Ability to be consistent, calm, and positive during all student interactions, which may include during times of verbal and physical escalations
Ability to deal with students in a warm and confident manner
Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations
Ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
Ability to follow written and oral instructions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of staff, students, and the public in a multi-cultural environment
Ability to use necessary equipment, machinery, and tools
Knowledge of basic academic subject areas, such as spelling, writing, reading, and math
Knowledge of safety rules, regulations, and procedures
Basic knowledge of applied behavioral analysis, including how antecedents and consequences affect student behavior
Knowledge of learning and instructional styles appropriate to assigned grade levels and individual students
Knowledge of child development concepts, developmentally appropriate curriculum and individualized learning processes for children, indicators of child abuse and neglect, and factors affecting low-income families
Course verification of basic behavioral knowledge regarding Applied Behavioral Analysis and Behavior Intervention Plans (e.g. ESD 171 offerings, The Evergreen State College E-learning site, or other recognized agency/institution approved by Special Education Department)
Knowledge and course verification of student de-escalation and safe methods of physical intervention during crises (e.g. CPI, Life Space Crisis Intervention, or other recognized agency/institution approved by Special Education Department)
Skills in written and oral communications
Skills in handling confidential matters
Skills in operating a PC (personal computer) utilizing district adopted software
Skills in learning and interpreting assignments, procedures, rules, and regulations
Skills in encouraging and tutoring students
Skills in communication in two languages (English, Spanish, etc.) if applicable

Responsibilities

Assist Behavior Program students in one-to-one, small group, and integrated settings in all instructional areas including academics, socialization, adaptive behavior, and behavioral growth.
Assist students in dealing with conflict, expressing themselves in appropriate ways, and improving their behavior with an emphasis on successful reintegration.
Assist teachers in the preparation and delivery of materials specific to student’s individual learning needs.
Assist students with gross and fine motor strengthening programs and activities
Assist students with any areas of speech/language affecting successful communication
Assist student with making speech sounds; improving rhythm, fluency, and voice quality; and helping correct oral motor problems and cognitive communication impairments
Assist students with vision-related training
Assist students with wheelchair mobility, dressing, and feeding
Assist in recreational, playground, and/or physical education activities
Coordinate activities and meet with teacher(s) on a regular basis
Administer tests and evaluate student progress in topical areas and grade assignments and tests as directed
Assist teacher(s) in the maintenance of student records and grades
Supervise students and enforce assigned area rules
Supervise and correct students as necessary to maintain a safe environment, with a focus on Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports
Supervise and oversee student activities and safety in assigned areas
May answer phones, maintain records, collect and distribute materials, inventory, and order and process materials
May escort students to and from locations
Collect and maintain data logs regarding student’s learning goals
Use computers and related technologies as needed by the program goals
Attend meeting or trainings as required, with emphasis on behavioral intervention and student de-escalation
Maintain consistent presence at assigned work-site and regular work hours
Professionally interact with students, staff, and public
Comply with all district policies and procedures
Perform related duties as assigned
Ability to assist in the carrying out of Emergency Response Protocols, Behavior Intervention Plans, and during safety incidents requiring reasonable force