In order to be considered you must submit an online application with ESD 112 through the following link: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/esd112/jobs/4484327

We are recruiting for two Classroom Specialists to serve the Gorge Academy in White Salmon, WA. One position will start as soon as possible, and one position will start next school year (2024-2025). This position is 6.5 hrs/day, school year schedule.

General Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Special Education Teacher, the Classroom Specialist assists the teacher in instruction, classroom management and positive behavior management to engage students with primary intellectual disabilities with high intensity support needs and extremely significant behavioral challenges.

Essential Functions Include:

• Provide instruction under the supervision and direction of the classroom teacher, to individual students in academic and functional skills domains, including communication, self-care, social skills, community use, functional academics, leisure and work.
• Participates actively in the process of completing functional behavioral assessments by collecting specific data related to students' behaviors, and contributes to the development of students' Behavior Support Plans through sharing data and observations.
• Manages student behaviors by adhering to the Behavior Support Plan developed for the student; utilizes principles of de-escalation at all times.
• Takes action, or assists in taking action, to seclude or restrain students who are at risk of harming themselves or others by following district-approved restraint/seclusion procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must meet one of the following educational requirements:
• Associate's Degree OR
• 48 sem./72 quarter credits from an accredited college or university; OR
• Passing score of 455 on the ParaPro Assessment; OR
• Passing score of 220 on the Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment; OR
• 65% on The Master Teacher, Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid first aid and CPR card.
• Written and oral communication skills sufficient to perform essential functions.

For a complete list of job functions, qualifications and to apply visit the online job posting at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/esd112/jobs/4484327

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.54 - $27.42 per hour

Expected hours: 32.5 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

• Elementary school
• High school
• Middle school

Physical setting:

• Special education school

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person