Paraeducator - Non-Mainstream Special Education ILC - SUPPORT

Bethel School District; Graham (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Bethel School District is hiring a 1:1 paraeducator to support certificated staff with instructional and non-instructional activities for non-mainstreamed special education students, typically in a self-contained classroom. The role includes individual or small-group instruction and assisting with basic life skills and safety.

Requirements include completing state paraeducator certification and meeting federal minimum employment criteria.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• AA degree or higher or 72 quarters / 48 semesters credits or equivalent.
• Fundamental Course of Studies (FCS) and General Paraeducator Certificate requirements as per state mandate.

Responsibilities

• Assist certificated staff in instructional and non-instructional activities for non-mainstreamed special education students.
• Instruct students individually or in small groups and support basic life skills.
• Maintain records, logs, charts and assignments for progress assessment.
• Monitor student safety and respond to medical risks as needed.
• Assist with toileting and personal hygiene and aid in feeding and social skills development.
• Communicate with staff and parents about student progress and safety.

Skills

Student support

Communication with certificated staff

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

AA degree or higher

72 quarter credits / 48 semester credits

Job description

Position Hours And Pay

This position is for 6.5 hours per day at 164 days per year and 3.5 hours per day at 14 days per year. 7 hours per day for 4 days for the first year and 2 days each year following until certification is completed. * Position pay: PSE Salary Schedule Level 5 - $25.40

Important Information

This is a 1:1 support paraeducator position. A change in assignment and/or location may occur based on student specific needs and variances in school enrollment.

Official Hire Date

Your hire date with the Bethel School District is based on School Board approval. This date depends on multiple factors and may change without notice. Please contact HR with any questions.

Required Training

Person hired for this position must complete Right Response Training within 3-5 months of hire. Renewal of Right Response certification must be completed annually prior to expiration date.

• Must successfully complete the Fundamental Course of Studies (FCS) and General Paraeducator Certificate of the state mandated Paraeducator Certificate Program per State requirements. Paraeducator Certificate Program is dependent upon State funding.

Important: In order to be considered for an interview for this instructional paraeducator position you must meet the following federal minimum employment requirements.

• Must be 18 years of age; and
• Hold high school diploma or its equivalent; and one of the following
• Successfully passed the ParaPathways Assessment or Pearson Paraprofessional assessment
• AA degree or higher
• Earned seventy-two (72) quarter credits or forty-eight (48) semester credits at an accredited institution of higher education
• Completion of registered apprenticeship program offered by the Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries
• Successful completion of The Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program

You may provide unofficial transcripts in your application but will be required to provide official ones upon hire. Not providing required documents could significantly delay your official hire. Please contact HR with questions.

Para testing information. https://www.bethelsd.org/programs-departments/human-resources/career-opportunities/instructional-paraeducator-requirements

Description

This position's responsibilities are to assist certificated staff with instructional and non-instructional activities for non-mainstreamed special education students, generally in a self-contained classroom, and including instructing students individually or in small groups, assisting students with basic life skills, and supervising student behavior activities.

Job Summary

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Duties

• Instructs moderately to severely handicapped students individually or in small groups in a variety of learning activities to promote student understanding of materials presented. Provides encouragement, reinforcement and achievement of educational objectives and goals defined by certificated staff. Assists in the administration of objective tests or other measurements.
• Communicates with certificated staff concerning individual student progress; adjusts methods to meet the needs of a wide variety of students; consults with certificated staff concerning remediation or enrichment activities.
• Assists certificated staff in maintaining records, logs, charts, assignments and other records for assessment of student progress.
• Attends to student physical and safety needs; monitors students for medical risks such as seizures and behaviors that may result in harm to themselves or others. Corrects behaviors and maintains discipline according to established policies and procedures.
• Assists students with toileting, which may include catheterization and diapering; attends to the personal hygiene needs of students. Assists students in washing hands and face, brushing teeth and hair, and taking showers.
• Assists students with interpersonal and personal skills mastery; helps feed students and teaches social aspects of eating with others.
• Assists students with basic living skills and pre-vocational activities. Works with students to develop communication skills; facilitates integration of students with age-group peers to the extent possible.
• Establishes and maintain effective communication with students, staff and parents for student progress and safety, and community relations.
• Provides physical assistance to students, such as lifting or positioning. Uses adaptive equipment to communicate with students; follows and documents procedures established by physical therapist.
• Monitors need for first aid for students and refers for treatment as appropriate.
• Maintains cleanliness and hygiene of classroom, implements and equipment. Washes dishes; cleans and disinfects tables and counters; washes and dries clothes, towels, washcloths and bibs.

Other Functions

• Alerts qualified district staff to student problems.
• Locates, prepares and/or modifies materials for student use, enrichment activities and special projects under the direction of certificated staff.