Heights SpEd Para Educator - Intermediate Development Center

Job Title:  Special Education Para Educator - 6.25 Hrs/Day                              

Reports to:   Building Principal                 

Bargaining Group:   CCA Class 1                                                       

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Terms of Employment:    6.25 HOURS P/DAY 

PAY:   CCA CLASSIFICATION I - $23.38-$26.30

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED; You must upload a copy of your HS diploma or GED
• Meet ESEA Para-professional Qualifications (72 Quarter Credits from an Accredited College/University or passing the ETS Test) 

GRADE LEVEL:  PRE-12

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum computer/technology skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills
• Ability to handle stress/anger/conflict situations
• Enjoys working with students
• Sound decision-making skills
• Responsible and punctual

RESPONSIBILITIES:

FOLLOW DISTRICT, LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL STATUTES RELEVANT TO A PUBLIC SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT

• School District Policy and Procedures
• Building emergency procedures
• Complete appropriate reports/documentation as applicable 

MAINTAIN AN APPROPRIATE AND LEGAL LEVEL OF CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION REGARDING STUDENTS, STAFF AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS HAVING BUSINESS WITH AND ACCESS TO THE SCHOOL

• Exhibit ethical behavior at all times
• Follow confidentiality procedures 

MAINTAIN A SAFE, CLEAN, AND ORGANIZED ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF

• Assist in disinfecting equipment
• Assist in arraigning chairs and classroom furniture
• Assist in setting up and taking down classroom
• Assist in taking inventory of classroom materials
• Order supplies as specified by the teacher
• Create and update student files

SET-UP FOR DAILY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES

• Prepare classroom supplies/materials
• Supervise student(s) 
• Locate materials for teacher requests
• Preview new computer programs
• Collect samples of student work for IEP meetings
• Record daily grades/grade reports as assigned by the teacher
• File students’ completed work
• Take student classroom attendance daily
• Take student attendance at school assemblies
• Prepare lesson plans for Special Ed. Assistant substitute
• Add new students to computer programs as needed
• Provide continuity during teacher’s absence

PREPARATION TO ASSIST THE CLASSROOM TEACHER WITH INSTRUCTION AS ASSIGNED

• Prepare, collect and organize daily materials
• Assist in preparation and delivery of lesson materials
• Correct student assignments
• Create instructional materials
• Review Students' objectives and write lesson plans
• Write assignments on the board
• Tape books for audio learning
• Document daily activities of students

PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH ALL INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES, GAMES, ETC. FOR THE STUDENT, AS ASSIGNED BY THE TEACHER

• Assist students with cutting, gluing, etc.
• Read stories to students
• Provide small group or 1-1 instruction
• Provide specially designed instruction as per IEP for each student
• Provide instruction on use of computers
• Assist students with 1-1 interaction and modeling
• Reinforce OT, PT and Speech goals according to the IEP
• Assist with the construction of student-generated bulletin boards
• Observe students’ performance
• Administer timings for academic practice
• Administer and score assessments
• Assist students in preparing for classroom tests 

ASSIST WITH THE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF CHILDREN

• Assist with special needs equipment including walkers, wheelchairs, etc.
• Help students enter and exit school bus
• Escort/assist students in school environment

MAINTAIN POSITIVE COMMUNICATION AMONG STUDENTS, PARENTS AND SCHOOL STAFF

• Identify students’ interests in order to use with instruction and to maintain contact
• Communicate with the teacher
• Check book bags for notes and or any parent-to-school communication
• Confer with teachers and specialists relevant to student needs
• Attend meetings when required
• Schedule and notify teacher of IEP meetings as requested by teacher 

ASSIST WITH THE INSTRUCTION OF PERSONAL HYGIENE

• Educate students about personal hygiene
• Help with toilet and toilet training
• Remind students to wash hands
• Wash students' faces and wipe noses
• Change soiled clothes when necessary

MONITOR AND PROVIDE POSITIVE DISCIPLINE AS NECESSARY

• Supervise students in cafeteria/playground/lunch/activities as appropriate
• Document student behavior as appropriate
• Attend behavioral issues firmly, but positively
• Be available to assist teacher with any discipline problems
• Follow school-wide discipline plan and procedures

CONTINUE JOB PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Participate in appropriate in-service programs/educational opportunities
• Read and study new or updated job-related resources 

PERFORM DUTIES WITH A HIGH DEGREE OF COURTESY AND RESPECT

PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR/SUPERVISOR

Job Conditions

Persons holding this position: 

• Must pass a criminal background check that meets required state, federal, and Clarkston School District standards.
• Will have occasional evening hours during school functions as assigned

Requirements by Percentage of the Workday

Physical Requirements                                Environmental Exposure

                   0-10%  10-25%  25-50%50-75%  5-100%                          0-10%  10-25% 25-50% 50-75%

Lifting weight   

                   0-10% 10-25%  25-50% 50-75%  75-100%   Machinery   0-10% 10-25%  25-50% 50-75%  75-100%

Math Requirement 

• Basic math, simple fractions such as measurements, ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division without using a calculator.
• Calculator use

 Language Requirement 

• Ability to give and receive written and spoken instructions
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability to speak to small groups
• Ability to complete reports and correspondence 

Reasoning Requirement 

• Ability to apply general guidelines to a wide variety of situations with several variables
• Think quickly to address situations
• Attention to detail is essential 

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds as described in the essential functions section
• Technology (Computer/Telephone/Fax)

NONDISCRIMINATION:

Clarkston School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, 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 Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator: Troy Whittle, (509) 758-2531, whittlet@csdk12.org; and Section 504 Coordinator: Rebecca Lockhart, (509) 758-2531, lockhartr@csdk12.org. Address: 1294 Chestnut St., Clarkston, WA 99403