Paraeducator Functional Core Program 11

Federal Way Public Schools

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Federal Way, WA - USA

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$ 27 - 29

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1 Vacancy

Posted on : 05-04-2025

Job Description

Position Type:
ParaEducator (School Aide)/Assistant working 1:1 w/Scholar

Date Posted:
7/10/2024

Location:
Federal Way High School

Date Available:
until filled

Hours per Day:
6.5 hours per day; $27.15 to $29.97

Days of the Week:
MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday

Shift Times:
Monday through Thursday 6:45 am to 2 pm
Fridays 6:45 am to 1 pm

This position has a 30 minute unpaid lunchbreak and 15 minute paid break.

Days per Year:
180

PARAEDUCATOR FUNCTIONAL CORE PROGRAM WORKING 1:1 WITH A STUDENT

POSITION SUMMARY: The functional core program (FCP) is for students with identified disabilities who demonstrate primary learning needs in the functional life skills domain. This position requires the paraeducator to work under the direction of a certificated teacher. Duties include instructional and noninstructional activities for special education students. The paraeducators role is to assist students with learning and health care needs such as: feeding tube feeding toileting catheterization and lifting. This position may also require the paraeducator to work with students who have behavior problems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Under the direction of the certificated teacher the paraeducator will assist students with meeting their IEP goals/objectives and keep accurate records.
Prepare classroom and materials as directed.
Keep the facilities clean and safe.
Assist students with washing diapering toileting assist students with personal hygiene and other personal care.
Perform medical procedures and determined by a registered nurse such as: administration of medication catheterization suctioning and tube feeding.
Lift and properly position medically fragile students frequently.
Work with students that have behavior problems that may require restraining. Demonstrate the ability to implement and follow behavior plans.
Supervise/assist students at lunch recess Adaptive PE. music library and possibly in a regular education classroom setting or out in the community.
Assist student on and off the bus.
Develop and maintain a positive rapport with students and staff.
Report and direct any questions or concerns brought to you by parents or support staff to your immediate supervisor.
Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform instructional clerical tasks.
Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with coworkers.
Assist substitute teacher with helpful information pertinent to the classroom.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Per Federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Regulations new hires must have:

High School Diploma or Equivalent
And one of the following:
- AA degree OR
- 48 CollegeLevel Semester Credits OR
- 72 CollegeLevel Quarter Credits OR
- Pass the state approved ParaPro Assessment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Proficient in basic spelling math and grammar skills
Experienced and/or training in reading instruction remediation and assessment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience and knowledge of working with students with special health care needs and developmental disabilities

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Pass a criminal background check
Pass fitness for duty examination
Washington State drivers license
Possess and maintain Type II drivers license
Complete the districts paraeducator core competency requirements
Possess and maintain Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) certificated course
Successfully complete the FWPS districtapproved Right Response training at the advanced level at the next available time; maintain current certification at the advanced level through an annual recertification class
Possess and maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR and first aid training
Travel with students as needed
Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Individual education plans (IEPs)
English grammar and spelling
Basic math
Positive behavior interventions
Right Response and deescalation techniques
School Board Policies

ABILITY TO:
Demonstrate basic knowledge of modern technology and willingness and ability to increase knowledge to proficiency
Work independently and work collaboratively with others fostering a team approach whenever appropriate.
Maintain a good work attendance record be punctual and follow District procedures for reporting all absences.
Demonstrate enthusiasm flexibility and a commitment to students.
Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.
Develop and maintain positive relations with staff and service providers
Follow written and verbal directions with minimal supervision
Speak read and follow written communications in English
Perform basic spelling math and grammar skills
Demonstrate the desire skill and patience to work with students with special emotional academic and social needs which may include violent behavior
Demonstrate a caring attitude and establish an environment that encourages appropriate behavior and successful learning
Exercise judgment as to when to act independently and when to refer to higher authority
Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality
Communicate effectively with staff students parents/guardians and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community
Interact positively with students parents and staff in a professional manner and demonstrate a commitment for students and their success
Continue professional growth
Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:
Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff students and patrons of the District.
Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools commitment to Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future.
Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee will constantly sit stand and walk bend neck and back use hands for repetitive grasping and pushing/pulling. The employee is frequently required to squat kneel and use hands for fine manipulation. The employee will occasionally be required to climb stairs/ladder lift and reach overhead crawl and lift/carry. The employee must constantly lift/carry up to 10 lbs and must frequently lift/carry up to 25 lbs. The employee will occasionally lift/carry a maximum of 50 lbs. Any lifting over 50 lbs should be done with two people or a mechanical device. The employee is occasionally required to push/pull a maximum force of 200 lbs.

WORK CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works in indoor and outdoor conditions. This position intermittently works near a video display. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Position occasionally exposed to angry frustrated or aggressive individuals typically in a school classroom environment. Potential exposure to infectious diseases.

WORK SCHEDULE
This is a school year assignment. Hours and days will vary slightly from school to school.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Position reports to classroom teacher and/or department head and building principal. Position is evaluated by the building principal or designee.

REPRESENTATION
Public School Employees Union (PSE) SEIU Local 1948

LEVEL OF COMPENSATION
Paraeducator position on the PSE Salary Schedule.
This position includes the following benefits prorated based on FTE Medical dental vision sick and vacation leave life insurance retirement.

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
Update 07/2015
Updated Right Response language 07/2017

Disclaimer
The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required but should not be considered an allinclusive listing of work requirements skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race color creed religion sexual orientation national origin gender age disability or veteran status.

Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include and are not intended to include every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.

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