Special Education Paraprofessional - R1 base

Job description

R1 Special Education Base Paraeducator

The R1 Special Education Base Paraeducator provides instructional, social-emotional, behavioral, and supervisory support to students receiving special education services. Working under the direction of certificated staff, the paraeducator assists students in accessing instruction, participating successfully in the school environment, and making progress toward academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and independence goals identified through their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The R1 Base Paraeducator is assigned to the R1 special education program and may support multiple students throughout the school day in a variety of educational settings. This position may include recess/lunch supervision.

Job Description

This is a 6.5-hour position, 5 days per week as base support to a R1 special education teacher. 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 (Continued)

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.

Working Conditions

Physical hazard exists when a paraeducator interacts with disabled students who may be prone to violent or aggressive behavior and with students who have been diagnosed with communicable diseases, such as hepatitis, herpes simplex virus, acquired immune deficiency, or cytomegalovirus.

Exceptional physical effort is required when a paraeducator is required on a frequent basis to lift and position physically impaired students. Examples include lifting and positioning students in and out of a vehicle, wheelchair, and therapy equipment.

Disagreeable working conditions exist when a paraeducator must manage on frequent basis seizures, vomiting, choking, toileting, feeding, spasms, spitting and other student behaviors.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods.

Ability to lift and reposition students.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent and

Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits); or

Obtained an Associate's (or higher) degree; or

Successfully passed the ParaPro Assessment developed by the Educational Testing Service.

Wages – $23.10 - $30.09 Depending upon School District Employment Benefits - Medical, Retirement, Basic Life/AD&D, Basic Long-Term Disability, FSA & HSA. Any employee anticipated to work at least 630 hours in the school year is eligible for benefits.

Worksite address

port angeles, WA, 98362, US

Who can apply

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