Paraeducator Special Education Thrive Central Park Elementary CYO
Paraeducator Special Education Thrive Central Park Elementary CYO
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Job Description
6 hours per day
Current Year Only
Benefits eligible - Comprehensive Benefit information can be foundhere.
All candidates who wish to be considered for this position must haveHigh school diploma or equivalent AND successful completion of the Educational Testing Service (ETS) ParaProAssessment OR 72 quarter or 48 semester credits at an institution of higher education (official transcript isrequired) OR an Associates (or higher) degree (official transcript is required.) and submit the online employment application.Current school district employees are required to complete the internal online application process.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Open until filled
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the building principal and the special education program teacher this position assists in the implementation of instructional and non-instructional programs and performs a variety of routine clerical and office tasks in support of special education program teacher. The position promotes positive public relations for the district. A specific duty roster may be established as needed by the building administrator. Depending upon the needs of the students in the program the position may perform any or all of the following duties.
Primary Responsibilities/Duties:
- Monitors student progress and share observations with teachers other professional staff members and parents/guardians. Assist teacher and students in preparation of student work and program documentation.
- Assist teacher in the daily management organization monitoring and safety of children; supervises recess and lunch periods field trips locker rooms study and detention rooms and student arrival/departure activities.
- Collect and prepare instructional and non-instructional materials as directed; assembles worksheets lessons art supplies and other materials; create and post bulletin boards; correct worksheets quizzes and assignments.
- Supervise and conduct individuals and small groups in educational creative and structured play activities; assists with classwork and assignments; tutors and monitors student activities in the classroom and special sessions.
- Monitor student behavior and progress and share observations with teacher and other professional staff; may participate in parent-teacher conferences. Administers discipline as authorized.
- Monitors student health. May be required to perform services which maintain personal hygiene of students such as toileting diapering and dressing. May be required to assist with adaptive/medical equipment to include tube feeding and catheterization.
- Assist in administering district state and national tests; maintains diagnostic and test data for teacher; maintains and updates student records class lists attendance and other data. Monitors administration of individual academic assessment evaluation.
- May be required to provide basic first aid care to ill and injured students.
- Assist in maintaining physical appearance of classroom; straighten chairs/tables put materials away after use.
- Acts as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behavior to students; assist teacher in maintaining a classroom conducive to learning.
- Prepares equipment and supply inventories and orders materials as necessary.
- Assist in the supervision of volunteer and student assistants.
- May operate a computer using educational software to provide student instruction and assistance.
- Process and distribute forms correspondence worksheets tests and schedules by using office machines such as a computer photocopier and other standard office equipment.
- May enter data into computer and maintain various databases.
- Supervises students in educational supportive and structured activities.
- Attend program meetings and training held on additional days beyond the 180-day school year.
- Maintains files and records. Document activities and progress as required.
- Maintains confidentiality of student information and records.
- Maintain a pleasant enjoyable atmosphere with student groups.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQURIED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- And one of the following:
- AA degreeOR
- High school diploma (or equivalent)andcollege-level semester creditsor72 college-level quarter creditsOR
- High school diploma (or equivalent)andpass the state approved paraeducator assessment test
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Proficient in basic spelling math and grammar skills
PREFFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working with students
- Bilingual/Spanish speaking
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Pass a criminal background check
- Complete the Districts Paraeducator Core Competency requirements
- Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis
MAY BE REQUIRED:
- Possess and maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR and first aid training
- Type II drivers license
- Successfully complete the district approved Right Response training at the advanced level at the next available time; maintain current certification at the advanced level through an annual recertification class if assigned to a Resource Support position
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of correct grammar spelling and English usage.
- Knowledge of community resources.
- Ability to work with students with disabilities particularly the areas of autism mild to severe intellectually disabled and emotionally behaviorally disturbed.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and be flexible to meet deadlines.
- Ability to understand and execute verbal and written instructions policies and procedures.
- Ability to follow directions.
- Maintain high level of confidentiality.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to maintain accurate records.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Desired effective characteristics include: flexibility enthusiasm willingness to develop relationships and willingness to learn new skills.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to handle students with behavioral and physical handicapping conditions.
- Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with students staff parents and general public.
- Strong desire to connect with students and be a positive role model.
- Regular and reliabel attendance is required for the purpose of maintaining program standards and supporting student achievement.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand or walk; and occasionally required to climb balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. The employee must be able to push items of 50 pounds such as pushing children on a bike in a wheelchair or moving/rearranging furniture. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and peripheral vision.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud at a standard acceptable level for this environment. The employee is responsible for the safety well-being and work output of students. The employee is exposed to infectious diseases/illnesses carried by students.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Aberdeen School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race ethnicity creed religion color national origin immigration or citizenship status age veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression gender identity homelessness disability neurodivergence or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to Christi Clinkingbeard Title IX Officer and Stefanie Lamont Section 504/ADA Coordinator Aberdeen School District No. 5 216 North G Street Aberdeen Washington 98520.
Employment Type
Part-Time
