Special Program Para , ISEP

Overview

Special Program Para educator 2, Integrated Social Emotional Program (ISEP)

6.5 hours per day, 9 months per year. This is a 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 ability to work effectively in a team environment, providing support to achieve classroom and/or program goals
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, and conflict resolution skills; ability to think quickly
• Experience working with children with moderate to severe disabilities preferred

• Ability to communicate effectively with and respect individuals from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds
• Ability to manage 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 computer monitors, keyboards, and appropriate adaptive technologies
• Ability to implement educational programs and manage student behavior with direction from teachers
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Flexibility with assigned tasks and schedules
• Ability to develop relationships and supportive roles with children who have mental or physical disabilities

• Ability to lift, move, and 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 student behavior, collect data, and communicate observations with other service providers
• Regular attendance to meet program requirements

• Treat co-workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect
• Serve as a positive role model and demonstrate expected classroom behaviors
• Work in a flexible and cooperative manner as a team member to assist the teacher in implementing and evaluating goals for individual student IEPs
• Participate in team meetings to provide observational input or obtain needed information
• Manage behavior and assist students during class activities in small groups or individually; provide instructional assistance as directed by certificated staff; assist with materials preparation and data collection
• De-escalate students during emotional/behavioral crises and follow behavior management plans as appropriate
• Assist with data entry, record keeping, and filing
• Grade/correct papers and homework using a rubric or key
• Observe students in various settings and intervene to ensure safety
• Attend training meetings to broaden expertise in working with students with special needs
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the administrator in alignment with the job classification

• Salary range:
  New employees start at the minimum hourly rate in the salary range. Prior relevant experience from other districts may qualify for salary placement. Salary schedules are available here.
• Benefits:
  Eligible employees working at least 630 hours may receive health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, and disability insurance benefits. Detailed information here.
• Retirement:
  Eligible for retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) based on FTE. Details here.
• Time Off:
  Paid holidays and paid time off (sick, vacation, personal, bereavement). Additional negotiated leave options as per CPA.