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Job description
1:1 Special Education Paraeducator
This is a 6.5-hour position, 5 days per week as a 1:1 support for a student in general education classrooms. A special education paraprofessional is a school employee who works under the direction of a certificated special education teacher to provide instruction and other services for children with disabilities. The paraprofessional's responsibility is to implement the program as designed and directed by the special education teacher. The principal directly supervises the paraprofessional and has the right to assign duties to the paraprofessional. The paraprofessional may be working with a student one-on- one, with small groups of students, or collecting data and making observations from afar.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Working as part of a special education support team under the direction of the special education teacher which may include supporting students in a general education classroom or special education classroom either one-to-one or in small groups
Following the day-to-day schedule as directed by the special education teacher
Taking direction from the special education teacher regarding instructional materials, methods and prompts
Provide individual and/or small group academic, adaptive, social/emotional, behavioral, vocational, communication, life skills and other instruction to students as directed by the special education teacher
Assist and instruct students with personal hygiene and toileting
Ability to independently lift up to 50 lbs.
Maintain accurate student records (data sheets, progress notes, etc.)
Follow through with prescribed behavior management programs
Be trained in district approved de-escalation and restraint and follow district procedures for recording events
Collaborate and communicate regularly with special education teacher and general education teacher regarding student progress and needs
Use assistive technology devices as directed
Assist with loading and unloading of students from busses
Assist and instruct students with eating/feeding skills
Lift or assist with lifting students to and from wheelchairs
Assist with activities of daily living (e.g. toileting, change diapers if needed, feeding)
Sanitize classrooms and equipment using approved materials
Maintain confidentiality
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, spelling, and mathematics; or knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.
Knowledge and experience in working with all students, including disabled students.
Skills in written and oral communications.
Skills in completing assigned tasks.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a team environment with a variety of staff, students and the public in a multi-cultural environment.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and parents using tact, courtesy, and good judgment.
Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail to meet deadlines in an atmosphere with frequent interruptions.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions, policies, and procedures.
Ability to operate standard office equipment, computers, and adaptive devices.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.
Qualifications
Applicant must have:
1. A high school diploma
2. Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education; or
3. Obtained an Associate (or higher) degree; or
4. Meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment (ETS ParaPro Assessment): (a) Knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics; or (b) Knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.
A Completed Application Includes
One-page letter stating your goals and qualifications
Three current Letters of Recommendation
Complete Resume
In District Application
Interested applicants may apply by visiting or contacting Jeani Hill, Human Resources Secretary ( ). Application materials may be sent to Port Angeles School District, 216 East Fourth Street, Port Angeles, Washington . If you currently have an application on file, please make sure it is up-to-date. Please note that a separate letter of interest should be submitted for each position for which you are applying.
Port Angeles School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Worksite address
port angeles, WA, 98362, US
Who can apply
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