THIS POSTING IS FOR A 1:1 SPECIALIZED PROGRAM PARAEDUCATOR POSITION
The job description is attached to this posting.
PARAEDUCATOR GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Under the direction and supervision of a building administrator, and under the supervision of licensed/certificated staff, all paraeducators perform tasks related to the instruction and supervision of students, prepare instructional materials, carry out behavior management plans, provide general health room support, perform limited clerical and reception tasks, provide personal health related services for medically fragile students or students with special needs, and other relative duties as assigned by supervisor.
PARAEDUCATOR JOB TERMS:
- Two years of study at an institution of higher education
- The institution you choose must meet five criteria of the Higher Education Ac.
- All classes must be at level 100 or higher.
- Associates degree or higher (All associate degrees are acceptable)
- Passing the ETS ParaPro Assessment
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 6.25 Daily
Days: 180 Contract Days
In accordance with RCW49.60, the Lake Stevens School District does not discriminate in employment and schools. The Lake Stevens School District provides Equal Education and Employment discriminate in employment and schools. Lake Stevens School District provides Equal Educational and Employment Opportunity without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, handicap/disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, creed, religion, age, veteran or military status, use of a trained dog to guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and designated youth groups. The district complies with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations to include, but not limited, Title IX, Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, RCW 49.60 "The Law Against Discrimination," and RCW 28A.640 "Sex Equity," and covers, but is not limited to, all district programs, courses, activities, including extracurricular activities, services, access to facilities, etc. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures should be directed to Lake Stevens School District, 12309 22nd St. NE, Lake Stevens, WA 98258, Attention: Title IX and Civil Rights Officer, John Balmer, 425-335-1500, [email protected] or ADA Compliance Officer and Section 504 Compliance Officer, Gina Anderson, (425) 335-1500, [email protected].
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LAKE STEVENS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 4
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Paraeducator – Specialized Program
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Under the direction and supervision of a building administrator or program
director, and under the supervision of a certificated special education teacher or specialist, paraeducators
assigned to work in self-contained special education classrooms provide direct and indirect educationally
related services to students with multiple disabilities. A desire and ability to work with students with special
needs and a willingness to provide personal health related services is essential to the position. Assignment
responsibilities can change from school year to school year.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. To
perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
● Assist in implementing an effective education program for students with severe disabilities, multiple
disabilities, or behavior concerns.
● Provide one-on-one and small group instruction and supervision.
● Locate, prepare and/or modify materials for student use, enrichment activities and special projects
under the direction of certificated staff.
● Supervise students in a variety of settings before, during, or after school.
● Interact with special needs students in a warm and understanding manner.
● Provide personal care or assist students with the necessary self-help requirements in areas such as
diapering, toileting, catheterization, etc., consistent with procedures prescribed with assigned program.
● Lift, position, or transfer students with multiple handicaps as needed.
● Observe and utilize reasonable and professional medical/safety precautions to include positioning
children in a safe and secure manner in adaptive equipment, and transferring orthopedically disabled
children to and from different equipment including toilets.
● Assist students with basic living skills. Work with students to develop communication skills; facilitates
integration of students with age-group peers to the extent possible.
● Assist students with interpersonal and personal skill mastery; help feed students and teach social
aspects of eating with others. Follow district’s dysphasia management policies and procedures.
● Perform positive behavior support and management. If necessary, restrain a student from harming
himself or others.
● Monitor student behavior and assist in maintaining an orderly classroom atmosphere for the purpose
of providing an optimum learning environment.
● Monitor need for first aid for students and refer for treatment as appropriate.
● Maintain physical appearance of classroom and other assigned areas; maintain, assemble and store
therapeutic and other equipment as assigned.
● Consistently follow directions of the certificated teaching staff.
● Work as a positive team member.
● Work cooperatively and communicate effectively with staff, students, and parents.
● Know and follow health, safety and emergency procedures of the district.
● Participate in student screening activities and parent conferences.
● Gather data regarding student performance accurately and consistently.
● Assist with the maintenance of student records in compliance with legal requirements.
● Observe strict confidentiality regarding student and personnel information.
● Adapt to a variety of working situations and learn new skills.
● Promote and practice professional growth and development.
● Demonstrate professionalism through conduct, punctuality and minimal absences.
● Other relative duties as assigned.
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QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Required:
● High School Diploma or equivalent
● Provide verification of completion of at least 72 college credits, 100 level or higher, from an
accredited college or university OR successfully pass the ETS ParaPro Assessment
demonstrating minimum abilities in mathematics, reading and writing .
Desired:
● One year successful, relevant, documented work or volunteer experience working with children
with special needs
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
● Valid Washington State driver’s license
● Valid First Aid/CPR certificate - ability and willingness to maintain a current certificate
● Right Response training – ability and willingness to be trained and utilize training as necessary
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operation and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals in English. Ability to follow instructions in written and oral form.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and
respond to questions. Ability to write effectively in English.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to apply concepts of basic mathematics.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where
only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written,
oral, diagram, or list form.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
● Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, both orally and in writing, follow instructions,
and use problem-solving skills in order to work as an effective member of the instructional team.
● Ability and desire to work with students with multiple or severe disabilities, or behavior concerns.
● Ability to work independently, yet able to take direction.
● Ability to provide positive behavioral support and management.
● Ability to motivate students.
● Ability to remain calm and maintain a positive attitude at all times.
● Awareness and acceptance of diversity among children.
● Ability to remain flexible in working with change in priorities.
● Ability to use sound judgment in the absence of a teacher or administrator.
● Ability to practice ethical and professional standards of conduct, including confidentiality.
● Willingness to attend specialized training as required, such as therapy techniques, first aid, CPR,
AED, Right Response, etc.
● Willingness to work in a variety of weather conditions for recess supervision.
● Knowledge and application of the elements of effective instruction to assist teaching and learning.
● Understand differing roles and responsibilities of certificated staff and paraeducators.
● Experience working 1:1 and with small instructional groups.
● Skill in organizing tasks and duties.
● Good follow-through skills.
● Basic computer skills.
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● Ability to demonstrate cultural competencies, and respect and value for all cultural heritages and
participate in conversations about identifying and addressing personal, cultural and institutional
bias.
CULTURAL RESPONSIVENESS: Ability to demonstrate cultural responsiveness, respect and value for all
cultural heritages, and participate in conversations about identifying and addressing personal, cultural and
institutional bias.
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.
Occasionally, but essentially, the employee must be able to walk, sprint/run, bend or twist at the trunk
more than the average person, squat/stoop/kneel, reach above the head, reach forward, climb, lift up to 25
pounds from shoulder to overhead, lift up to 50 pounds floor to waist, push/pull items over 90 pounds on
wheels over carpeted tiled, concrete, paved, dirt or other outdoor surfaces, and carry up to 50 pounds 15 to
25 feet.
Specific vision and hearing required by this job include seeing persons/objects at a distance, seeing close
work such as typed or handwritten material, hear conversation in a quiet or noisy environment, and the
ability to tell where a sound is coming from.
Employee is responsible for the safety and well-being of vulnerable minor children, and must be able to
positively interact with others.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
There are no unusual environmental conditions. Most activities are performed indoors in an office or
classroom setting. Position may require employee to supervise students in an outdoor setting under a
variety of weather conditions. Typically, the noise level in the work environment is moderate. The
employee has responsibility for the safety and well-being of others, and must be able to interact with other
workers.
Employee has the potential exposure to ordinary infectious diseases carried by students (germs, bacteria,
viruses), and may need to take precautions to avoid exposure to student bodily fluids. Employee may be
exposed to aggressive student behavior.
PRIMARY WORKING RELATIONS:
● Building Principal
● Certificated Teacher and Specialists
● Director of Special Services
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Work Hours/Days: School hours/days
Salary: PSE of Lake Stevens Special Education Paraeducator Schedule
Benefits: Per PSE of Lake Stevens Collective Bargaining Agreement
EVALUATION: Completed at least annually by the building principal with input from the certificated
teacher for the assigned classroom and specialists.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is
not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform
additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.
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