Forks High School Special Education ParaEducator

Forks High School Special Education Para Educator

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Starting Date: Immediately

FORKSHIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION PARA EDUCATOR

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Good human relations and interpersonal skills
• Must meet the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Para Educator Requirements

POSITION INFORMATION:

• 7.5 hours per day, 181 days per year
• PSE Scale – Para Educator – Special Education

JOB DESCRIPTION

Quillayute Valley School District

PARA EDUCATOR-SPECIAL EDUCATION

Purpose Statement

The job of Para Educator-Special Education was established for the purpose/s of assisting in the supervision and instruction of special education students under the supervision of a certificated teacher; observing and documenting student progress; implementing plans for instruction; and assisting students by providing for special health care needs.

This job reports to Principal

Essential Functions

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials, under the direction of the supervising teacher, for the purpose of providing an opportunity for all special education students to participate in classroom activities.
• Assists special education students, one on one with classroom and daily living skills (e.g. toileting, diapering, tube feeding, changing PE clothes, etc.) for the purpose of creating a positive plan of action to address specific student issues and allowing students to function in a school environment.
• Implements academic instruction for individuals or small groups (e.g. cooking, math, reading, spelling, music, etc.) for the purpose of meeting learning goals, as described by an IEP and/or district benchmarks.
• Implements behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other conditions for the purpose of assisting in meeting special education students’ needs and providing a consistent environment.
• Instructs special education students (e.g. math, reading, behavioral skills, daily living skills, writing, verbal skills, etc.) for the purpose of implementing goals and ensuring students’ success.
• Maintains instructional materials and/or student files/records (e.g. adapting instructional materials, checking papers, attendance, set up adapted projects, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable information.
• Models conversation, manners, cleanup activities, listening, and everyday interactions for the for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Monitors special education student(s) (e.g. lunch, bus stops, playground, classroom, field trips, public transportation, assemblies, kitchen, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs record keeping (daily data on instruction and/or behavior) and clerical functions (e.g. correcting papers, copying, instructional materials, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher in providing necessary records/materials.
• Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured student, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Responds to inquiries for the purpose of solving problems, providing information and/or referral.

Other Functions

• Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade…