TTK-12th Grade Special Education 11 Para-educator (Resource Room andor Life Skills)

Location: TBD

Position Type: 6.5 hours daily

Responsible To and Evaluation By: Building Administration

BENEFITS: Medical dental vision retirement sick leave personal leave and holiday pay

The Paraeducator works under the direct supervision of certificated staff to support the supervision instruction safety and individual needs of students receiving special education services. This position assists with implementing Individualized Education Program (IEP) accommodations Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) academic and behavioral supports and personal care needs to promote student success in both special education and general education settings.

The Paraeducator may support individual students small groups or classrooms based on student and program needs. This position may also be expected to support student transportation during the AM and/or PM route as assigned.

• Assist teachers and special education staff in implementing student IEP accommodations modifications and Specially Designed Instruction (SDI).
• Provide individual and small-group instructional support in special education and general education settings.
• Support students with a variety of disabilities academic needs behavioral needs and functional needs.
• Monitor students in classrooms playgrounds common areas and other school settings to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
• Collect and document data related to student IEP goals academic progress behavior and other identified areas.
• Assist teachers and case managers with progress monitoring and information used to evaluate student growth.
• Communicate regularly with special education and general education teachers regarding student needs progress successes and areas of concern.
• Administer assessments or assist with testing as directed by certificated staff.
• Assist with basic clerical functions including copying preparing instructional materials organizing data and maintaining student materials.
• Supervise students during recess lunch arrival dismissal transportation and other assigned periods.
• Participate in meetings training PLCs and professional development as requested by the Case Manager or Administration.
• Collaborate with teachers paraeducators specialists administrators and other staff to support student success.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support students and school programs.

Depending on student needs and assignment the Paraeducator may be required to:

• Provide personal care assistance including toileting/changing dressing feeding and mobility support.
• Assist with G-Tube feeding/plunging procedures following required training and established student health plans.
• Participate in a two-person lift of students weighing more than 50 pounds when required. Training on appropriate lifting and safety procedures will be provided.
• Assist students with positioning mobility transitions and access throughout the school environment.
• Monitor and support students physical comfort dignity health and safety throughout the school day.
• Follow student-specific health safety behavior and emergency plans as trained and directed.

The successful candidate must be able to:

• Establish positive supportive and professional relationships with students and staff.
• Work effectively with students with varied disabilities behaviors developmental levels and academic needs.
• Follow instructional plans and differentiate support based on individual student needs and teacher direction.
• Understand basic principles of child development and instructional practices.
• Learn and implement instructional behavioral and support strategies across a variety of settings.
• Follow oral and written instructions and consistently implement established student plans.
• Maintain schedules meet deadlines and adapt to changing student and program needs.
• Read understand and follow applicable rules procedures policies IEPs and student support plans.
• Maintain accurate student data and documentation.
• Perform basic arithmetic calculations and clerical functions and operate standard school/office equipment.
• Communicate effectively in verbal and written English using appropriate grammar punctuation and spelling.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student records educational information behavior health information and family information.
• Demonstrate flexibility and respond professionally and positively to changes in assignments schedules and student needs.

• Successful criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance.
• Strong communication collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Ability and willingness to work with students with diverse academic behavioral physical and developmental needs.
• Ability to provide individualized and differentiated student support under the direction of certificated staff.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive equitable safe and welcoming learning environment.
• Willingness to participate in required training professional development PLCs and continuous learning.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Flexibility and ability to respond positively and professionally to changing student classroom and program needs.
• Ability to complete required training related to student health safety personal care mobility and lifting procedures.
• Must have passed Para Praxis or have equivalent credits for an A.A Degree

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator: Ryan Greene . Title IX Coordinator: Angela Campbell Section 504 Coordinator: Mark Chandler Gender Inclusive Schools Coordinator: Michelle Jeffries . Address: 401 NE 1st St PO Box 128 Winlock WA 98596