Special Program Para , ICSP

Special Program Para 2, ICSP 1:

Alki Middle School, Vancouver, Washington. Immediate start.

Special Program Para educator 2, Integrated Communication & Sensory Program

6.5 hours per day, 9 months per year.

One‑on‑one position.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status:
Non‑Exempt.

• Documentation verifying a high school diploma or GED AND
• One of the following: official transcripts verifying an Associate’s degree (90 quarter, 60 semester)
  OR 72 quarter or 48 semester credits from an accredited university, college, community college or business school OR ETS Para Pro Assessment result of 461 or higher
• One year of related experience working with children in an educational setting preferred
• Successful experience as part of an educational team preferred
• Experience which demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork, providing support to achieve desired goals for the classroom and/or program area
• Possess excellent problem solving, analytical, and conflict resolution skills and ability to think quickly
• Experience working with children with moderate to severe disabilities preferred

• Ability to effectively communicate with and appreciate individuals from diverse, socio-economic backgrounds
• Ability to act upon evasive and aggressive behavior of students
• Ability to attend mandatory training on weekends and successfully pass the district CPI, de‑escalation/physical restraint training
• Ability to learn and use a computer monitor, keyboard, and appropriate adaptive technologies
• Ability to successfully implement educational programs and manage student behavior with direction from the classroom and Supported Communication teacher(s)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to be flexible with assigned tasks and schedules
• Ability to develop relationships and supportive roles with children who possess mental or physical disabilities
• Ability to use non‑verbal strategies to communicate with, re‑direct, and de‑escalate student behavior

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to lift, move, physically restrain a child of the size required by the job
• Ability to independently and safely escort students around the school building and grounds
• Ability to observe the behavior of students, both visually and by listening, and to communicate those observations with other appropriate service providers
• Regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements

• Treat co‑workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times
• Serve as a positive role model for students, and practice the behaviors that are expected of our students
• Work in a flexible and cooperative manner
• Work as a team member to assist the teacher in implementing and evaluating goals and objectives on individual student IEPs
• Participate in team meetings as appropriate for the purpose of providing observational input or acquiring information pertinent to the position
• Monitor, collect data, as directed by the teacher. Work in concert with Special Ed teacher to ensure students receive academic support, sensory integration, occupational and speech/language support throughout the day.
• Provide mainstream support when appropriate, and have a desire to commit to these students and this program
• Exhibit willingness to learn about the disability of autism and put the information into practice
• Assist students with self‑regulation during class activities in small groups or individually. Provide instructional assistance as directed by appropriate certificated staff. Subject areas may include academic subjects, basic life skills, social skills, community access, personal hygiene, swimming, communication, physical and/or occupational therapy exercises and job skills training. This will include assisting the teacher with preparing materials for lessons and maintaining data collection records as assigned.
• Carry out behavior management plans for individual students as appropriate
• Produce and assemble teaching materials as directed by appropriate certificated staff.
• Assist with data entry, record keeping, and filing
• Grade/correct papers…