Paraeducator, Learning Support

Job Title:

Para educator, Learning Support

3 hours per day, 9 months per year

Fair Labor Standards Act Status:
Non-Exempt.

• Documentation verifying a high school diploma or GED.
• 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).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment, supporting classroom goals.
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and conflict‑resolution skills and ability to think quickly.

• Effectively communicate with and appreciate individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Learn and use a computer monitor, keyboard, and appropriate adaptive technologies.
• Successfully implement educational programs and manage student behavior as directed by the teacher.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Adaptability with assigned tasks and schedules.

• Ability to lift, move, and physically restrain a child as required by the job.
• Independently and safely escort students around the school building and grounds.
• Observe student behavior visually and by listening.
• Regular attendance to carry out duties and responsibilities 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 expected behaviors.
• Work flexibly and cooperatively.
• Support certificated staff members in developing goals for each student.
• Assist teachers in planning and evaluating learning goals and student progress.
• Oversee student behavior and assist during class activities.
• Assist with classroom activities or provide instruction to students in areas including academic subjects, basic life skills, social skills, and others assigned.
• Prepare teaching materials as directed.
• Assist with data entry, record keeping, and filing.
• Grade or correct papers and homework using a rubric or key.
• Supervise students as they enter or leave school grounds and other locations as directed.
• Attend training meetings to broaden expertise with students with special needs.
• Collect and share progress data.
• Use technology to collect Individualized Education Plan (IEP) data to inform work with students in goal areas.
• Lead small groups or individualized instruction in reading, writing, math, and social/behavioral skills.
• Support students in general education classrooms, adjusting, changing, or modifying assigned work and collaborating with general education teachers on accommodations and modifications.
• Communicate clearly with special education teacher regarding student behavior, progress, and needs.
• Implement suggestions and feedback from staff related to specific students.
• Implement behavior support plans for students with behavior needs.
• Perform other tasks and assume responsibilities as assigned by administrators in alignment with job classification.
• If asked to perform diapering duty, Special Program Para educator pay will apply.

Salary range:
New employees will start at the minimum hourly rate in the salary range. Employees with prior years of service in similar positions may receive experience credit toward salary placement.

Benefits:
Employees who work at least 630 hours may be eligible for health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, and disability insurance benefits. Further eligibility criteria are detailed elsewhere.

Retirement:
Employees may be eligible for retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) based on FTE.

Time off:
Paid holidays and paid time off, including sick, vacation, personal, and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave options are found in the associated Comprehensive Professional Agreement (CPA) for this position.