Paraeducator - Mainstream Special Education SUPPORT (1:1)

Bethel School District - Spanway, WA

Part-time - Entry Level

Spanway, WA

About the position

This position is for a 1:1 support paraeducator role at Cedarcrest Middle School, requiring 6.5 hours of work per day for 168 days a year, and 3.5 hours per day for 10 additional days. The position involves assisting certificated staff with instructional and non-instructional activities for mainstream special education students. Responsibilities include instructing students individually or in small groups, monitoring and documenting student behavior and progress, and supervising student activities. The position requires successful completion of the Fundamental Course of Studies and the General Paraeducator Certificate as mandated by state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Instructs students individually or in small groups in a variety of learning activities to promote understanding of materials presented.
• Communicates with certificated staff concerning individual student progress and adjusts methods to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
• Assists certificated staff in maintaining records for assessment of student progress.
• Supervises student behavior in various settings to promote safe and appropriate behavior.
• Assists students with interpersonal and personal skills mastery.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication with students, staff, parents, and the public.
• May provide physical assistance to handicapped students.
• Monitors need for first aid for injured or ill students.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Successfully passed the ETS Para Pro test or Pearson Paraprofessional assessment, or have an AA degree or higher.
• Earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at an accredited institution of higher education.
• Completion of registered apprenticeship program offered by the Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries.
• Successful completion of The Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with school-age children and special needs students preferred.
• Knowledge of a variety of behavior and learning disorders.
• Ability to learn effective behavior management techniques.

Benefits

• PSE Salary Schedule Level 5 - $24.15 per hour.
• Insurance options.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid time off or vacation.
• Paid holidays.