Bilingual Para-Educator: Empower IEP Students

Walla Walla Center for Children & Families; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Walla Walla Public Schools is seeking a Bilingual Special Education Para-Educator to support certificated staff in English and Spanish. You will assist with IEP-related tasks, classroom activities and behavior support for students in need of additional instructional help.

Responsibilities include developing functional skills, reinforcing social skills, preparing teaching aids, and collaborating with teachers and the Speech Language Pathologist to promote student progress at school and at home.

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Pass Federal Para-Educator test or equivalent.
• Experience in educational setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support for IEP students in English and Spanish.
• Support and structure for behavior and social skills.
• Assist students in developing functional skills toward independence.
• Assist certificated staff with record-keeping and materials.
• Learn instructional techniques under teacher guidance.
• Collaborate with certified staff.
• Assist in assessing students.
• Monitor student progress in classroom and home.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Effective communication

Flexible schedule

Education

High School diploma or GED

AA degree or 72 college credits

Experience with students

Job description

Walla Walla Public Schools is seeking a Bilingual Special Education Para-Educator to support certificated staff in English and Spanish. You will assist with IEP-related tasks, classroom activities and behavior support for students in need of additional instructional help.

Responsibilities include developing functional skills, reinforcing social skills, preparing teaching aids, and collaborating with teachers and the Speech Language Pathologist to promote student progress at school and at home.