SpEd Paraeducator - CYO - McDermoth Elementary at Aberdeen School District 5
Aberdeen, WA 98520, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Dec, 25

Salary

28.71

Posted On

09 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Role Model, Autism, Communication Skills, Spelling, Confidentiality, Disabilities

Industry

Education Management

Description

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent.
  • And one of the following:


    • AA degree, OR

    • High school diploma (or equivalent) and college-level semester credits, or 72 college-level quarter credits, OR
    • High school diploma (or equivalent) and pass the state approved paraeducator assessment test

    ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

    Proficient in basic spelling, math and grammar skills

    PREFFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Experience working with students
    • Bilingual/Spanish speaking

    KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

    • Knowledge of correct grammar, spelling and English usage.
    • Knowledge of community resources.
    • Ability to work with students with disabilities, particularly the areas of autism, mild to severe intellectually disabled and emotionally behaviorally disturbed.
    • Ability to work effectively under pressure and be flexible to meet deadlines.
    • Ability to understand and execute verbal and written instructions, policies and procedures.
    • Ability to follow directions.
    • Maintain high level of confidentiality.
    • Ability to work in a team environment.
    • Ability to maintain accurate records.
    • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
    • Desired effective characteristics include: flexibility, enthusiasm, willingness to develop relationships and willingness to learn new skills.
    • Ability to write simple correspondence.
    • Ability to handle students with behavioral and physical handicapping conditions.
    • Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with students, staff, parents and general public.
    • Strong desire to connect with students and be a positive role model.
    • Regular and reliabel attendance is required for the purpose of maintaining program standards and supporting student achievement.
    • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
      Salary: 2025-26 PSE Salary Schedule.

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    Responsibilities
    • Assist teacher in the daily management, organization, monitoring and safety of children; supervises recess and lunch periods, field trips, locker rooms, study and detention rooms and student arrival/departure activities.
    • Collect and prepare instructional and non-instructional materials as directed; assembles worksheets, lessons, art supplies and other materials; create and post bulletin boards; correct worksheets, quizzes and assignments.
    • Supervise and conduct individuals and small groups in educational, creative and structured play activities; assists with classwork and assignments; tutors and monitors student activities in the classroom and special sessions. Communicate with teacher concerning individual student needs and progress. May be required to provide swimming assistance.
    • Monitor student behavior and progress, and share observations with teacher and other professional staff; may participate in parent-teacher conferences. Assist teachers in preparation of student work contracts and program. Administers discipline as authorized.
    • May be required to perform services which maintain personal hygiene of students, such as toileting, diapering and dressing. Monitors student health. May be required to assist with adaptive/medical equipment to include tube feeding and catheterization.
    • Assist in administering district, state and national tests; maintains diagnostic and test data for teacher; maintains and updates student records, class lists, attendance and other data. Monitors administration of individual academic assessment evaluation.
    • May be required to provide basic first aid care to ill and injured students.
    • Assist in maintaining physical appearance of classroom; straighten chairs/tables, put materials away after use.
    • May be required to transport student as part of their instructional program.
    • Acts as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behavior to students; assist teacher in maintaining a classroom conducive to learning.
    • Prepares equipment and supply inventories and orders materials as necessary.
    • Assist in the supervision of volunteer and student assistants.
    • May operate a computer using educational software to provide student instruction and assistance.
    • Process and distribute forms, correspondence, worksheets, tests and schedules by using office machines such as a typewriter, computer, photocopier and other standard office equipment.
    • May enter data into computer and maintain various databases.
    • Maintain files and records. Document daily activities and progress as required.
    • Maintains confidentiality of student information and records.
    • Perform other related duties as assigned
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