Paraeducator - Functional Core Program
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Child Development/Support
Para educator - 1:1 Functional Core Program
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PARA EDUCATOR - FUNCTIONAL CORE PROGRAM - WORKING 1:1 WITH A STUDENT
POSITION SUMMARY: The functional core program (FCP) is for students with identified disabilities who demonstrate primary learning needs in the functional life skills domain. This position requires the para educator to work under the direction of a certificated teacher. Duties include instructional and non-instructional activities for special education students. The para educator's role is to assist students with learning and health care needs such as: feeding, tube feeding, toileting, catheterization, and lifting.
This position may also require the para educator to work with students who have behavior problems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Under the direction of the certificated teacher, the para educator will assist students with meeting their IEP goals/objectives and keep accurate records.
- Prepare classroom and materials as directed.
- Keep the facilities clean and safe.
- Assist students with washing, diapering, toileting, assist students with personal hygiene, and other personal care.
- Perform medical procedures and determined by a registered nurse such as: administration of medication, catheterization, suctioning, and tube feeding.
- Lift and properly position medically fragile students frequently.
- Work with students that have behavior problems that may require restraining. Demonstrate the ability to implement and follow behavior plans.
- Supervise/assist students at lunch, recess, Adaptive PE., music, library and possibly in a regular education classroom setting or out in the community.
- Assist student on and off the bus.
- Develop and maintain a positive rapport with students and staff.
- Report and direct any questions or concerns brought to you by parents or support staff to your immediate supervisor.
- Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.
- Perform instructional clerical tasks.
- Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers.
- Assist substitute teacher with helpful information pertinent to the classroom.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- And one of the following:
- AA degree, OR
- High school diploma (or equivalent) and 48 college-level semester credits or 72 college-level quarter credits, OR
- High school diploma (or equivalent) and pass the state approved para educator assessment test
Proficient in basic spelling, math and grammar skills
Experienced and/or training in reading instruction, remediation, and assessment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience and knowledge of working with students with special health care needs and developmental disabilities
Condition Of Employment
Pass a criminal background check
Pass fitness for duty examination
Washington State driver’s license
Possess and maintain Type II driver’s license
Complete the district's para educator core competency requirements
Possess and maintain Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) certificated course
Successfully complete the FWPS district-approved Right Response training at the advanced level at the next available time; maintain current certification at the advanced level through an annual recertification class
Possess and maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR and first aid training
Travel with students as needed
Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis
Knowledge Of
Individual education plans (IEPs)
English grammar and spelling
Basic math
Positive behavior interventions
Right Response and de-escalation techniques
School Board Policies
Ability To
Demonstrate basic knowledge of modern technology and willingness and ability to increase knowledge to proficiency
Work independently and work collaboratively with…
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