Special Education Assistant

About the Employer

Job Title: Paraeducator - Social Communication (SC)

Reports to:

Building Principal

Bargaining Unit:

PSE

Department:

Office of Special Services

Salary Schedule:

Schedule A-Sup/Inst.

Employment Type:

Classified

Salary Range:

IV

FLSA Status:

Hourly

Adoption Date:

7/25/19

Hours per Day:

6.25

Revised Date:

8/30/24

Days per Year:

181 (+11 holidays) = 192

Job Summary:

Belonging is a core value in the South Kitsap School District. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students and staff. We actively seek to understand the complex and rich identities of self and others and lean into and engage in courageous conversations.

Responsibilities:

Maintain and enhance a sense of belonging and success for traditionally marginalized populations. Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, families, staff, and community members. Demonstrate understanding of our unique cultures and celebrate differences. Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable learning environment.

Essential Functions:

Adapts classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher or specialist as needed for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives; Assists students, teachers, other certificated staff, and personnel for the purpose of implementing instruction and/or IEPs; Attends meetings and trainings (e.g., first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, de-escalation training, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions; Develops under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction for students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g., academic subjects, daily living, physical, communication, and/or behavior/social skills, etc.) for the purpose of evaluating student's progress on IEP objectives and ensuring students' success in school; Implements behavioral plans designed by the IEP team under the supervision of assigned teacher for students with behavioral disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts; Maintains confidentiality at all times following HIPAA, FERPA, IEP for the purpose of guidance and in accordance with district, state, and federal guidelines; Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements; Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g., restrooms, playgrounds, gyms, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeterias, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment; Observes and collects information to be recorded via data sheets for the purpose of supporting the progress of individual students' goals and objectives; Provides clerical and general classroom assistance for staff (e.g., collecting and inputting data, correspondence, copying, filing, preparing, and organizing classroom materials, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and providing general support for classroom activities related to learning goals and objectives; Supervises and encourages students in school settings with peers and staff (e.g., support and guide verbal and non-verbal interaction, etc.) for the purpose of helping support the growth in social communication skills to maintain and provide a safe and positive learning environment; Works under both direct and indirect supervision using standardized routines for the purpose of a safe and positive learning environment.

Other Functions:

Performs other related duties as assigned, may be assigned to a student as a 1:1 paraeducator for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Skills are required to perform multiple tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Knowledge

Knowledge is required to perform basic math; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: instructional procedures and practices; age-appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; conflict resolution; and stages of child development/behavior; de-escalation strategies.

Ability

Ability is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select solutions.

Education and Testing

Paraeducator Certificate Program

Continuing Education/Training

Maintains certificates and/or licenses

Clearances

Washington State Patrol and FBI fingerprint background clearance

Application Procedure

Complete the online application (with supporting documents) Health benefits information: Most positions within the South Kitsap School District are governed by collective bargaining agreements that specify the benefits related to employment with the district, including insurance provisions, vacations, holidays, and other related benefits. For more information about benefits, please visit SEBB and SEBB Enrollment Guide or contact our Payroll and Benefits Department at (360) 874-7028 or payrollstaff@skschools.org. Application procedure: Complete the online application at www.skschools.org and apply to the position(s) to which you are qualified within your online application.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The South Kitsap School District is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation (including gender expression or identity), marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Equal access to activities, facilities, and programs is provided to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.

Contact Information

Compliance/ADA/Title IX Coordinator: Will Saret, Executive Director of Human Resources
2689 Hoover Avenue SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-7071
sarett@skschools.org
Section 504 Coordinator: Eric Nerison, Executive Director of Student Support
2689 Hoover Ave SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-7062
nerison@skschools.org
Gender Inclusivity Compliance Officer: Monica Zuber, Assistant Superintendent for School Leadership
2689 Hoover Ave SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-7003
zuber@skschools.org