Special Education Paraeducator - DLC Support (6h)

Prairie View Elementary; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie View Elementary in Mead, Washington is seeking a Paraeducator (Special Education) to support instructional, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students with disabilities. The position runs Monday–Friday, 6 hours per day from 8:55 AM to 3:25 PM, continuing through the school year.

Salary ranges from $19.13 to $22.16 per hour under the Mead School District CBA. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, first aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain it, and highly

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current first aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain promptly.
• Para educators shall be required to be highly qualified upon hire into a continuing position as defined by state law.
• Completed at least 2 years of study totaling 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university; OR
• Obtained an associates (or higher) degree; OR
• Completed and passed the ETS ParaPro Praxis Assessment (qualifying score of at least 455); OR
• Completed and passed the Master Teacher Assessments (2 assessments, qualifying score of at least 65%); OR
• Completed and passed the Pearson Paraprofessional assessment:(qualifying score of at least) OR
• Have completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council

Responsibilities

• Provide basic student supervision ensuring all students are meeting general building wide behavioral expectations.
• Supports teachers in meeting the instructional, educational, behavioral, and social emotional needs of students with disabilities.
• Provide instructional support and assistance in teaching and learning as needed in small or large group situations to reinforce learning objectives.
• Assist teachers with various duties related to the instruction of students such as observing, recording data, charting behavior, and classroom preparation.
• Follow and implement plans, procedures, strategies, or tasks as directed by an administrator or certificated staff.
• Follow district and local governing agency policies for protecting the health, safety, and well-being of children.
• Assist in maintaining safety, behavior, decorum, and order in common areas including, but not limited to, cafeteria, playground, corridors, study halls, gymnasium, auditorium, locker rooms, parking lots, crosswalks, detention rooms, and school busses.
• Understand and utilize the behavior management plans of the classrooms, building and programs being supported.
• Assist in preparation of materials that are designated as needed in the lesson plan.
• Learn and apply approaches/strategies to use when working with students in an instructional setting.
• Demonstrate interest in working with students, including those with special needs.
• Encourage and model expected behavior.
• May assist in collection of data on student mastery of behavior goals/objectives using criteria/checklist developed by special educator.
• Fade supports to individual students, as directed by teacher(s). Document fading of supports per student’s IEP, as directed by teacher(s).
• Build and maintain a positive, caring relationship with all students.
• Toilet/diaper and feed students, if necessary; may include tube feeding and catheterization.
• Work cooperatively and respectfully with all members of the school community.
• Communicate with Special Education teachers regarding questions, concerns or comments related to students’ academic and social progress.
• Communicate with Special Education teacher regarding questions about support and/or instructional plans for students.
• Learn and apply approaches/strategies to use when working with students in an instructional setting.
• Demonstrate interest in working with students, including those with special needs.
• Encourage and model expected behavior.
• Demonstrate sensitivity and respect for diversity among all members of the school/department or district community.
• Keep documentation and maintain organized records on a daily basis.
• Participate in training courses in order to enhance skills.
• Perform basic computer skills such as word processing and email.
• Report to assigned duty areas promptly and reliably.
• Remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Provide first aid in case of illness and/or injury and report accidents to the building office.
• Perform other duties as directed by the building principal.

Job description

Prairie View Elementary in Mead, Washington is seeking a Paraeducator (Special Education) to support instructional, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students with disabilities. The position runs Monday–Friday, 6 hours per day from 8:55 AM to 3:25 PM, continuing through the school year.

Salary ranges from $19.13 to $22.16 per hour under the Mead School District CBA. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, first aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain it, and highly