Instructional Paraeducator - Categorical

Instructional Para educator - Categorial

The Instructional Para educator plays a pivotal role in providing evidence-based student support in reading foundational skills, ELA & or math. The position is highly specialized in that ongoing training is required within a MTSS model. Student goals are revisited often, and student monitoring of growth is expected. Multiple adults are involved daily in some instances, which requires flexibility and communication.

• High School Diploma or equivalent; AND one of the following education requirements:
• Associate Arts or higher degree
• 72-quarter credits (48 semester credits) from an accredited college
• Pass an academically rigorous assessment.
• Demonstrated ability and aptitude to perform the responsibilities listed.
• Possess high moral and ethical standards.
• Demonstrated ability to develop positive relationships with staff, students, and families and contribute to a positive culture.
• Demonstrate mature behavior and sound judgment in working with parents, students, staff, and the community.
• Demonstrated interest in working with vulnerable students with a broad range of disabilities.
• Ability to follow directions, carry out routines, and implement interventions as directed by certificated staff or supervisors.
• Work independently and take initiative with minimal oversight.
• Ability to interact with and instruct students using school technology.
• Possess adequate health and physical strength necessary in assisting student mobility and relocation.
• Proficiency in basic communication skills and ability to see, hear, and listen to the teacher and students throughout the classroom or school settings in order to supervise and maintain a safe environment for a diverse group of students.
• Able to meet the physical demands of the position which may include and is not limited to, kneeling, bending, and working or sitting on the floor with students; running after students, based on student needs.
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance.
• Completion of all district-required training within thirty (30) calendar days from the hire date.

• Develop positive, professional relationships with students which build trust and confidence.
• Develop evidence-based, and creative strategies for individual students during structured intervention and when at play (recess) as needed.
• Work collaboratively with Counselors, Literacy Coaches, and Administration.
• Provide secondary instructional support in the classroom under the supervision of the teacher.
• Work with all students, individually or in small/large groups, to reinforce learning of material or skill initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Assist with the classroom set-up and prepare materials for specialized instructional activities.
• Observes and utilizes techniques and strategies used by special education teacher(s) and therapist(s).
• Assists in data collection as prescribed by the school-based team based upon IEP goals.
• Operate and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• Follow appropriate protocols when reporting student incidents/behavior to the immediate supervisor.
• Maintain high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students.
• Participate in professional development and training programs, as assigned.
• Collaborate with the classroom teacher regarding student assessments linked to learning standards.
• Monitor and facilitate student movement in the building and in the lunchroom.
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position will include a school classroom, office, and outdoor work environments.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of his job. The employee must be able to:

• Sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Bend at the waist, kneel or crouch to assist students.
• Reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
• Hear and speak to exchange information.
• See to monitor student activities and behavior.
• Possess dexterity of hands and fingers to demonstrate activities and prepare materials.
• Ability to walk in the classroom and outdoor environments.

As provided by PSE contract. Subject to the needs of the District.

Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed before employment commences. The successful candidate for this position must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon clearance by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of…