Closing Date:
04/13/2022 Position Information: Des Moines Elementary seeks a Special Education Early Childhood Paraeducator to join their team!
SUMMARY: The job of Paraeducator-Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) is done for the purpose of providing support to the instructional program within assigned preschool or integrated kindergarten classroom with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of special needs students; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time; providing information to appropriate school personnel; and attending team meetings.
For full job descriptions, please see the attachment.
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The Highline strategic plan is centered on Our Promise. It includes five big goals for Highline students, supported by Our Foundation:

• Equity. We will disrupt institutional biases and end inequitable practices so all students have an equal chance at success.
• Instruction. We will reduce achievement and opportunity gaps by using culturally responsive, inclusive, standards-based instruction.
• Relationships. We will know our students by name, strength and need and have open, two-way communication with students, families and community partners.
• Support. We will increase student success by supporting their social-emotional and academic needs.

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