SpEd Paraeducator CYO: Special Programs: 26-27 CL33

Aberdeen School District•Aberdeen, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a SpEd Paraeducator within Special Programs, specifically for the 26-27 school year, classified as CL33. The role involves working 6.5 hours per day for 186 days per year. Two positions are available. This role is benefits-eligible.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
AA degree, OR 72 college-level quarter credits, OR The state approved paraeducator assessment test
Proficient 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

Nice To Haves

Experience working with students
Bilingual/Spanish speaking
Possess and maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR and first aid training
Type II driver’s license
Successfully complete the district approved Right Response training at the advanced level at the next available time; maintain current certification at the advanced level through an annual recertification class if assigned to a resource support position

Responsibilities

Monitors student progress and share observations with teachers, other professional staff members and parents/guardians.
Assist teacher and students in preparation of student work and program documentation.
Assist teacher in the daily management, organization, monitoring and safety of children; supervises recess and lunch periods, field trips, locker rooms, study and detention rooms and student arrival/departure activities.
Collect and prepare instructional and non-instructional materials as directed; assembles worksheets, lessons, art supplies and other materials; create and post bulletin boards; correct worksheets; quizzes and assignments.
Supervise and conduct individuals and small groups in educational, creative and structured play activities; assists with classwork and assignments; tutors and monitors student activities in the classroom and special sessions.
Monitor student behavior and progress, and share observations with teacher and other professional staff; may participate in parent-teacher conferences.
Administers discipline as authorized.
Monitors student health.
May be required to perform services which maintain personal hygiene of students, such as toileting, diapering and dressing.
May be required to assist with adaptive/medical equipment to include tube feeding and catheterization.
Assist in administering district, state and national tests; maintains diagnostic and test data for teacher; maintains and updates student records, class lists, attendance and other data.
Monitors administration of individual academic assessment evaluation.
May be required to provide basic first aid care to ill and injured students.
Assist in maintaining physical appearance of classroom; straighten chairs/tables, put materials away after use.
Acts as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behavior to students; assist teacher in maintaining a classroom conducive to learning.
Prepares equipment and supply inventories and orders materials as necessary.
Assist in the supervision of volunteer and student assistants.
May operate a computer using educational software to provide student instruction and assistance.
Process and distribute forms, correspondence, worksheets, tests, and schedules by using office machines such as computer, photocopier and other standard office equipment.
May enter data into computer and maintain various databases.
Supervises students in educational, supportive and structured activities.
Attend program meetings and training held on additional days beyond the 180-days school year.
Maintains files and records.
Document activities and progress as required.
Maintains confidentiality of student information and records.
Maintain a pleasant, enjoyable atmosphere with student groups.
Perform other related duties as assigned.