Grapeview School District

The job of Special Education Paraeducator position is to provide instructional and other support services in various classroom settings to students under the supervision of a teacher or other professional staff member. This position will require the paraprofessional to support academic, behavioral, language and/or physical needs.

Paraeducator Required Attachments:

• 2 Classified Reference Forms
• Copy of Para Pro Assessment Test results or official college transcripts

This 7.0 hour per day, position works Monday - Friday, 180 days per year

The Grapeview School District is committed to increasing the diversity of staff in our schools. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths and experiences in this area.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicate with teachers, staff, support services and students
• Collaborate and foster teamwork
• Maintain anecdotal notes and data recording as needed
• Contribute strategies for developing acceptance of student(s) by school community; facilitate students' social interaction with teacher and peers
• Assist staff with other activities when available
• Assist/monitor student(s) to and from bus when needed
• Assist/monitor student(s) recess period - indoors and outdoors when needed
• Assist/monitor student(s) in lunchroom and hallways as appropriate.
• Assist with feeding skills with appropriate supervision/training
• Assist/monitor student(s) with toileting and other physical needs - this includes providing physical assistance to a student during the act of toileting while in the toileting location (see toileting definition below)
• Assist with care, correct use and maintenance of adaptive equipment
• Assist student(s) during emergency situations, drills and field trips
• Exhibit knowledge of student's IEP goals, medical needs and any student limitations
• Assist student with instructional activities as outlined by staff; utilize strategies to modify materials as directed
• Implement behavioral intervention plan and procedures as needed
• Attend ongoing training as needed
• Maintain same level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as expected by staff
• Refer any questions or concerns from parents to appropriate staff members
• Assist student(s) to complete lesson activities, assignments and assessments
• Assist in implementation of test accommodations/modifications during test administration

Definition of toileting : Due to a child's disability or medical condition, the Special Education Paraprofessional must provide physical assistance to a student during the act of toileting while in the toileting location. (Examples: removing all undergarments, wiping, physically assisting onto and off the toilet area) Walking a child to the bathroom or providing supervision while in the bathroom which does not require physical contact would not be defined as toileting.



EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent, AND successful completion of the Para Pro Praxis Exam, OR 72 quarter or forty-eight semester credits at an institution of higher education with a focus on early childhood learning.
• Basic knowledge and willingness to learn appropriate use of technology
• Must have desire to work with students with special needs
• CPI Certification, if required
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Maintain confidentiality of students and their records
• Understand basic elements of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
• Participate in all GSD required health-related trainings. First Aid and CPR Training may be required.
• Willingness to participate in appropriate training to gain necessary skills to perform this position.

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

• Skills to perform basic clerical functions, perform basic arithmetic calculations, operate standard office equipment, use English in verbal and written form, use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Knowledge of principles of child development, instructional processes.
• Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, understand and conduct oral and written instructions, maintain confidentiality of student records, meet schedules and deadlines, read/interpret/apply rules, regulations, policies, rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations. Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity. Helping 4-year-old children with basic living

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires sitting, standing, lifting, bending, walking and running
• Demonstrate high level of flexibility, positive attitude, patience, sense of humor, perseverance, tenacity and concentration.
  
  

Salary Rate Range: Classified PSE/Grapeview Rate Schedule

Other Job Type (if applicable) : Early Childhood Paraeducator-Special Education

Salary Rate Range : Classified PSE/Grapeview Rate Schedule

Additional Job Information : This 7.0 hour per day, position works Monday - Friday

The Grapeview School District is committed to increasing the diversity of staff in our schools. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths and experiences in this area.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Grapeview 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. Auxiliary aids and services will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities. The following employee(s) have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Officer Gerald Grubbs (360) 426-4921 ggrubbs@gsd54.org; Affirmative Action Officer and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator Gerald Grubbs, (360) 426-4921. Address: 822 E Mason Benson Rd., Grapeview, WA 98546

The Grapeview School District will provide reasonable Accommodations to enable persons with disabilities the opportunity to apply for open positions and to participate in District interview procedures. Persons with disabilities or need translation services are asked to notify the Human Resources Office at least three days prior to the date on which the requested accommodation is needed. Tracy Arkin-McGuire, Human Resources Officer, : Voice: (360) 426-4921 Ext. 1002.

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