K-12 Paraprofessional

K-12 Paraprofessional

University Instructors, LLC is seeking talented people from diverse backgrounds to lead, change, and inspire students in the Marysville, WA area. In this role you will serve students in schools as a paraprofessional in a pathway program.

The Instructional Assistant (IA) provides support services in classrooms, resource settings, general education classrooms, or other school related areas. The IA performs a wide variety of instructional duties including assisting classroom teachers with instructional support, progress monitoring, and supervision of students who have special needs. Additionally, the IA reinforces students' positive behavior and carrying out students' IEP goals.

This position is responsible for providing assistance to students under the supervision of certificated staff in Behavior Intervention Programs and other learning environments where behavior program-placed students are integrated.

Essential Duties:

This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:

• Assist Behavior Program students in one-to-one, small group, and integrated settings in all instructional areas including academics, socialization, adaptive behavior, and behavioral growth
• Assist students in dealing with conflict, expressing themselves in appropriate ways, and improving their behavior with an emphasis on successful reintegration
• Assist teachers in the preparation and delivery of materials specific to student's individual learning needs
• Assist students with gross and fine motor strengthening programs and activities
• Assist students with any areas of speech/language affecting successful communication
• Assist student with making speech sounds; improving rhythm, fluency, and voice quality; and helping correct oral motor problems and cognitive communication impairments
• Assist students with vision-related training
• Assist students with wheelchair mobility, dressing, and feeding
• Assist in recreational, playground, and/or physical education activities
• Coordinate activities and meet with teacher(s) on a regular basis
• Administer tests and evaluate student progress in topical areas and grade assignments and tests as directed
• Assist teacher(s) in the maintenance of student records and grades
• Supervise students and enforce assigned area rules
• Supervise and correct students as necessary to maintain a safe environment, with a focus on Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports

Supervise and oversee student activities and safety in assigned areas

May answer phones, maintain records, collect and distribute materials, inventory, and order and process materials

May escort students to and from locations

Collect and maintain data logs regarding student's learning goals

Use computers and related technologies as needed by the program goals

Attend meeting or trainings as required, with emphasis on behavioral intervention and student de-escalation

Maintain consistent presence at assigned work-site and regular work hours

Professionally interact with students, staff, and public

Comply with all district policies and procedures

Perform related duties as assigned

Ability to assist in the carrying out of Emergency Response Protocols, Behavior Intervention Plans, and during safety incidents requiring reasonable force

• Ability to organize and oversee activities
• Ability to be fair, consistent, and respectful at all times when working with children
• Ability to be consistent, calm, and positive during all student interactions, which may include during times of verbal and physical escalations
• Ability to deal with students in a warm and confident manner
• Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations
• Ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of staff, students, and the public in a multi-cultural environment
• Ability to use necessary equipment, machinery, and tools
• Knowledge of basic academic subject areas, such as spelling, writing, reading, and math
• Knowledge of safety rules, regulations, and procedures
• Basic knowledge of applied behavioral analysis, including how antecedents and consequences affect student behavior
• Knowledge of learning and instructional styles appropriate to assigned grade levels and individual students
• Knowledge of child development concepts, developmentally appropriate curriculum and individualized learning processes for children, indicators of child abuse and neglect, and factors affecting low-income families
• Skills in written and oral communications
• Skills in handling confidential matters
• Skills in operating a PC (personal computer) utilizing district adopted software
• Skills in learning and interpreting assignments, procedures, rules, and regulations
• Skills in encouraging and tutoring students
• Skills in communication in…