Paraeducator - Student DLC

Purpose Statement:
The job of "Para educator-Developmental Learning Classroom" is done for the purpose of assisting in the supervision and instruction of students, to address academic, social/emotional, and functional life goals across multiple instructional settings, which could include the community.

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

This position is for the  School Year.

Position works Monday through Friday, 180 days per year (plus 10 paid holidays).

This position works with another para educator as part of a team of 2 to support a student who is active with a high need for movement.

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).

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 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: High school diploma or equivalent, and when applicable successful completion of ONE of the following assessments - the 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 is required), OR an Associate’s (or higher) degree (official transcript is required).
  
  Credits must be at 100 level or above.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
• Experience: Prior job related experience with school age children who qualify for special education.
• Participate in all OSD required health related trainings. First Aid and CPR Training may be…