After School Program MTSS AssistantParaeducator Open Doors 26-27 CL25

All candidates who wish to be considered for this position must complete and submit the online employment application.

1.5 hours per day of program time 4 days per week (Monday-Thursday) up to 130 days (195 hours) paid by timesheet.

Program dates: September 8 2026 - June 9 2027

Not benefits eligible: Comprehensive Benefit information can be foundhere.

Position Summary:

The job of MTSS Assistant is done for the purpose(s) of assisting (under the direct supervision of a special education teacher specialist and/or classroom teacher) in the instruction and supervision of students needing additional support. Students may have one or more academic emotional cognitive social/behavioral physical and/or sensory challenges.

Primary Responsibilities/Duties:

• Provides support to students within the Multi-Tiered Systems for Support (MTSS) framework in both academic and social/behavioral domains
• Works with students in small and large group settings as well as in individual settings
• Assists teachers and/or specialists for the purpose of implementing academic lesson plans and/or developing students behavioral/social skills both in special classrooms and in the general education setting
• Adapts classroom work/homework under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce individual and classroom learning objectives
• Maintains specialized equipment identified for individual or classroom use for the purpose of addressing student learning needs and ensuring a safe and appropriate learning environment
• Maintains classroom equipment and student files/records as pertains to special education files/records for the purpose of ensuring a safe and appropriate learning environment including database entries for student collections and Medicaid billing purposes
• Monitors individual students classroom and/or playground activities for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment and addressing individual student learning needs
• Performs recordkeeping and basic clerical functions scheduling copying etc. for the purpose of supporting the teacher in maintaining student file providing classroom materials and supporting home-to-school/school-to-home communications
• Utilizes district approved de-escalation and physical intervention techniques (Right Response) when needed in both specialized and general education classroom settings and in non-instructional locations within and around the school environment
• Assists teachers to develop materials for student IEP FBA BIP ERPA and 504 implementation
• Uses progress monitoring tools under the guidance of the teacher for the purpose of determining student learning outcomes and collects other student performance data as directed by the teacher and/or specialist
• Prompt and regular attendance

Other Job Functions:

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities to meet the needs of assigned students
• Participates in various meetings for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving ones skills/knowledge
• Confers with teachers and specialists for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students progress and/or implementing of students objectives
• Performs other related duties as determined by the teacher specialist or school administrator which are indicated to meet the academic and social/behavioral needs of students.
• Adheres to the policies and procedures of the District
• Follows school building procedures
• Attends workshops staff development classes seminars and other meetings for continued professional growth as requested or approved by the Director or designee

Required Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• AA degree 72 college credits or pass the ETS ParaPro Assessment
• Post high school training in child development and related training desired
• Bilingual/Spanish speaking required
• Skills Test For Math and/or Reading Authorization

Essential Job Requirements:

Experience Required:

• Prior job-related experience paid or volunteer with school age children

Required Skills Knowledge and/or Abilities:

• Positive disposition with a growth mindset that all children can learn
• Skills to perform basic clerical functions perform basic arithmetic calculations operate standard office equipment use English in verbal and written form use correct grammar punctuation and spelling
• Skills to utilize technology for word processing data management presentations and online learning
• Knowledge of principles of child development instructional processes
• Abilities to understand and address students with special needs understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records
• Meet scheduled deadlines read/interpret/apply rules regulations policies rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations
• Knowledge and physical ability to utilize de-escalation and physical intervention techniques

Desired Skills Knowledge and/or Abilities:

• Knowledge of MTSS Restorative Justice Trauma Informed Care Special Education PBIS Canvas Zoom additional technology applications utilized in education

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Sitting standing stooping/crouching reaching/handling talking/hearing conversations near/far visual acuity/depth perception/accommodation/field of vision
• Working Conditions: Work is performed in multiple settings including district schools in both specialized and general education classrooms as well as other areas across the school and home environment
• Education Required: Pursuant to federal guidelines must meet federal highly qualified status knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing reading writing and mathematics
• Licenses Certifications Bonding and/or Testing Required: Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance and First Aid/CPR card Right Response and Bloodborne Pathogen training

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.