Life Skills ParaEducator

Winlock School District #232 1:1 Life Skills Para-Educator

Location:

Winlock-Miller Elementary

Position Type: 6.5 (daily expected hours) up to 8.0 Hours daily (8.0 hours daily could include transportations support as needed)

Responsible To and Evaluation By:
Building Administration/Special Education Director

BENEFITS:
Medical, dental, vision, retirement, sick leave, personal leave, and holiday pay

Job Summary:

The Para educator assists (under direct supervision) in the supervision and instruction of students, implementing students' IEP accommodations and Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) to ensure a safe and positive learning environment. This position could be expected to support student(s) during either AM or PM daily transportation.

Examples of Duties:

• Assist teachers in implementing students' IEP accommodations and Specially Designed Instruction (SDI).
• Monitor individual students, classroom, and playground activities to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Collect data to monitor student IEP goal progress and support IEP development.
• Perform basic clerical functions (e.g., copying) to support the teacher in data collection, progress monitoring, and providing classroom materials.

Other

Job Functions:

• Administer tests to assist the teacher in evaluating students' progress.
• Provide small group instruction to students within the special education and general education classrooms.
• Communicate daily, or as needed, with special education and general education teachers regarding student needs, progress, or areas of concern.
• Assist other personnel as required to support them in completing their work activities.
• Confer with teachers to assist in evaluating students' progress and implementing students' objectives.
• Participate in various meetings to share information and/or improve skills/knowledge at the request of the Case Manager or Administration.
• Supervise students during periods such as recess and lunch.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Required:

• Perform basic clerical functions, perform basic arithmetic calculations, and operate standard office equipment.
• Use English in verbal and written form, with correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Interact and support students with varied disabilities and academic needs.
• Provide personal care assistance, including toileting/changing, feeding/plunging (G-Tube/plunging training provided), dressing, and mobility support.
• Ability to do a 2 person lift of students over 50 lbs (training will be provided for proper lifting protocols).
• Ensure the student's physical comfort and safety throughout the school day.
• Understand principles of child development and instructional processes.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records, learning, and behavior.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions; meet schedules and deadlines; read, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and policies.
• Rapidly learn methods and materials used in various instructional situations.

Qualifications:

• Criminal justice fingerprint clearance
• Strong communication skills, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable learning environment
• Engage in ongoing professional development, PLC's, and continuous learning
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Must be flexible and able to handle change in a professional positive manner.
• Para Pro Assessment or AA degree