Paraeducator - Academic Core Program

Para educator

The academic core program (ACP) is for students with identified disabilities who demonstrate primary learning needs in the academic domain. The para educator's duties will include assisting with special education students ranging in one-on-one to small group activities under the supervision of the certified teacher/specialist. The employee will assist with a variety of instructional clerical tasks. The employee may be working in an inclusion model.

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.

• Tutor individuals and/or groups in specific skills as directed by the teacher.
• When trained, will assist the teacher in administering special instructional and or behavioral programs.
• Communicate and work with related resource personnel.
• Supervise students in accordance with the school and district policies.
• Plan daily/weekly with the teachers and other staff members servicing the same students.
• Assist teachers with record keeping.
• Assist the teacher in communicating with other building/district staff members.
• Assist the teacher in communicating with parents.
• Discuss information pertaining to students with teacher or other appropriate staff within your building.
• Inform the advising teacher to any observed problems or information regarding an individual student.
• Give positive reinforcement to students during the school day.
• Assist with the room maintenance and control of books and equipment.

Other responsibilities include performing instructional clerical tasks, working collaboratively with District staff and promoting teamwork with co-workers, and assisting substitute teacher with helpful information pertinent to the classroom.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and one of the following: an associate 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. Additional requirements include proficient in basic spelling, math and grammar skills, experienced and/or training in reading instruction, remediation, and assessment, passing a criminal background check, completing the district's para educator core competency requirements, Washington State driver's license, possessing and maintaining Type II driver's license, possessing and maintaining Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) certificated course, successfully completing the FWPS district-approved Right Response training at the advanced level at the next available time;

maintaining current certification at the advanced level through an annual recertification class, and working scheduled hours on a consistent basis.