Paraeducator - Student Preschool

Para educator Special Education

The Para educator performs a variety of instructional and/or support duties to assist the school and teachers in instruction, supervision, and education of students with special needs in groups or one-on-one teacher to student situations. May work with students on an individual basis as well as small groups to complete assigned work. Keep students on task.

The District represents a diverse community with a population of more than 50% of students with diverse backgrounds. We seek an individual who has successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities. The selected candidate must demonstrate a commitment to strengthening community engagement and communication with the District's diverse populations.

Paraeducators (Special Education) work under the day-to-day direction of the staff member(s) supported, and under the direct supervision of the Principal, Principal Designee, or District Designee. Teachers and/or educational staff associates provide specific directions and oversight for supervision and/or instructional support. Paraeducators (Special Education) are responsible for being familiar with the school/district policies and procedures which govern their work, and for acquiring and applying knowledge of IDEA and Section 504 requirements.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Either an Associate's Degree or 72 quarter credits of college courses numbered 100 or above OR the ETS Para Pro test. (The ETS Para Pro test is given by ESD
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May be required to be certified or to become certified in first aid, CPR, and/or operation of defibrillators.

May be required to be trained in instructional methodologies in such content areas as reading, writing, and mathematics, and in such special education areas as student restraint, safety, medication, etc.

Successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population.

Able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions and changing tasks and priorities.

Able to assist, console, and manage students who may be emotional, distraught, or frustrated.

Able to remain calm, focused and in control when working with students, parents, guardians, and community members who may be difficult and challenging to engage.

Able to follow written and verbal direction and take the initiative to seek clarity and take action when needed.

Able to report to work with regular and reliable attendance and punctuality.

Be or become knowledgeable and supportive of classroom management and student discipline procedures.

Constantly exhibit command and proper annunciation, spelling, syntax and use of the English language to assist and model proper language usage by students.

Able to organize work and set priorities for accomplishing work in a timely and effective manner.

Able to protect the confidentiality of student information consistent with FERPA requirements and good judgment.

Able to work collaboratively and effectively with staff, students, parents, volunteers, and community members.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Skill in the use of office and computer equipment and use standard office software and student information system software.