ISP Paraeducator Pool - Elementary (260713001)

This job posting is for an applicant pool to fill ISP Paraeducator positions at multiple elementary locations. Final location assignments will be determined during the hiring process based on district needs and candidate preferences where possible.

Applications submitted by July 31 will receive guaranteed consideration.

ISP is a self-contained program that supports students with significant disabilities. The students in this program need support with communication, following daily routines and learning academic and social skills. Students in this program may also need support with basic hygiene routines and may need support with managing their emotions. As students gain skills, they will also be spending portions of their day in their general education classroom.

This position is 6.2 hours/day for 181 days per year.

NOTE: To be considered for any Paraeducator position (including Substitute positions), please provide ONE of the following:

• An official transcript from an accredited college or university conferring your AA Degree (or higher) or
• An official transcript identifying successful completion of 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits from an accredited college or university or
• A copy of your ParaPro Test (Praxis) with a passing score of 455 or higher or your Pearson Assessment with a score of 220 or higher or your Master Teacher test must exceed 65%
  

BREMERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT 100-C

JOB DESCRIPTION – PARAEDUCATOR – INTEGRATED SKILLS PROGRAM

JOB SUMMARY

The position of Integrated Skills Program Paraeducator is responsible for assisting teachers with planning curriculum; preparing materials and resources for student instruction; conducting student assessments for placement/progress reporting; maintaining student records. Paraeducators serving special needs students will be required to assist with student mobility; provide medical support; perform therapy sessions as directed; operate assistive technology; and assist with the implementation of the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP). This position is physically demanding [please review Work Environment (below)].

Reports to and evaluated by: Building Supervisor or Designee

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Under the supervision and direction of a certificated staff member, the paraeducator will:

• Instruct individuals or small groups to promote student learning objectives (i.e. reviewing letters/sounds, introducing new concepts/strategies, assisting students with self-corrections). This includes assisting with the implementation of students’ Individual Education Plans, including progress reporting and WAAS portfolio prompts.
• Supervise students to ensure safety and well-being (i.e., classroom, lunchroom, recess, safety patrol, bus duty, parking areas). Supervision of special needs students may include students who exhibit unsafe, aggressive, or self-injurious behaviors or have medical conditions that require assistance and supervision.
• Maintain student records/information (i.e. student daily attendance, grades, individual education plans, assessments); assess and monitor student progress; assist in the preparation of reports and documents to meet district and/or state reporting requirements.
• Conduct student assessments to determine student placement and to evaluate progress.
• Assist certificated staff with planning and preparing curriculum, materials, and resources as needed.
• Process students' daily work; correct, grade, and record papers; communicate progress to students and teachers.
• Assist students with toileting and basic hygiene needs; able to perform a one- or two-person lift.
• Provide medical assistance (i.e., suctioning, tube feeding, disbursing medications, and seizure monitoring) and/or therapy sessions (i.e., occupational, physical, or speech language therapy) as directed by certificated staff or health care professionals. This may include medical assistance that requires specific training by a health care professional.
• Provide off-site supervision of students participating in a work-based learning programs or athletic activities.
• Attend meetings and training as required to improve knowledge and maintain skills, including those scheduled outside the school calendar.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Significant: talking, hearing, vision, kneeling, squatting, crawling, lifting, carrying.
• Frequent: standing, walking, pushing/pulling, handling paperwork, reaching above the shoulder, lifting up to 35 pounds independently or over 35 pounds as part of a 2-person lift, exposure to blood/bodily fluids, moderate to loud noise levels.
• Occasional: running, climbing, repetitive motion, use of personal computer/phone/vacuum cleaner, use of assistive technology, exposure to chemicals.
• Consistent attendance is vital to students’ academic, behavioral, social growth.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:
• High school diploma or equivalent;
• 72 college credits, or an AA Degree, or successful passage of the ETS ParaPro Assessment is required.
• Some child development course work or training preferred.
• Experience:
• Previous experience with children in a school environment preferred.
• Ability to perform the essential job functions in the work environment with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Possesses knowledge of child development and learning styles. Ability to assist in planning curriculum and to apply new methods of instruction.
• Skilled in use of standard office equipment including computer and relevant software; skilled in use of current technology or willingness to learn; ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, demonstrating the proper use of grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Possess effective human relations skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision; organize and prioritize work; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, students and the community.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor, defuse tense situations, and remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to handle the day-to-day stresses of working with students requiring intensive support.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all work related matters.

June 2014