Paraeducator - SPED​/Developmentally Responsive Kindergarten; DRK

THIS POSITION IS FOR 6.5 HOURS PER DAY 178 DAYS PER YEAR. 7 hours per day for 4 days for the first year and 2 days each year afterward until certification is completed. PAY FOR POSITION: PSE Salary Schedule Level 5 - $24.76 (25-26 PSE SALARY SCHEDULE).

• Complete Right Response Training within 3-5 months of hire.
• Successfully complete the Fundamental Course of Studies (FCS) and obtain General Para educator Certificate per state mandated Para educator Certificate Program.
• Meet federal minimum employment requirements:
  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • One of:
    Pass ETS Para Pro test or Pearson Paraprofessional assessment; hold an AA degree or higher; earn 72 quarter credits / 48 semester credits at an accredited institution; complete a registered apprenticeship program offered by Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries; or complete The Master Teacher Inc. Para educator Online Training Program.

This position's responsibilities are to assist certificated staff with instructional and non-instructional activities for students with disabilities in an integrated Kindergarten classroom, including instructing students individually or in small groups, assisting with basic life skills, and supervising student behavior activities.

• Instruct students with disabilities individually or in small groups on a variety of learning activities to promote understanding of materials. Provides encouragement, reinforcement, and achievement of educational objectives defined by certificated staff.
• Communicate with certificated staff regarding individual student progress; adjust methods to meet diverse student needs; consult on remediation or enrichment.
• Assist certificated staff with maintaining records, logs, charts, assignments and other documentation for student progress assessment.
• Attend to students' physical and safety needs; monitor for medical risks such as seizures; correct behaviors and maintain discipline per policies and procedures.
• Assist students with toileting and personal hygiene, including catheterization, diapering, washing, brushing, and showering.
• Help students with interpersonal and personal skill mastery; feed students and teach social aspects of eating with others.
• Assist with basic living skills and pre-vocational activities; support communication skills development; facilitate integration with peers when possible.
• Maintain effective communication with students, staff and parents concerning progress, safety, and community relations.
• Provide physical assistance such as lifting or positioning; use adaptive equipment for communication; follow and document procedures established by physical therapist.
• Monitor need for first aid and refer for treatment as appropriate; maintain cleanliness and hygiene of classroom and equipment; wash dishes, disinfect surfaces, wash and dry clothes, towels, washcloths, and bibs.

• Alert qualified district staff to student problems.
• Locate, prepare and modify materials for student use, enrichment activities and special projects under direction of certificated staff.
• Prepare, duplicate, collate and distribute materials; operate office equipment.
• Maintain physical appearance of classroom and other assigned areas; store therapeutic and other equipment as assigned; manage supplies.
• May serve on various district committees or departmental work teams; model appropriate behavior and protect confidential information per district guidelines.
• Perform related duties consistent with scope and intent of the position.

Reports to the school principal or assigned administrator; receives guidance from certificated staff.

May experience frequent interruptions; required to handle a wide range of student behaviors and academic abilities; deal with diverse physical or emotional disabilities; may occasionally encounter distraught or difficult students.

Potential exposure to infectious diseases; noise levels; lift and position students and special equipment such as wheelchairs; lift five to ten pounds; work in non-routine positions for extended periods; attend to students' personal hygiene; handle biting behavior; prevent exposure to bodily fluids; outdoors in inclement weather during playground supervision.

• Education, training, skills, and experience necessary to work with school-age children and special needs students preferred.

• Reading, writing, and communication skills.
• Basic subject knowledge, such as reading and math.
• Ability to engage students warmly and confidently.
• Flexibility in changing assignments.
• Organize activities and give clear instructions.
• Fairness and consistency with students.
• Implement effective behavior and instructional techniques.
• Knowledge of behavior and learning disorders.
• Knowledge of student safety rules and procedures.
• Computer literacy and use of software for instruction and record keeping.
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