Special Education Para Educator 4 - Bennett Elementary

POSITION OBJECTIVE :

The position of Para Educator IV is done for the purpose of assisting and supporting students as identified within a specialized program or with specialized instruction.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY :

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES : (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Has a primary focus on supporting activities of daily living, (toileting, feeding), and other adaptive / life skills.
• Provides for the physical, health and safety needs of students.
• Provides social, emotional, behavioral and educational support for students with significant disabilities as needed.
• Provides direct academic, functional, vocational and specifically designed instruction.
• Serves as advocate and support of students with disabilities in their least restrictive environment.
• May support students with significant emotional regulation challenges
• Encourages and fosters student independence in all settings.
• Collects functional behavior assessment data on individual students as appropriate for the assignment.
• Implements components of Individual Education Programs (IEP's) as required.
• Ensures the safety of students and staff when dealing with escalated behavior based upon needs of students.
• May collect other data as directed by the case manager / teacher.
• Provides coaching and support for staff as required for the position.
• For some position assignments, may be required to assist students in reaching post-secondary goals including, but not limited to the Aquatic Center, Community Center, etc.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS :

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require) :

Required :

And have at least one of the following :

Preferred :

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require) :

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry) :

SKILLS (position requirements at entry) :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Positions in this class typically require : stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Heavy Work : Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects. Employee may be subject to testing to determine ability to meet the lifting requirements.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

Employee may be subject to determination of fitness to perform the essential duties of the position.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

The location of the position may change during the school year. This position will require mandatory continuing professional education per state requirements.

AISP Paraprofessional pay schedule range 4 $ 30.46 / hour to $ 32.41 / hour (starting hourly rate $ 30.46 based on negotiated collective bargaining agreement) 32 hours / week for a 195-day annual assignment (Mon, Tues, Th, and Fri 8 : 30am to 3 : 45pm; Weds : 8 : 30am to 1 : 30pm). Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life-insurance eligibility is based upon 630 hours worked within a school year. Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.

NOTE :

Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination :

Civil Rights, Racial Discrimination, and Gender Expression or Identity Discrimination :

Civil Rights / Nondiscrimination Compliance Coordinator Nancy Pham, (425) 456-4040 or phamn@bsd405.org

Sex-based Discrimination, including Sexual Harassment :

Title IX Coordinator : Jeff Lowell, (425) 456-4010 or lowellj@bsd405.org

Disability Discrimination :

Karen Dejong, (425) 456-4277 or dejongk@bsd405.org

Mailing address for all three : 12111 NE 1st Street, Bellevue, WA 98005.

Salary : $30 - $32