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PARAEDUCATOR SPECIALIST - Special Education

Columbia Middle School

7.25 hrs per day/180 days per year

Shift time to be determined

 

Paraeducator Specialist

Coordinates activities or performs specialized duties to assist in providing instruction to and supervision of students in a variety of instructional and non-instructional programs.  Performs supervision of students in the building and on school grounds during the school day.  

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

If you do not have the minimum college credits for this position, you may take the Paraeducator Assessment.  Complete this FORM if you'd like to be scheduled for the assessment.

  1. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  2. Must have earned 72 college level credits from an institution of higher education, have a college degree, or be able to pass the Educational Testing Service (ETS) Assessment.
  3. Previous experience working with pupils in both individual and small group instructional situations.
  4. Must have or be willing to obtain and maintain current CPR/First Aid certification.
  5. Previous experience and/or training working with students in a classroom setting.
  6. Must have proven ability to complete tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  7. Must be able to manage large groups of students in an unstructured environment while maintaining a high level of safety.
  8. Must have proven record of consistent attendance.
  9. Must be willing to move to other district locations and/or have hours and/or duties reassigned as and enrollment and program needs change.
  10. Must be willing to respond with compassion to a student needing assistance with personal care, including verbally coaching students trhough such situations.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  1. Work as part of the teaching team following the lesson plans and guidance of the teacher.
  2. Assist teachers with student support as assigned.
  3. Assist teachers in administering tests, evaluating, and modifying student work in the context of a lesson.
  4. Demonstrate ability to proficiently communicate with people using correct oral and written language.
  5. Help pupils in basic fundamentals of reading, mathematics, writing, and self-help skills.
  6. Follow and implement detailed behavior management plans.
  7. Use appropriate interventions in handling student misbehavior.
  8. Assist with student misbehavior requiring de-escalation techniques up to therapeutic holds.
  9. Take directions and carry through on own without frequent supervision.
  10. Demonstrate empathy and awareness of the needs of students.
  11. Flexible, calm, and patient in challenging situations.
  12. Help students develop acceptable behavior patterns.
  13. Observe and record student behavior and academic performance.
  14. Supervise students and maintain a harmonious atmosphere on the playground.
  15. Supervise movement of children within the building and outdoors on campus.
  16. Maintain a constant vigilance for safety, both in how children play and the condition of the play equipment that they use.
  17. Exercise good judgment.
  18. Maintain confidentiality of student records as required.
  19. Enforce school and district policies.
  20. Maintain good rapport with students and staff.
  21. Maintain district assigned email account; read and respond to messages regularly.
  22. Accept responsibility for assignments and outcomes.
  23. Work cooperatively with other staff; maintain positive, respectful relationships and engagements.
  24. Maintain regular attendance.
  25. Other such job-related duties as may be assigned.

 

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

  1. Criminal history clearance through Washington State Patrol and FBI.
  2. Within the first year of employment, successfully complete the Washington State Fundamental Course of Study for Paraeducators provided by the District, as defined in RCW 28A.413.070, and continue to meet future requirements as mandated by the State.

The Moses Lake School District #161 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boys Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX, Civil Rights, Affirmative Action, and Equal Opportunity officer, Michelle Musso, 1620 S Pioneer Way, Moses Lake, WA 98837, (509) 766-2650, mmusso@mlsd161.org; OR Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Samantha Burgess, 1620 S Pioneer Way, Moses Lake, WA 98837, (509) 766- 2670, sburgess@mlsd161.org