Paraeducator, KA

1:1 Para educator, Job 26-0663 KA

Mukilteo School District Kamiak High School - Mukilteo, Washington Open in Google Maps

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Starting Date: Immediately

This is a 6.5 hour per day, 180 days per year, 1:1 Para educator position with benefits at Kamiak High School.

Anticipated start date isas soon as possible.

Hours for this position are 7:00 a.m.

- 2:00 p.m.
The successful candidate will work under the direction of the teacher in the classroom with a student requiring 1:1 support in our Structured Program. This position works closely with special services teachers, related service providers, and other para educators to provide individualized and small-group support for students throughout the school day.

Paraeducators in the Structured Program support students in both special education and general education settings. Responsibilities may include assisting with academic instruction, communication systems, behavior and regulation supports, transitions, adaptive and daily living skills, and participation in school activities and routines. The position requires close collaboration with certificated staff and the ability to consistently implement student-specific plans and supports.

Minimum Qualifications: Basic WA State Para educator qualifications and experience working with children.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with students with disabilities or autism;
Safety Care Training.

JOB TITLE:Para educator

JOB CLASSIFICATION:Para educator - MESP

REPORTS TO:Principal

JOB SUMMARY:

Assist the teacher with planning, preparation and delivery of a quality instructional program based upon state standards, district curriculum, and effective instruction for students with diverse learning needs. Supervise students at recess, in the cafeteria, library, assistance for students riding the bus, and perform crossing guard duties before and after school. May assist with implementation of special education services for students i.e., IEP goals, medical assistance, physical support and personal care.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist teacher(s) with the daily supervision of students for the purpose of maintaining and providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Under the teacher’s direction, administer multiple student tests, collect and maintain diagnostic and test data, update student records, and assess student progress.
• Assist teacher(s) with monitoring and managing student behavior and progress; share observations with teacher(s) and other professional staff.
• Assist teacher(s) with implementation of various strategies to address diverse student needs and support individual educational growth and achievement goals.
• Provide clerical and general classroom assistance for staff, which may include collection and data entry of information, correspondence, copying, filing, and preparation of classroom materials.
• Administer first aid, medical assistance, physical support and personal care for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile, and/or disabled children.
• Provide physical assistance for students with special needs such as feeding, toileting, proper lifting and positioning of students in and out of chairs and with adaptive equipment; assist students with the use specific equipment related to their disability (e.g., materials, assistive technology, visual aids).
• Track and dispense authorized student medications.
• Perform crossing guard duties before and after school to supervise and monitor students.
• Assist with monitoring students in the cafeteria and/or at recess;…