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Paraeducator, Special Education School Adjustment Program (SA) - GL2105

$59k-92k (estimate)

Part Time | Elementary & Secondary Education 1 Month Ago

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Kent School District is Hiring a Paraeducator, Special Education School Adjustment Program (SA) - GL2105 Near Kent, WA

This is a 6.5 hour/9 mo position - Two positions available

Grass Lake Elementary School is located in a natural setting in the southeast corner of the Kent School district. Grass Lake serves a number of housing divisions and has an enrollment of approximately 410 students. The regular teaching staff is supported by music and physical education specialists, a full-time librarian/technology specialist, dean of students, and an intervention/ELL teacher. Special student needs are met through accommodations in the general ed classrooms, the resource room program, the school adjustment program, and the Odyssey Self-Contained Highly Capableprogram. Grass Lake is a school that believes in teamwork, dedication, innovation, effective teaching practices, staff involvement in the decision-making process, and doing whatever it takes to help all students learn. Active parent involvement is sought and appreciated. Grass Lake has an active and supportive PTA.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This 9 month position is part of the KAP bargaining unit.

ASSIGNMENT: The school adjustment program is for students that demonstrate serious emotional-behavioral difficulties and have average cognitive functioning. Paraeducators assist the teacher(s) in various special education programs. The paraeducator’s duties include small group instruction, one-on-one instruction, preparing materials for a lesson, correcting papers, teaming, collaboration between regular and special education staff and assisting students with individual learning and health needs. Position may require staff to provide individual student support as determined by the building administrator and/or classroom teacher.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

AA degree, 72 quarter-hour college credits, OR ParaPro Assessment with a score of 461 or higher. (Transcripts or proof of parapro score must on file to be considered for an interview.)
Proof of High School completion. Copy of diploma or transcripts must be on file at start of employment. College transcripts that specifically state completion of high school will be accepted in lieu of high school diploma.
Ability and willingness to provide medical or health services such as catheterization, diapering, toileting, feeding, tube feeding and assisting students with other activities involving self-care, which may be required.
Ability to lift and transfer students in and out of wheelchairs, if needed.
Physically strong enough to assist with restraint, lifting, and transferring students to a safe place.
Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment, including handling of confidential matters.

Please note: If you do not meet the required qualifications, your name will be screened out from the list of qualified candidates.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience working with students with special needs/high needs at the school level.
Experience working with high needs students. Must not be afraid of students with behavior disorders.
Crisis Intervention Training recommended.
Must not be insulted by students swearing and using inappropriate language.
Demonstrated ability to work with students who are in an at-risk situation.
Ability to communicate in another language.
Ability to exhibit multicultural and ethnic understanding and sensitivity with the ability to communicate effectively with all cultural groups in the school community.
Experience working with a diverse student population and the specific school demographics.
Ability to be dependable, including good habits in attendance and punctuality.
Must have strong communication skills.
Must have strong interpersonal skills working with a team of adults.
Must develop healthy, respectful, and positive relationships with students, parents, and staff.
Must be able to take initiative to do what needs to be done without being told.
Must be enthusiastic, positive and be a team member and able to demonstrate flexibility working with students, parents, and staff.
Must maintain positive learning environment and have ability to relate to all students, parents, and colleagues.
Desired characteristics are: flexibility; ability to organize ideas, time and materials to accomplish goals; enthusiasm; ability to express ideas clearly and understand concepts being discussed; ability to learn new ideas and skills; ability and willingness to develop favorable relationships with students; and willingness to model behavior deemed appropriate by the school district and the community.