Paraprofessional Special Education Instruction

Paraprofessional Special Education Instruction Job

$23.88 - $25.34

In cooperation with a classroom teacher, this person will assist the teacher by working with individual students or small groups to achieve academic skills. May also assist with classroom supervision, clerical duties, set up and cleanup of activities, or other tasks to support the teacher and students.

• Work with students or small groups of students to deliver and/or reinforce academic skills.
• Distribute and collect classroom materials as requested by the classroom teacher.
• Assist with supervision of students as needed.
• Assist individual students as needed with clothing, hygiene, or cleanup routines.
• Work cooperatively with the teacher to ensure the effective running of the classroom.
• Communicate with office staff as needed or requested.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Problem Solving:
  Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner with minimal supervision. Gather and analyze information and maintain confidentiality.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Remains open to ideas, exhibits a cooperative attitude.
• Effective Communication:
  Articulate and appropriate verbal and written communication skills.
• Planning and Organizing:
  Ability to organize and prioritize activities.
• Quality:
  Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability:
  Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and is able to deal effectively with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability:
  Regular reliable attendance, follows direction, and solicits feedback.

• High school diploma or equivalent required AND 72 quarter/48 semester credits OR AA/AS OR pass the state exam for paraprofessionals.
• Instructional paraprofessionals, as defined by the state per WAC 179‑01‑020, are required to complete the Fundamental Course of Study and General Certificate per the state guidelines.
• Experience working with children, preferably in an academic environment.
• Demonstrated academic proficiency comparable to grade level and subject area assignment.
• Acquire and maintain first aid/CPR certification.
• Basic computer skills to include MS Office software.

• Stand for long periods of time.
• Stoop, bend, walk, run.
• Work in noisy environments.
• Physically assist students.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:
Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 50% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

The Camas School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

This holds true for all district employment and educational programs. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/ RCW 28A.640 & ADA compliance officer and Section 504 coordinator.

• School Employee Benefit Board (SEBB) Eligibility determination:
  All eligibility determinations are based on rules in Chapters 182-30 and 182-31 of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC). If the position is anticipated to work a minimum of 630 hours in a school year, then that position would be deemed benefit eligible. SEBB benefits include medical, vision, dental, long-term disability and life insurance. Supplemental coverages are also available.
• Retirement Eligibility determination: A certificated position participates in the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) which requires at least 5 months of 70 or more hours of compensated employment during a school year to be eligible for Washington State Retirement. A classified position participates in the School Employee Retirement System (SERS) if the position is expected to require at least 5 months of 70 hours or more for two consecutive years (initially) of employment.