1:1 Bus Rider Paraeducator - Special Ed Support

Vancouver Public Schools; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Vancouver Public Schools is seeking a Special Program Paraeducator 2 to support a one-on-one assignment in the Integrated Communication & Sensory Program. The position operates 1.25 hours daily for 9 months each year, with responsibilities that include assisting with IEP goals, supervising and supporting students, and collaborating with certificated staff.

Flexible teamwork, data collection, and adherence to safety and behavioral plans are essential, including de-escalation techniques and

Qualifications

• Documentation verifying a high school diploma or GED AND
• One of the following: official transcripts verifying an Associate’s degree (90 quarter, 60 semester) OR 72 quarter or 48 semester credits from an accredited university, college, community college or business school; OR ETS ParaPro Assessment result of 455 or higher
• One year of related experience working with children in an educational setting preferred
• Successful experience as part of an educational team preferred
• Experience which demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and skills in working effectively in a team environment, providing support to achieve the desired goal(s) for the classroom and/or program area
• Possess excellent problem solving, analytical, and conflict resolution skills and ability to think quickly
• Experience working with children with moderated to severe disabilities preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in implementing and evaluating goals and objectives on individual student IEPs
• Participate in team meetings as appropriate for the purpose of providing observational input or acquiring information pertinent to the position
• Monitor, collect data, as directed by the teacher. Work in concert with Special Ed teacher to ensure students receive academic support, sensory integration, occupational and speech/ language support throughout the day.
• Provide main stream support when appropriate, and have a desire to commit to these students and this program
• Exhibit willingness to learn about the disability of autism and put the information into practice
• Assist students with self regulation during class activities in small groups or individually. Provide instructional assistance as directed by appropriate certificated staff. Subject areas may include academic subjects, basic life skills, social skills, community access, personal hygiene, swimming, communication, physical and /or occupational therapy exercises and job skills training. This will include assisting the teacher with preparing materials for lessons and maintaining data collection records as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Conflict de-escalation

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Associate’s degree or 72 quarter/48 semester credits OR ETS ParaPro 455+

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Vancouver Public Schools is seeking a Special Program Paraeducator 2 to support a one-on-one assignment in the Integrated Communication & Sensory Program. The position operates 1.25 hours daily for 9 months each year, with responsibilities that include assisting with IEP goals, supervising and supporting students, and collaborating with certificated staff.

Flexible teamwork, data collection, and adherence to safety and behavioral plans are essential, including de-escalation techniques and