Paraeducator 1:1 gen ed/resource Sultan Middle School

at  Sultan School District 311

POSITION MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must like working with students of all abilities.
• Ability to remain flexible and positive when experiencing changes or disruptions of routines.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills in communicating effectively with students, staff, and the public in a warm and confident manner.
• Ability to proficiently operate a computer for a wide variety of tasks including the operation of specific software programs for clerical tasks and record keeping.
• Ability to navigate multiple technology programs including Canvas, Zoom and other online platforms.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to learn the operation of general office machines and book repair equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities of basic subject areas, such as reading, writing and math.
• Display good organizational skills.
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to learn and use effective behavior management techniques.
• Ability to learn and use effective instructional techniques.
• Knowledge of student safety rules and procedures.
• Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments.
• Ability to organize activities.
• Ability to effectively establish constructive, cooperative and positive working relationships with students and staff and maintain them over time.
• Ability to give and follow directions.

EDUCATION, LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, FORMAL TRAINING:

• High school graduation or equivalent and experience working with school-aged students.
• Pass Paraeducator Praxis test or have 72 quarter credits at 100-level or above.
• Must have current First Aid / CPR Certification.
  Bilingual Candidates (English/Spanish encouraged to apply)
  BENEFITS OFFERED: For eligible positions, the district offers a competitive benefits package including Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB), a Washington state retirement package, paid time off including sick leave, holidays, personal days, vacation pay, and bereavement leave. Generally, you are eligible for SEBB benefits if you are anticipated to work at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31).

• Work in small groups or 1:1 with students identified as needing special education and related services (including communication, coordination, comprehension, social behavior and self-help hygiene, i.e. toileting, diapering, grooming, catheterization, feeding, etc).
• Tutor students individually or in small groups in a variety of learning activities to promote student understanding of materials presented. May administer and supervise classroom based assessments and individual assessments.
• Maintains records and data of student progress.
• Team with the administrator and lead teachers to establish systems that uphold program goals.
• Conducts appropriate screenings; teams with lead teacher to implement individualized learning plans for each child and the class curriculum.
• Teams with other staff in implementing individualized educational programs for students
• Monitor student behavior and promote positive social skill development.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with students, staff, parents, and public.
• Provides back-up, peak load or relief help in school office as assigned; answer phones; assists students, teachers, parents or the public at counters; files materials.
• Works to support and maintain after school programs.
• Tutor students individually or in small groups in a variety of learning activities to promote student understanding of materials presented.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with students, staff, parents, and public.
• Provides back-up, peak load or relief help in school office as assigned; answer phones; assists students, teachers, parents or the public at counters; files materials.
• Works to support and maintain after school programs.
• Tutor students individually or in small groups in a variety of learning activities to promote student understanding of materials presented.
• Maintain records and data for program documentation.
• Establish a positive classroom environment including discipline procedures, room arrangement, materials, supplies and schedule.
• Demonstrate a working and theoretical knowledge of child development, classroom and behavior management and developmentally appropriated curriculum for students.
• Help monitor and supervise student behavior and promote safe, responsible and respectful social skill development.
• Collaborate with classroom staff concerning individual student progress and needs; adjusts methods to meet needs of a wide variety of students; consult with certificated staff concerning remediation or enrichment resources.
• Provide first aid to injured or ill students as appropriate.
• Assists students with interpersonal and personal skills mastery; listens to student confidences and refers problems to teachers, counselors, specialists, administrators or outside agencies as appropriate