Substitute - Instructional Paraeducator

Bethel School District 403•Spanaway, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position's responsibilities are to assist certificated staff with instructional and non-instructional activities for mainstream and/or special education students, including instructing students individually and/or in small groups, monitoring and documenting student behavior and/or progress, and supervising student activities.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age.
Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Fingerprinting and background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury or neglect of a minor.
Must complete training in and adhere to district infection control plan.
May be required to obtain first aid and CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with school age children and special needs students.
Non-violent crisis intervention.
Development and use of PECS, visual schedule systems, and visual supports.
Use of Social Stories.
Universal precautions and toilet teacher for special needs.
Understanding of child development and the needs of students on the Autism spectrum.
Understanding of sensory processing.
Knowledge of basic subject areas, such as reading, writing, and communicating.
Knowledge of variety of behavior and learning disorders.
Knowledge of student safety rules and procedures.
Ability to deal with students in a warm and confident manner.
Ability to remain flexible in changes in assignments.
Ability to organize activities.
Ability to follow and give instructions.
Ability to be fair and consistent when working with students.
Ability to learn and use effective behavior management techniques.
Ability to learn and use effective instructional techniques.
Ability to learn to use district-supported technology for student instruction and record keeping.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff.

Responsibilities

Assist certificated staff with instructional and non-instructional activities for mainstream and/or special education students.
Instruct students individually and/or in small groups.
Monitor and document student behavior and/or progress.
Supervise student activities.