Paraeducator - Special Education 6.5 hours/day

Vashon Island School District; Chautauqua (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vashon Island School District is seeking an instructional assistant to support Certificated staff, providing 1:1 or small group academic and social-emotional instruction under supervision. The role includes implementing adapted curricula and tracking student progress.

Candidates should be 18+, have an AA degree or 72 credits, or pass the ETS ParaPro test. Training may be required; experience with special needs students is preferred. Pay level depends on experience and education.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Minimum AA Degree.
• 72 credits of post high school coursework at 100 level or higher.
• Passing score on the ETS ParaPro test.
• Willingness and ability to complete State mandated training and certification as offered by the district.
• Training or experience working with special needs students in tutoring groups and/or individuals preferred.
• Pay level is determined by verified relevant prior experience and verified post-high school education.

Responsibilities

• Implement adapted curricula as directed by Certificated staff.
• Provide assistance and guidance to individual students.
• Provide assistance with student personal hygiene if needed.
• Report regularly to teacher and/or Program Director and be responsive to changing conditions.
• Collect data and document student progress based on achievement indicators.
• Utilize differentiated instruction as directed by Certificated staff and/or Program.
• Ensure physical and emotional safety of students.
• Enforce school rules and monitor student behavior in non-classroom settings.
• Participate in staff and department meetings.
• Work cooperatively with other staff and administrators.
• Performs related duties consistent with the scope of the position.

Skills

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Cultural competency

Record-keeping

Team cooperation

Behavior monitoring

Education

AA Degree

72 credits

ParaPro certification

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

Provide instructional assistance as assigned under the direction of Certificated staff. This may include 1:1 or small group academic and/or social emotional instruction.

Pay level is determined by verified relevant prior experience and verified post-high school education.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Under the supervision of the Building Principal or designee, the position performs some or all of the following typical duties:

• Implement adapted curricula as directed by Certificated staff.
• Provide assistance and guidance to individual students.
• Provide assistance with student personal hygiene if needed.
• Report regularly to teacher and/or Program Director and be responsive to changing
• Collect data and document student progress based on achievement indicators.
• Utilize differentiated instruction as directed by Certificated staff and/or Program
• Ensure physical and emotional safety of students.
• Enforce school rules and monitor student behavior in non-classroom settings.
• Participate in staff and department meetings.
• Work cooperatively with other staff and administrators.
• Performs related duties consistent with the scope of the position.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to and receives direction from the Building Principal or designee.

COGNITIVE DEMANDS

• Requires organization and time management;
• Requires adaptability and flexibility in working with different students, staff, parents, and community members;
• Requires effective decision-making and problem-solving;
• Requires dealing with difficult, upset, or angry individuals on occasion.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• May require prolonged standing or sitting; while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, lift, carry, stoop, kneel, talk and hear.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Minimum AA Degree
• OR
• 72 credits of post high school high school course work at 100 level or higher
• OR
• Passing score on the ETS ParaPro test.
• Willingness and ability to complete State mandated training and certification as offered by the district.
• Training or experience working with special needs students in tutoring groups and/or individuals preferred.
• Pay level is determined by verified relevant prior experience and verified post-high school education.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be self-motivated and a self-initiator, working within program requirements and teacher supervision/direction.
• Must possess the ability to monitor student behavior and enforce rules while establishing a positive rapport with students with a constant focus on educational justice and equity.
• Cultural Competency; ability to effectively work with diverse populations.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff.
• Must have good record-keeping skills including data collection on student achievement of learning and behavioral indicators.
• Must be willing and able to assist with personal hygiene and life skills.
• Must be able to implement adaptive curriculum as directed by the classroom teacher and/or district specialists.
• Must have training in, or be willing to pursue training in, appropriate physical restraint techniques.
• Must have ability to follow established protocols for students) instruction, safety and daily documentation.
• Must be flexible; able to work with students with varying needs.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Must be willing to meet Washington State paraeducator competency requirements.
• Must demonstrate ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must possess a valid first aid and CPR card or be willing to obtain it if requested by the district.
• Pay level is determined by verified relevant prior experience and verified post-high school education.

CONDITIONS/ACKNOWLEDGMENT

This job description is intended to provide an overview of the requirements of the position. As such, it is not necessarily all inclusive, and the job may require other essential and/or nonessential functions, tasks, duties, or responsibilities not listed herein. The District reserves the sole right to add, modify, or exclude any essential or non-essential requirement at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.