This position is 4.5 hrs/day for 181 days/year.
This 1:1 position requires traveling with a student to Tacoma each day to provide safety supervision of the student during the ride to and from school. The anticipated schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:30 am to 10:00 am and 2:30 pm to 4:45 pm. Wednesday anticipated schedule is 8:30 am to 11:00 am and 2:30 pm to 4:45 pm.
To be considered for any Paraeducator position, please provide a copy of your high school diploma or GED equivalent (unofficial copy).
To be eligible for a regular Paraeducator position, please provide ONE of the following:
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An official transcript from an accredited college or university conferring your AA Degree (or higher)
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An official transcript identifying successful completion of 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits from an accredited college or university
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A copy of your ParaPro Test (Praxis) with a passing score of 455 or higher or your Pearson Assessment with a score of 220 or higher or your Master Teacher test must exceed 65%.
JOB SUMMARY
The position of Paraeducator is responsible for assisting teachers with planning curriculum; preparing materials and resources for student instruction; conducting student assessments for placement/progress reporting; maintaining student records. Paraeducators serving special needs students may be required to assist with student mobility; provide medical support; perform therapy sessions as directed; operate assistive technology; and assist with the implementation of the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).
Reports to and evaluated by: Building Supervisor or Designee
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Under the supervision and direction of a certificated staff member, the paraeducator will:
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Instruct individuals or small groups to promote student learning objectives (i.e. reviewing letters/sounds, introducing new concepts/strategies, assisting students with self-corrections). This includes assisting with the implementation of students’ Individual Education Plans, including progress reporting and WAAS portfolio prompts.
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Supervise students to ensure safety and well-being (i.e., classroom, lunchroom, recess, safety patrol, bus duty, parking areas). Supervision of special needs students may include students who exhibit unsafe, aggressive, or self-injurious behaviors or have medical conditions that require assistance and supervision.
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Maintain student records/information (i.e. student daily attendance, grades, individual education plans, assessments); assess and monitor student progress; assist in the preparation of reports and documents to meet district and/or state reporting requirements.
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Conduct student assessments to determine student placement and to evaluate progress.
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Assist certificated staff with planning and preparing curriculum, materials, and resources as needed.
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Process students' daily work; correct, grade, and record papers; communicate progress to students and teachers.
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Assist students with toileting and basic hygiene needs; able to perform a one- or two-person lift.
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Provide medical assistance (i.e., suctioning, tube feeding, disbursing medications, and seizure monitoring) and/or therapy sessions (i.e., occupational, physical, or speech language therapy) as directed by certificated staff or health care professionals. This may include medical assistance that requires specific training by a health care professional.
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Provide off-site supervision of students participating in a work-based learning programs or athletic activities.
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Attend meetings and training as required to improve knowledge and maintain skills.
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Perform other related duties as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
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Significant: talking, hearing, vision, kneeling, squatting, crawling, lifting, carrying.
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Frequent: standing, walking, pushing/pulling, handling paperwork, reaching above the shoulder, lifting up to 35 pounds independently or over 35 pounds as part of a 2-person lift, exposure to blood/bodily fluids, moderate to loud noise levels.
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Occasional: running, climbing, repetitive motion, use of personal computer/phone/vacuum cleaner, use of assistive technology, exposure to chemicals.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Education:
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High school diploma or equivalent;
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72 college credits or an AA Degree or
- ParaPro Test (Praxis) with a passing score of 455 or higher, Pearson Assessment with a score of 220 or higher, or Master Teacher test with a score over 65%
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Some child development course work or training preferred.
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Experience: Previous experience with children in a school environment preferred.
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Ability to perform the essential job functions in the work environment with or without reasonable accommodation.
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Possesses knowledge of child development and learning styles. Ability to assist in planning curriculum and to apply new methods of instruction.
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Skilled in use of standard office equipment including computer and relevant software; skilled in use of current technology or willingness to learn; ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
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Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, demonstrating the proper use of grammar, punctuation and spelling.
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Possess effective human relations skills.
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Ability to work with minimal supervision; organize and prioritize work; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, students and the community.
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Ability to maintain a professional demeanor, defuse tense situations, and remain calm under pressure.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality in all work related matters.
Updated February 2013
