Special Education Para Educator

REPORT TO: Director of Special Education and Building Principal

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Keep student/staff information confidential.

· Provide instructional support to students in accordance with teacher directions.

· Record data on individual student progress in the curriculum and behavior program.

· Assist student(s) with behavior management by consistently following the plan developed by the staff including but not limited to redirecting, teaching replacement behavior and providing reinforcement.

· Work cooperatively with members of the team.

· Develop a rapport with special needs or at-risk students and their parents.

· Perform clerical/computer tasks that are needed for the program as directed by supervisors.

· Be familiar with special education and district policies and procedures.

· Promote student independence in the school setting.

· Refer concerns for safety, health and discipline to the supervising teacher or principal.

· Perform other tasks as reasonably requested by the teacher or administrators.

· Ability to respond appropriately to aggressive and physical behaviors. Ability to utilize soft restraint and de-escalation techniques.

· Physically capable of lifting a student (must be able to lift 50 pounds). Heavier lifting will utilize a two person lift or assistive devices. Willing and physically capable of kneeling, bending and working or sitting on the floor with students, based on student needs.

· May need to attend to personal care of students, such as; toileting, lifting, transferring, changing, feeding and providing other services, depending on the needs of the students.

· Ability to perform varied tasks in a busy atmosphere.

· Ability to accept and implement constructive criticism.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Must favorably pass the Washington State Patrol/FBI background check.

· In-district applicants need to have core competencies completed or be in process of completing core competencies. Must take and pass ETS para educator test. An AA, BA, or a BS degree or 72 college credit hours can replace the ETS test requirements.

· Proficiency in basic communication skills, math, English, social studies and any other areas related to the targeted grade level of the student(s).

· Demonstrated effective listening skills; verbal and written skills.

· Must have access to reliable transportation.

· Demonstrated professional image in dress and manner.

· Demonstrated ability to follow specific lesson plans independently.

· Demonstrated ability to respect individual differences in students and other staff.

· Documented training or willingness to receive training in de-escalation, personal safety techniques and physical intervention.

· Must be able to keep student information confidential.

· Required to have a valid First Aid card including CPR and training for HIV/AID procedures.

· Out of district applicants need to have passed ETS para educator test prior to interview and will need to complete core competencies within three years (www.ets.org/parapro). An AA, BA, or a BS degree or 72 college credit hours can replace the ETS test requirements.

· Data entry skills/computer knowledge preferred.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please visit our website: www.evsd.org or see our general posting for complete application process.