Paraeducator - Life Skills Student

Job Purpose

Para educator - Life Skills Classroom – The job is done for the purpose of assisting in the supervision and instruction of special education students with significant and complex developmental needs, including providing for special health care needs, to address academic, social/emotional, and functional goals across multiple instructional settings.

• 2 Classified Reference Letters
• Copy of Para Pro Assessment Test results or official college transcripts

Hours
: 8:55 am – 3:25 pm, Monday to Friday.

Program
:
This position is to support the Life Skills program at Olympia High School. We are dedicated to being an inclusive high school that is proud of our Unified Program.

Benefits
:
Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance benefits, as administered by the School Employees Benefit Board (SEBB). Final benefit eligibility to be determined at time of hire. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Department of Retirement Services (DRS) SERS plan (classified employees) or TERS plan (certificated employees), as well as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program.

Employees will receive vacation leave, paid holidays and additional compensation beyond their base salary as outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Work Environment/Diversity
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The Olympia School District is committed to increasing the diversity of staff in our schools. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths and experiences in this area.

• Assist certificated staff for the purpose of implementing plans related to IEP program development, including functional behavioral assessments, behavior intervention plans, aversive therapy plans, and activities related to communication and OT/PT IEP goals.
• Assist certificated staff with creation of necessary educational materials to enable student progress toward IEP goals and objectives.
• Collect and communicate relevant data for the purpose of assisting certificated staff in evaluating students’ progress.
• Administer first aid, medical assistance and/or address health care needs, including personal hygiene and toileting assistance when necessary.
• Maintain students’ files, records, etc. for the purpose of developing appropriate educational programs for students who qualify for special education.
• Monitor students across educational settings, for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment, including facilitating necessary accommodations and modifications to curriculum, materials and schedules.
• Assist other personnel, as may be required, for the purpose of increasing staff capacity to implement identified student programs, including instructional and behavioral plans. This would include supporting other staff, as may be necessary, in any aspect of their assigned duties to support students.
• Collaborate effectively with other personnel for the purpose of evaluation of students’ progress and/or implementation of students’ objectives.
• Contribute to a positive and productive learning environment for students and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality in communications regarding students, staff, and parents.
• Facilitate student independence in the instructional setting in a positive and productive manner.
• Participate in team meetings for the purpose of collaborating and sharing information, and necessary trainings to improving one’s skills/knowledge.

• Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent, AND when applicable successful completion of the Educational Testing Service (ETS) Exam, OR 72 quarter or 48 semester credits at an institution of higher education (official transcript is required), OR an Associate’s (or higher) degree (official transcript is required).
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
• Experience: Prior job-related experience with school age children who qualify for special education.
• Participation: in all OSD required health related trainings. First Aid and CPR Training may be required.
• Willingness: to participate in appropriate training to gain necessary skills to perform this position.
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