Paraeducator - Special Education
About the Employer
Special Education Paraeducator (10148 SPED)
Job Title and Context
Special Education Paraeducator (for context): special education paraeducator
Location
Mill Plain Elementary School
Reports To
Special Education Instructor/Building Principal
Department
Special Services
Hours/Work Times
6.33 hours per day (7:40 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., includes 30-minute unpaid lunch) 4.33 hours on early-release days (7:40 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., includes 30 minutes unpaid time) 6.17 hours on designated full Wednesdays (7:40 a.m. – 2:20 p.m., includes 30-minute unpaid lunch)Work Schedule
190 days per year (180 student days / 10 holidays)Position Status
Temporary
Classification Group
Paraeducator Class II
Salary Placement
New employees will start at the minimum hourly rate in the classification salary range. However, employees who have verified prior years of service of similar occupational experience may receive experience credit towards salary step placement.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, and basic life insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Eligible for FSAs, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (with HDHP), and other supplemental benefits Paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to: sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave Employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS)Essential Functions
Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents. Provide one-to-one and group instruction to students as directed by the teacher to meet their individualized education program (IEP). Assist in establishing and maintaining a learning environment as specified by course goals and curriculum outcomes. Assess student progress, evaluate learning, and collect student performance data to ensure progress towards each student’s IEP goals. Maintain accurate data on student progress. Assist in administering and scoring formal and informal tests. Implement behavioral management strategies using the emphasis and techniques outlined by the teacher. Assist in organizing and preparing a variety of instructional materials. Address students’ bathroom needs as is necessary, including lifting and changing students when required. Feed students as necessary. Handle body fluids as necessary. Provide services as planned and directed by related services providers (OT, PT, and SLP). Assist students with using assistive technology, augmentative communication, or physical assist devices (i.e., wheelchairs, walkers, standers, or lifts). Attend various training sessions as necessary to maintain an up-to-date understanding of the needs of students who receive special education services.Physical Demands Required
Vision: 66-100% Speaking: 66-100% Hearing: 66-100% Standing: 33-66% Sitting: 33-66% Walking: 33-66% Writing: up to 33% Bending: 33-66% Stooping: 33-66% Reaching: 33-66% Squatting: 33-66% Lifting (up to 50 lbs. individually, more than 50 lbs. with assistance)Mental Demands Required
Reading documents: 66-100% Constant interruptions: 66-100% Verbal communication: 66-100% Confidentiality: 66-100% Written communication: up to 33% Multiple concurrent tasks: 66-100%Minimum Qualifications
Basic typing/keyboarding. Previous experience working with students in academic areas and/or professional coursework in special education. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents. Demonstrated ability to work with and supervise students. Personal characteristics of flexibility, initiative, and cooperativeness. Demonstrated ability or willingness to learn computer skills and assistive technology. Demonstrated ability or willingness to learn to operate office equipment. Ability to perform under conditions of constant interruption. Physical strength and ability to deal with potentially aggressive behavior of students. Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with others as part of a team.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Cultural Competence and Equity
Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others. Supports a positive school environment that celebrates, respects, and values diversity, where learning is made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures. Participates in activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence. Demonstrates a commitment to equitable outcomes for all students. Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage. The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation or religious belief, with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.Nondiscrimination Statement
Evergreen Public Schools 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 and other designated youth groups.
Contact Information for Discrimination Complaints
Cale Piland: Title IX Coordinator, Director of Student Services13413 NE Leroy Haagen Memorial Dr., Vancouver, WA 98684
PO Box 8910, Vancouver, WA 98668-8910
Telephone: 360-604-4430
caleb.piland@evergreenps.org Tai Phong: Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Health Services Manager
13413 NE Leroy Haagen Memorial Dr., Vancouver, WA 98684
PO Box 8910, Vancouver, WA 98668-8910
Telephone: 360-604-6711
tai.phong@evergreenps.org Danny Orrantia: Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Senior Director of Human Resources
13413 NE Leroy Haagen Memorial Dr., Vancouver, WA 98684
PO Box 8910, Vancouver, WA 98668-8910
Telephone: 360-604-4014
daniel.orrantia@evergreenps.org Shane Gardner: HIB Coordinator/Gender Inclusivity, Director of Safety & Security
13413 NE Leroy Haagen Memorial Dr., Vancouver, WA 98684
PO Box 8910, Vancouver, WA 98668-8910
Telephone: 360-604-4066
shane.gardner@evergreenps.org