What are the responsibilities and job description for the Leave Replacement Learning Support Special Education Para position at Tenino School District?
Job Posting : Tenino School Dist. - Learning Support Special Education Para Leave Replacement - 2024 / 2025
Today's Date : December 5, 2024 Closing Date : Open until filled
Building : Multiple Locations
Term : Leave Replacement Beginning January 6, 2025 - June 17, 2025
Hours / Schedule : 6.5 hours per day / Monday-Friday Supervisor(s) : Building Principal
Contract / Salary : Based on the 24-25 PSE Salary Schedule Benefits / Supplemental Information
Description :
This position assists special education teaching staff in a school setting by performing instructional and other support tasks with small groups of students and one-on-one with individual students. This position assists with independent living skills (including toileting), social / emotional needs, behavioral needs, and / or medical / physical needs.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities :
- Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.
- Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures.
- Works directly with students with a variety of special needs.
- Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts. Manage student behavior across settings using consistent and positive intervention strategies as directed.
- Elicit specific behaviors from children as indicated by the instructional program and individual plans. Implements, enters and tracks Individual Education Plan (IEP) data.
- Assists with de-escalation and physical restraint protocols consistent with district-provided training and individual plans as directed.
- Assist with the implementation of student health plans per the school district nurse and medical professionals in the community. Training to be provided by an appropriate resource.
- Works with students in various community / school sites including field trips, community centers, grocery stores, post office etc.
- Escorts and supervises assigned students in various activities (music, PE, counseling, recess, library, etc.). Models appropriate behavior with students, the community and staff.
- Presents subject matter to students, utilizing a variety of methods and techniques as planned by the teacher. Confers with teaching staff on the progress of students.
- Assists staff with record keeping, copying, filing, grading assignments and taking attendance. Monitors and assists students as needed.
- Assists with loading and unloading children to / from buses.
- Assists the teacher in developing and implementing educational materials. Follow the daily schedule as outlined by the teacher.
- Assists the teacher in the set-up and maintenance of the classroom, materials and supplies. Assists the teacher in scheduling appropriate meetings and completion of paperwork.
- Participates in scheduled staff meetings as assigned.
- Participates in and completes state-required paraeducator certification training as facilitated by the district. Engage in special training and / or coaching, as directed, to meet unique needs of assigned student(s).
- Maintain appropriate and secure confidential records, information, and inquiries. Ability to relate to children and their families in a positive and cooperative manner. Ability to relate to staff in a cooperative and positive manner.
- Other duties as assigned by the principal and / or Special Services Director.
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