Paraprofessional Special Education Adult Transition and Training Center; ATTC

This job description is for a Paraprofessional Special Education High Needs at the Adult Transition and Training Center (ATTC) at HLC.

8:00 am – 3:00 pm

$25.36 – $31.53

In coordination with the classroom teacher and special services staff, provide 1:1 and/or small‑group assistance in the self‑contained or other specialized programs offered through special services to support students’ potential to access regular and special education programs and academics.

• Implement specialized and/or adaptive procedures and curriculum materials as instructed by the teacher.
• Prepare and utilize appropriate materials for use with students.
• Implement individual education plans (IEP) as designated.
• Provide for the physical needs of students, which may include catheterization, bath rooming, diapering, handling body fluids, lifting, and transferring students.
• Maintain appropriate records as instructed by the teacher or other special services staff.
• Collect and record student data and provide progress reports to the teacher.
• Support and implement behavioral plans with students.
• Assist with the adaptation of classroom materials.
• Facilitate independent working, social, and self‑help skills.
• Provide first aid to students as needed in an emergency.
• Provide physical restraint as needed.
• Other related duties as assigned to support the success of the students and the classroom.

• Problem Solving:
  Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner with minimal supervision; gather and analyze information and maintain confidentiality.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Remain open to ideas and exhibit a cooperative attitude.
• Effective Communication:
  Articulate and appropriate verbal and written communication skills.
• Planning and Organizing:
  Ability to organize and prioritize activities.
• Quality:
  Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability:
  Adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands, and deal effectively with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability:
  Regular reliable attendance, follow direction, and solicit feedback.

• High school diploma or equivalent AND 72 quarter/48 semester credits OR AA/AS degree OR pass the state exam for paraprofessionals.
• Instructional paraprofessionals, as defined by the state per WAC , are required to complete the Fundamental Course of Study and General Certificate per the state guidelines.
• Experience working with special needs students in an educational setting.
• Demonstrated academic proficiency comparable to assigned grade and subject areas.
• Basic knowledge of sign language preferred.
• Basic computer skills to include MS Office software and database entry.
• Acquire and maintain first aid/CPR certification.
• Acquire and maintain training in the appropriate use of physical restraints.

• Stand for long periods of time.
• Stoop, bend, walk, run.
• Work in noisy environments.
• Physically assist students.
• Be 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. 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…