Heights Elementary SpEd Resource Rm Paraeducator

heights elementary sped 1:1 resource rm para educator (2 openings)

starting date: immediately

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.

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

• 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

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 wipe 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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