Para - SPED Preschool - 20274436

Evergreen Elementary-JBLM; Joint Base Lewis-McChord (WA); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 45.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Clover Park School District Evergreen Elementary-J JBLM is seeking a paraeducator to support special education students under a classroom teacher’s direction. The role includes implementing educational activities, assisting with life skills tasks, and maintaining student records as needed.

The position requires collaboration with staff, handling daily routines, and potential field trips or additional duties to support the instructional program at the Joint Base Lewis-McChord campus.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required or higher
• Associate degree or higher or 72 quarter credits/48 semester credits
• Paraeducator apprenticeship accepted
• Experience with special education programs preferred

Aufgaben

• Assist with IEP preparation and timelines.
• Support behavior management and instructional activities.
• Instruct students individually or in small groups under teacher direction.
• Provide basic care tasks and assist with medical interventions as trained.

Kenntnisse

Classroom/behavior management

Special Education terminology

Lifting, toileting and feeding

Restraint techniques

Verbal de-escalation

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher

72 quarter credits / 48 semester credits

Paraeducator apprenticeship

Jobbeschreibung

Clover Park School District Evergreen Elementary-JBLM - Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Details

*HourlyWage Range:$29.23/hr - $32.73/hr

Hours per Day:6.75

Days per Year:191

**Shift: 8:00am - 3:30pm

Job Description

• For students 3 – 5 years of age in a preschool setting
• Focus on early learning and development benchmarks

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

Job incumbents work under general direction of the building administrator and under specific direction of the classroom teacher. The primary purpose of this job is to assist the teacher with implementation of an educational program for special education students by providing instruction as assigned, behavior management, preparation of classroom materials, and primary care of life skills students such as lifting, toileting, washing and feeding. Assignment may be at the elementary or secondary level.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists with IEP preparation at the direction of the classroom teacher. Monitors timelines for due process with re-evaluations and IEP’s under the guidance of the special education teacher.
• Assists with preparation for and implementation of behavior management techniques, educational and vocational instruction and vocational placement programs.
• Instructs students in large or small groups or one-to-one as assigned by and under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Assists students with hygiene and personal needs, such as lifting, toileting, washing and feeding. May prepare and give intervention and medication, or conduct certain medical treatments following training by, and under the direction of, licensed nursing staff. Such treatments may include, but are not limited to: catheterization, nasogastric feedings, suctioning, supervision of a student self-administering glucose checks or insulin injections, seizure management, individualized emergency medical plans, etc.
• Administers or assists special education teacher with administration of assessment instruments.
• Prepares materials for use by student, teacher and parents; types, hand draws, reproduces and collates.
• Maintains class during special education teacher’s absence. Supervises students during lunch, recess, on and off the bus, assembly, and to other building locations.
• Uses personal computer for data entry and to produce correspondence and reports; operates typewriter, copier, FAX and other office machines.
• Under the direction of the special education teacher, maintains students records and files such as FTE count, month end reports, schedules, attendance records, credits earned and required classes and credits for graduation. May monitor three (3) year evaluations for state compliance.
• May transport and/or accompany students on field trips and other outings.
• May assist with profile development for education and vocation planning.
• May work with high risk students who display significant behavior concerns as part of their disability.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or it’s recognized equivalent (GED) and must meet one of the following:
• Have received a passing score on one of the assessments approved by the Professional Educator Standards Board;
• Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university;
• Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university;
• Have completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council;

Experience

• Two (2) years of successful work experience with special education students.
• EST ParaPathways test takers must meet or exceed a score of 324 on the Reading and Writing sub test and 325 on the Mathematics sub test. (Bridge option is available for eligible test takers.)
• ETS ParaPro test takers must meet or exceed Washington’s qualifying score of 455 prior to August 31, 2026.
• Pearson Paraprofessional test takers must meet or exceed 220 (that score is equivalent to the 50 out of 72 scorable multiple-choice questions set by the Board).
• Master Teacher Inc. test takers must meet or exceed 65%. A candidate must receive a passing score on each of the two assessments to be certified.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the following:
• Classroom/behavior management techniques
• Special Education terminology
• Lifting, toileting and feeding techniques
• Restraint techniques
• Verbal de-escalation
• Ability to work independently and to independently learn operations, procedures. processes and uses of equipment.
• Skill in handling, storing, and transmitting confidential information in compliance with FERPA and HIPAA requirements.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and knowledge of proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to communicate and interact clearly, concisely, courteous and respectfully with students, parents, guardians, volunteers, teachers and other staff with diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to adjust to new and different working conditions.
• Ability to learn and implement medical intervention techniques under the direction of a knowledgeable professional under the direction of a knowledgeable professional.

Certification and Licenses

• Fingerprinting and Background check.
• First Aid and CPR Card.
• Paras are required to complete the district provided Fundamental Course of Study (FCS) as outlined by the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB). Positions excluded from this requirement are as follows: Bus Para, In School Suspension Para, Library Para, and Preschool Para.
• Completion of Right Response training within ninety (90) days of hire date.
• For positions located on Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) only: Ability to obtain and maintain access to JBLM in compliance with the REAL ID Act and all applicable installation access requirements.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATONS

• College credits with major in education, psychology, counseling, behavior intervention or social work.
• Three year’s or more of special education paraeducator experience in a public-school setting.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in regular school buildings located throughout the district. Ability to sit or stand for prolonged period of time; use of fingers, hands and arms; and tolerance of loud noises and physically demanding situations are all required. The employee must lift and/or move 25 to 50 pounds and may assist students with greater weight when required to intervene in student safety issues or when transporting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work in outside weather conditions and be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, temperature fluctuations, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals commonly used in instruction and/or cleaning. It may be expected that the individual could be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials during the course of their duties. The employee may be exposed to infectious disease as carried by students. Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach requiring ordinary physical effort when required to intervene in student safety issues.

FLSA:Non-Exempt AFFILIATION:ESPCP

*Internal candidates may be placed on a longevity step per corresponding collective bargaining agreement.

** Shifts are subject to change.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. (NOTE: All associated background check fees are the employee’s responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.

Insurance Benefits

Employees who are anticipated to work 630