One-on-One High Needs Paraeducator – Life Skills

Ortingschools; Orting (WA); On-site; USD 36,299 - 43,421; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits eligibility

Job summary

Orting School District in Washington is seeking a High Needs Paraeducator for the One-on-One Resource Support Program at Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School. The role involves working under certificated staff to deliver instructional support to a student in a life skills setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and possible AA degree or higher; strong communication skills and ability to relate to students, staff and parents. First Aid/CPR certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent; and
• Preferred AA degree or higher or equivalent work experience and/or training.
• Ability to relate to students, staff and parents.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to utilize appropriate strategies and techniques to provide effective instructional support.
• Work Skills Assessments: Achieve minimum acceptable levels/scores in reading, writing, math and technology assessments.
• First Aid/CPR Certified

Responsibilities

• Assisting students with toileting including catheterization
• Feedings, oral and tube feeding
• Transferring non-ambulatory students
• Physical restraint in accordance with the aversive therapy plan
• Diabetic health plan management (with evidence of completion of PDA training)
• Work with students individually or in small groups in a variety of content areas/subjects
• Assist staff, as appropriate, in the design, implementation, and evaluation of instructional programs and student progress
• Assist in student supervision and discipline
• Lead group discussions
• Work with students individually or in small groups in a variety of content areas/subjects
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Upon completion of required District training, serve as a Parent Designated Adult (PDA), when assigned, to support eligible students in accordance with Washington State law, District procedures, and individual student plans.
• Diabetic health plan management (with evidence of completion of PDA training)
• PREFERRED candidates will have experience working with students in a school classroom setting.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Instructional support

Student engagement

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

AA degree or higher preferred

Job description

Orting School District in Washington is seeking a High Needs Paraeducator for the One-on-One Resource Support Program at Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School. The role involves working under certificated staff to deliver instructional support to a student in a life skills setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and possible AA degree or higher; strong communication skills and ability to relate to students, staff and parents. First Aid/CPR certification is preferred.