26​/27 SY Substitute Paraeducator

Substitute Para educator

Hoquiam School District No. 28

Essential Functions:

• Must have regular attendance
• Must demonstrate good judgment and common sense
• Must demonstrate courtesy and tact when dealing with students, staff and patrons
• Must be capable of standing/walking/stooping/bending without restrictions
• Must have the ability to reach, grasp, handle and grip without difficulty on a continuous basis
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs. without assistance and up to 100 lbs. with additional adult assistance
• Rare to occasional pushing and pulling depending on work assignment
• Must have the ability to get along with students, staff and public
• Possess the ability to train and provide in-service to substitute employees.
• Implement specially designed instruction and related services and document student performance
• Maintain a positive relationship with students with challenging behaviors while
• Be aware of health, safety and emergency procedures of the school district
• Consistently implementing the behavior plan and consequences
• Know the role and responsibility of being a special education para educator
• Be aware of the requirements of confidentiality for educational and medical records

Specific

Duties and Responsibilities:

• This position could include but not be limited to the following duties:
• Perform all academic functions in basic areas of instruction and assist students in those areas
• Become familiar with classroom terminology
• Working knowledge of available materials and their use to assist in planning individual programs
• Provide supplementary support of the skills taught in the classroom
• Maintain discipline in instructional or unstructured (playground, cafeteria) areas
• Implement behavioral programs in a class, group or individual setting, especially with students who have challenging behaviors in a calm and consistent manner using appropriate de-escalation techniques
• Reinforce and maintain instruction as directed by the teacher
• Clerical duties as required for the general instruction program and/or special education program
• Awareness of the programs and objectives of the teacher, student and curriculum in those areas assigned
• Gather such materials for the continuation of the school program as needed by the teacher
• Uphold the confidential nature of matters concerning students, teachers, and the school
• Assist in adaptive physical program or therapeutics as directed including swim program and/or physical education classes as needed (Ed Asst. maybe expected to be in pool with students)
• Meet the physical needs of the student (could include personal hygiene issues, self-help issues, and may require lifting)
• Be willing to learn basic sign language, if needed
• Mark/score tests and correct pupil work, at times administer selective tests
• Type and/or reproduce materials for Special Education use
• Distribute and account for materials and equipment
• Maintain a neat and orderly station environment
• Operate audiovisual equipment, office machines, computers, etc
• Attend training sessions for professional development
• Monitor classroom when requested by building principal
• Maintain neat and clean personal appearance
• Demonstrate a willingness to receive and follow directions
• Maintain personable and friendly relations between themselves and other faculty members
• Other duties as assigned

Desired

Qualifications:

• Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education.
• Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree.
• Met a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment: