Paraeducator - HOPE Student

Overview

Job Purpose Statement
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The job of "Para educator - HOPE Program" is to assist in the supervision, instruction, and implementation of services to students with significant behavior, social, and possible academic needs.

Attachments
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Required attachments include 2 Classified Reference Letters and a Copy of Para Pro Assessment Test results or official college transcripts.

This position works 2:1 with a student in the HOPE program. The schedule is Monday – Friday 9:20 am – 3:50 pm, 180 days per year (plus 10 paid holidays).

Benefits
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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).

Diversity Commitment
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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 implementation of plans related to IEP program development, including but not limited to functional behavioral assessments, behavior intervention plans and 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 implementing 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
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  High school diploma or equivalent, and when applicable successful completion of one of the following assessments:
  Educational Testing Service (ETS) Parapro assessment or the Master Teacher Inc. Para educator Online Training Program; OR 72 quarter or 48 semester credits at an institution of higher education (official transcript required), OR an Associate's (or higher) degree (official transcript required). Credits must be at 100 level or above.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
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• Experience
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  Prior job related experience with school age children who qualify for special education.
• Health Training
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  Participate 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, e.g. Type II…