Grantham Elementary SpEd Resource Rm Paraeducator

Position: Grantham Elementary SpEd 1:1 Resource Rm Para educator
Grantham sped 1:1 resource rm para educator

Job title:

special education 1:1 assistant - 6 hrs/day

Reports to:

building principal

Bargaining group: cca

Flsa status: non-exempt

Terms of employment: 6 hours p/day - 194 days p/year

Pay: $23.96-$26.96 per hour based on prior experience

The position ends when the need for a 1:1 assistant ends.

Education/certification:

High school diploma or ged; you must upload a copy of your hs diploma or ged

Meet wa state para-professional qualifications (72 quarter credits from an accredited college/university, an associate's degree, or passing score on the ets test)

Grade level: prek-12

Requirements

* high school diploma or equivalent

* meet esea para-professional qualifications

* minimum computer/technology skills

* strong interpersonal skills and communication skills

* ability to handle stress/anger/conflict situations

* enjoys working with students

* sound decision-making skills

* responsible and punctual

* complete cpi crisis prevention intervention training, as scheduled

Responsibilities:

Follow district, local, state, and federal statutes relevant to a public school environment

* school district policy and procedures

* building emergency procedures

* complete appropriate reports/documentation as applicable

Maintain an appropriate and legal level of confidentiality of information regarding students, staff, and other individuals having business with and access to the school

* exhibit ethical behavior at all times

* follow confidentiality procedures

Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment for students and staff

* preview daily plan

* confer on daily lesson plan with substitute teacher(s)

* provide plans for substitute if you are absent

* check wheelchairs/walkers etc. For safety concerns

Set-up for daily and periodic activities

* prepare classroom supplies/materials

* supervise student(s)

Preparation to assist the classroom teacher with instruction as assigned

* prepare, collect, and organize daily materials

* correct student assignments

* assist student with accommodations/modifications

* assist other teachers when time permits

* assist in taking inventory

* assist in disinfecting equipment

* create and update student files

Provide assistance with all academic activities for the student, as assigned by the teacher

* assist and supervise student in specialists' classrooms and activities as needed

* scribe and adapt instruction (daily assignments/tests)

* read orally to student(s)

* assist student during activities or with the preparation of projects as appropriate

* assist other special ed. Students in the absence of one-on-one student

* assist student in preparation for classroom tests

* monitor/administer student assessment

* assist small groups in academic instruction

* document daily student performance and progress

Assist student in all self-help activities

* assist student in transitional skills (start of day/non-instructional time/adaptive equipment/etc.)

* assist and supervise student during field trips/assemblies/lunch and other activities

* assist in changing clothes

* escort to and from the bus

* help with toileting and toilet training

* assist in all iep goals

Maintain positive communication among students, parents and school staff

* identify students' interests

* monitor for notes/homework or any parent-to-school communication

* confer with teachers, specialists and parents relevant to student needs

* attend meetings when required

* implement strategies to achieve iep goals

* assist with daily communication between home and school as directed by the teacher

Assist with the instruction of personal hygiene

* educate students about personal hygiene

* remind students to wash hands

* wash student face and wiping noses when needed

* assist with changing of soiled clothes when necessary

Monitor and provide positive discipline as necessary

* supervise student in cafeteria/playground/lunch/activities

* document student behavior as appropriate

* be consistent, fair and positive in all interactions

* follow the school-wide discipline plan

* follow the behavior intervention plan

* follow cpi training guidelines

* be available to assist with discipline issues and problems

* attend to behavioral issues firmly, but positively

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