ParaEducator - Resource Room/Supervision
Part Time
Entry Level
Posted 2 weeks ago
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Provide essential support and assistance to special education teachers in meeting the instructional, educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students with disabilities in a resource room setting.
Responsibilities
- Support teachers in meeting instructional, educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students with disabilities
- Provide instructional support and assistance in teaching and learning in small or large group situations
- Assist teachers with duties related to student instruction, such as observing, recording data, and classroom preparation
- Implement plans, procedures, strategies, or tasks as directed by an administrator or certificated staff
- Maintain safety, behavior, decorum, and order in common areas including cafeteria, playground, and corridors
- Utilize behavior management plans of classrooms, building, and programs
- Provide information requested by teachers/administrators for IEP development
- Assist in preparation of materials designated in the lesson plan
- Work collaboratively with Special Education teacher, classroom teachers, and other paraeducators
- Communicate with Special Education teachers regarding student progress and instructional plans
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Current first aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain promptly
- Highly qualified upon hire into a continuing position as defined by state law (e.g., 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits, Associate degree, or passing specific assessments)
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
Nice to Have
- Previous experience working with students with disabilities
Skills
Communication
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Teamwork
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Email
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Word Processing
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* Required skills
Benefits
Sick Leave (12 days per year)
Vision benefits (eligible for SEBB)
Retirement through State Department of Retirement Services (eligible if working 70+ hours/month for 5+ months)
Medical benefits (eligible for SEBB)
Long-Term Disability (eligible for SEBB)
Intensive care stipend ($2.00 per hour if position qualifies)
Dental benefits (eligible for SEBB)
Life insurance (eligible for SEBB)
Annual leave (up to 3 days)
Certifications
Current first aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain promptly
(Required)
ETS ParaPro Praxis Assessment (qualifying score of at least 455)
(Required)
Master Teacher Assessments (2 assessments, qualifying score of at least 65%)
(Required)
Pearson Paraprofessional assessment
(Required)
Apprenticeship as a paraeducator in a Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council registered program
(Required)