Self-Contained, Instructional Paraeducator
Cheney School District - Cheney, WA
posted 3 days ago
About the position
The Self-Contained Instructional Paraeducator (IP) position is integral to the success of students placed in self-contained settings. Paraeducators support students' activities of daily living as well as instructional support and supervision. Collaboration and independence are equally important due to the significance of student needs and the type of support required. Responsibilities may include supporting occupational and physical therapy goals under the direction of the OT/PT, as well as assisting with language development through assistive technology. The position may involve various assignments such as bus supervision, general classroom support, IEP support, library assistance, locker room supervision, lunch/recess supervision, office support, PE, and resource room duties.
Responsibilities
- Support implementation of teacher designed instructional activities and classroom routines
- Conduct teacher/therapist-designed instructional experiences
- Work with individual and small groups of students
- Supervise, model, and teach expected behaviors across educational settings
- Implement individual and school wide behavior support plans and positive interventions
- Implement district-adopted de-escalation and restraint strategies
- Foster social and language development through play activities and active engagement with children
- Promote students' best interests through positive role modeling and student advocacy
- Administer assessment materials as trained or delegated
- Assist in preparation of instructional materials and perform clerical duties
- Consistently and respectfully respond to student needs while maintaining confidentiality
- May administer medications pursuant to Board policy and state and federal law
- Assist with care and hygiene needs, as required
- Monitor highly structured environments
- Perform first aid
- Implement teacher-directed programs with students on a one-to-one and/or small group basis
- Lead or support de-escalation/restraint procedures
- Assist student(s) with diet, feeding, personal care, hygiene, movement, and mobility needs
- Assist with learning tasks/activities appropriate to students with moderate to significant disabilities
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Passing score (461) on state-approved Paraeducator Assessment, OR hold AA degree or higher OR have earned 72 quarter or 48 semester credits with college-level courses
- Current first aid/CPR card (training may be provided by District)
- WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance
Nice-to-haves
- Experience working with students in an educational setting
- Evidence of an interest in supporting learning experiences
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and basic life and AD&D insurance
- Retirement plan
- Deferred compensation (DRS and TSA)
- Paid holidays
- Paid leave
