Paraeducator - Non Mainstream Special Education - EBD SUPPORT (1:1)

Bethel School District - Spanway, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Spanway, WA

About the position

This position is for a Classified/Paraeducator - Instructional role at Spanaway Lake High, a high-needs school. The paraeducator will provide 1:1 support to students with Emotionally Behaviorally Disabled (EBD) needs. The position requires 6.5 hours of work per day for 168 days a year, with additional hours for training and certification. The pay is set at $24.15 per hour according to the PSE Salary Schedule Level 5. The role involves assisting certificated staff with instructional and non-instructional activities, supervising student behavior, and helping students achieve their educational goals.

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 diverse student needs.
• Assists in maintaining confidential records and may correct or grade tests and assignments.
• Helps students develop social skills and manage emotions.
• Interacts with students during lunch and recess to model social skills.
• Assists in developing weekly behavioral goals and monitors student progress.
• Establishes effective communication with students, staff, and parents.
• Monitors students for first aid needs and refers for treatment as necessary.
• Assists in transitioning students to mainstream programs.

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.
• Completion of a registered apprenticeship program or the Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with school-age children and students with behavioral disorders.
• Completion of the Washington State Special Education core competencies for paraeducators.

Benefits

• Insurance options including health, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid time off or vacation.
• Paid holidays.