What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Paraeducator - Wahkiakum Preschool position at Educational Service District 112 - WA?
General Responsibilities
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The full salary range for this position is $19.66 - $24.44 per hour. Newly hired paraeducators will be placed on steps 1 - 3 of our salary schedule ($19.66 - $21.04 per hour). Step placement will be based on years of verified paraeducator or teacher experience.
Assignment/Location:
We are recruiting for a Special Education Paraeducator to serve St. James Preschool in the Wahkiakum School District. This position is 8 hours per week, school year schedule:
Monday: 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m.
Essential Functions/Other Functions
- Assist the Special Education Teacher, consistent with IEP or IFSP goals, in lesson plan preparation; one-on-one & small group instruction; classroom management; student observation & assessment; communication with parents and staff, in a variety of school settings.
- Supervise students.
- Collect data and report student progress.
- Maintain accurate data collection records.
- Communicate with staff and parents as instructed by the Special Education Teacher.
- Provide positive behavior management support, consistent with the IEP or IFSP.
- Attend to the physical needs of students, including moving and positioning students & assisting with personal hygiene needs.
- Participate in staff meetings, inservice programs, workshops and seminars.
- Participate as a member of the education team. May attend parent conferences.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills
- At least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must meet one of the following educational requirements:
- Associate's Degree OR
- 48 sem./72 quarter credits from an accredited college or university; OR
- Passing score of 455 on the ParaPro Assessment; OR
- Passing score of 220 on the Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment; OR
- 65% on The Master Teacher, Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program.
- Experience in a special education classroom setting.
- Knowledge of programs and services for students with disabilities.
Working Conditions/Employment Requirements
- Classroom setting, may move from classroom to classroom to provide services.
- Provide assistance and attend to the physical needs of students including moving and positioning students and assisting with personal hygiene needs, including but not limited to: tube feeding, catheterization, changing diapers, toileting.
- Sit, stand, and stoop to attend to student's needs & to provide instruction.
- Regular attendance during assigned work schedule.
- Travel within ESD 112 region for meetings and trainings.
- Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.
- Within three years of employment meet Washington State Core Competencies for paraeducators as defined in WAC 392-172A-02090 (f).
Salary : $20 - $24
