Paraeducator - Non-Mainstream Special Education (Work Crew)

Bethel School District - Spanway, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Spanway, WA

About the position

The Paraeducator - Instructional position at Bethel School District is designed to assist certificated staff with instructional and non-instructional activities for students in Special Education. The role involves instructing students individually or in small groups, monitoring and documenting student behavior and progress, and supervising student work skills, care, and personal hygiene. The position requires a commitment of 7 hours per day for 178 days per year, with specific training and certification requirements to be completed within the first few months of hire.

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, logs, charts, and other records for measurement of student progress.
• Supervises student behavior in various settings to promote safe and appropriate behavior.
• Assists students with interpersonal and personal skills mastery, including daily living skills.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication with students, staff, parents, and the public.
• Monitors need for first aid for injured or ill students and refers for treatment as appropriate.
• Drives students to work sites and other school-related sites.
• Prepares and modifies materials for student use and maintains the physical appearance of classrooms.

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 seventy-two (72) quarter credits or forty-eight (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.
• Must complete Type II driver training and Right Response Training within 3-5 months of hire.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with school-aged children and special needs students preferred.

Benefits

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