Special Education Job CoachParaeducator
Special Education Job CoachParaeducator
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Job Description
Thank you for your interest in our employment opportunities. We invite you to apply to be a part of our dynamic team providing quality educational services throughout Southwest Washington and other areas of the state. For more information review the NEOGOVApplication GuideandFrequently Asked Questions.
General Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Special Education Teacher The Special Education Job Coach provides training and support for students to ensure success during work experiences. The Special Education Job Coach consistent with the individual education plan (IEP) and transition plan assists the Special Education Teacher to secure job placements analyze and modify job tasks; provide employability skills instruction; conduct student observations and assessments; and work collaboratively with worksite employees.
Reporting directly to the Special Education Teacher the Special Education Paraeducator is responsible for supporting and assisting students with disabilities in various school settings. The Special Education Paraeducator consistent with the individual education plan (IEP) or individual family service plan (IFSP) assists the Special Education Teacher with lesson plan preparation; oneonone and small group instruction; classroom management; student observation and assessment; and communication with parents and staff.Learn more about our STEPS program here:Salary:
The full salary range for this position is $20.37 $24.44 per hour. Offers are made at the beginning of the range.
Assignment/Location:
We are recruiting for a Special Education Job Coach/Paraeducator to serve our STEPS program in Longview WA. The position is 33.5 hours per week school year schedule.Essential Functions/Other Functions
Essential Functions:
Special Education Job Coach- Assist the Special Education Teacher consistent with IEP goals and transition plans to secure job placements; provideinstruction of employability skills; student observation and assessment; and work collaboratively with worksite employees.
- Coach students on vocational skills and onthejob skills to enhance readiness for employment.
- Analyze and modify job tasks to student skill level.
- Supervise students.
- Transport students to communityworksites.
- Observe students; collect data and report student progress.
- Maintain accurate data collection records.
- Communicate with staff and parents as instructed by the Special Education Teacher.
- Participate in staff meetingsinserviceprograms workshops and seminars.
- Participate as a member of the education team. May attend parent conferences.
- Assistthe Special Education Teacher consistent with IEP orIFSPgoals in lesson plan preparation; oneonone & small group instruction; classroom management; student observation & assessment; communication with parents and staff in a variety of school settings.
- Supervise students.
- Collect data and report student progress.
- Maintain accurate data collection records.
- Communicate with staff and parents as instructed by the Special Education Teacher.
- Provide positive behavior management support consistent with the IEP orIFSP.
- Attend to the physical needs of students including moving and positioning students & assisting with personal hygiene needs.
- Participate in staff meetingsinserviceprograms workshops and seminars.
- Participate as a member of the education team. May attend parent conferences.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must meet one of the following educational requirements:
- Associates Degree OR
- 48 sem./72 quarter credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university; OR
- Passing score of 455 on the ParaPro Assessment; OR
- Passing score of 220 on the Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment; OR
- 65 on The Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program.
- Experience in a special education classroom setting.
- Knowledge of programs and services for students with disabilities.
Working Conditions/Employment Requirements
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
- Classroom setting may move from classroom to classroom to provide services.
- Worksite environment may move from area to area to provide services.
- Provide assistance and attend to the physical needs of students including moving and positioning students and assisting with personal hygiene needs including but not limited to: tube feeding catheterization changing diapers toileting.
- Regular attendance during assigned work schedule.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds individually over 35 pounds with assistance.
- Travel within ESD 112 region for meetings and trainings.
- Hold a valid drivers license.
- Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.
- Within three years of employment meet Washington State Core Competencies for paraeducators as defined in WAC392172A02090(f).
Educational Service District 112 is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Notice of NonDiscrimination
ESD 112 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race religion creed color sex national origin marital status sexual orientation gender expression or identity age honorably discharged veteran or military status the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person. The following individuals have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:- Civil Rights compliance Officer: Melissa Kreuder
- Title IX Compliance Officer: Wendy Niehaus
- ADA/504 Compliance Officer: Jeffrey Niess
The above information will be provided in the appropriate language for persons with limited English language skills by contacting the ESD at.
Employment Type
Part-Time
