Special Education Paraeducator
About the Employer
Job Title
We are recruiting for a Special Education Paraeducator to serve the Lake Quinault School District. This position is 32.5 hours per week, school year schedule.
Reporting and Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Special Education Teacher, the Special Education Paraeducator is responsible for supporting and assisting students with disabilities in various school settings. The Special Education Paraeducator, consistent with the Individual Education Plan (IEP) or Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP), assists the Special Education Teacher with:
• Lesson plan preparation;
• One-on-one and small group instruction;
• Classroom management;
• Student observation and assessment;
• Communication with parents and staff.
Regular Attendance
Regular attendance is required for this role to ensure consistency for our students and help support a positive, productive learning environment. The hours of this position are 32.5 hours per week, school year schedule, and regular attendance during those hours are expected.
Salary
The full salary range for this position is $21.82 - $26.99 per hour. Offers are made at the beginning of the range.
Essential Functions
• Assist the Special Education Teacher, consistent with IEP or IFSP goals, in lesson plan preparation;
• One-on-one and small group instruction;
• Classroom management;
• Student observation and assessment;
• Communication with parents and staff, in a variety of school settings.
Supervise Students
Supervise students.
Collect Data and Report Student Progress
Collect data and report student progress.
Maintain Accurate Data Collection Records
Maintain accurate data collection records.
Communicate with Staff and Parents as Instructed by the Special Education Teacher
Communicate with staff and parents as instructed by the Special Education Teacher.
Provide Positive Behavior Management Support, Consistent with IEP or IFSP
Provide positive behavior management support, consistent with the IEP or IFSP.
Attend to Physical Needs of Students
Attend to the physical needs of students, including moving and positioning students and assisting with personal hygiene needs.
Participate in Staff Meetings, Inservice Programs, Workshops, and Seminars
Participate in staff meetings, inservice programs, workshops, and seminars.
Participate as a Member of the Education Team
May attend parent conferences.
Other Functions
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s degree or + 48 sem./72 quarter credits from an accredited college or university; + Passing score of 455 on the Parapro Assessment; + Passing score of 220 on the Pearson ParaProfessional Assessment; + 65% on the Master Teacher, Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program.• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must meet one of the following educational requirements:
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in a special education classroom setting.
• Knowledge of programs and services for students with disabilities.
Classroom Setting
Classroom setting, may move from classroom to classroom to provide services.
Physical Demands
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.
Travel
Travel within ESD 112 region for meetings and trainings.