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Position Summary
The Paraeducator performs a variety of instructional and / or support duties to assist the school and teachers in instruction, supervision, and education of students with special needs in groups or one-on-one teacher to student situations.
May work with students on an individual basis as well as small groups to complete assigned work. Keep students on task.
The District represents a diverse community with a population of more than 50% of students with diverse backgrounds. We seek an individual who has successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities.
The selected candidate must demonstrate a commitment to strengthening community engagement and communication with the District’s diverse populations.
Part II : Supervision and Controls over the Work :
Paraeducators (Special Education) work under the day-to-day direction of the staff member(s) supported, and under the direct supervision of the Principal, Principal Designee, or District Designee.
Teachers and / or educational staff associates provide specific directions and oversight for supervision and / or instructional support.
Paraeducators (Special Education) are responsible for being familiar with the school / district policies and procedures which govern their work, and for acquiring and applying knowledge of IDEA and Section 504 requirements.
Part III : Major Duties and Responsibilities (depending on specific assignment, duties and responsibilities listed may include, but are not limited to the following) :
Works collaboratively by assisting teachers in assessment, curriculum implementation, student interactions, enforcing safe behaviors, and enhancing social growth of student in the classroom.
Such assistance may be provided in special education classrooms, in regular education classrooms to special needs students, and in one-on-one or small group situations.
Assist students with common daily tasks such as eating, dressing, toileting, to include diapering. May provide colostomy care including emptying colostomy bags and cleaning of the skin.
May provide catheterization. May administer tube feedings and / or medication(s) as authorized by the school nurse and supervisory staff.
May provide health services and assistance to include changing dressings, assisting with oxygen, assisting with insulin, assisting with nebulizers or inhalers, and assisting with walkers, wheelchairs, canes, crutches.
Takes steps to intervene when students are not in control or may be in dangerous or unsafe situations.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
Specific to SCALS Classroom Paraeducator
Prioritize daily tasks and ensure implementation of those tasks in an efficient manner.
Use interpersonal and communication skills to influence, persuade, motivate, and resolve conflicts or sensitive problems.
Specific to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Paraeducator
Two years of high school sign language coursework, one year of college sign language coursework, or equivalent demonstrated functional sign language capability.
Part IV : Minimum Qualifications :
Their number is 360-464-6700. Or online at : / ParaPro or .
Part V : Desired Qualifications :
Part VI : Physical and Environmental Requirements of the Position :
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must lift and / or move 25 to 50 pounds, and may assist, move, or restrain students with greater weight when required to intervene in student safety issues.
While performing the duties of this job, the paraeducator is frequently required to sit, lift, carry, move about, hear and speak.
Paraeducator may be required to perform extensive work at a computer display terminal or stand for longer than two (2) hours.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.
It may be expected that the individual could be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials during the course of their duties.
The employee may be exposed to infectious disease as carried by students, exposed to student noise and learning resource noise levels.
The employee may be exposed to aggressive student behaviors to include biting, hitting, kicking, and throwing of objects.
May be required to wear and utilize safety equipment designed to minimize the risk of injury to the employee and to the student.
The employee may be exposed to bodily fluids and waste while performing duties in life skills, multi-handicapped, and some one-on-one situations.
Insurance Benefits
Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability and basic life insurance benefits.
North Thurston Public Schools benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).
Click on the link for information on available benefit options.
Last updated : 2024-05-12
Full Time
$27k-38k (estimate)
03/25/2024
05/18/2024
nthurston.k12.wa.us
Olympia, WA
500 - 1,000
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