Lakes Elementary Para Educator III

Position: Ancient Lakes Elementary Para Educator III 1:1
QUINCY SCHOOL DISTRICT

PARA-EDUCATOR III 1:1

Supervisor:
Building Principal/Special Ed Director

Bargaining Unit: PSE Salary Schedule

Location/Assignment:
Ancient Lakes Elementary

Conditions of work: 180 days/7 hrs per day

Contingent on continued enrollment of the student

SUMMARY:

The position of Para-educator III works under the supervision of the certificated teacher and other staff personnel to assist in accomplishing the goals and objectives of the instructional program within the life skills setting and also high-risk students requiring 1:1 support.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Experience in supporting diverse student needs academically at the elementary/middle and /or high school level classrooms.

* Develop plans, materials, and activities for students under the direction of the certificated teacher.

* Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and community.

* Experience in positive behavior supports preferred to maintain an environment conductive to learning.

* Understand and apply program activities, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

* Maintain confidentiality and integrity of information and records.

* Work collaboratively with supervising teacher and colleagues.

* Keep documentation/data for teachers when requested.

* Direct contact with students in the classroom.

* Ability to be trained to support adaptive daily tasks such as eating, dressing, toileting, Also may include but not limited to medical procedures under the guidance of the school nurse.

* Willingness to teach independent living skills such as cooking, laundry, general personal hygiene under the direction of the certificated teacher.

* Ability to be trained to accommodate high risk students requiring 1:1 safety and behavioral supports under the direction of the certificated teacher or specialist.

* Assist with implementation of behavioral and instructional support plans, monitoring and report student behavior and performance by using behavioral strategies, positive reinforcement, social stories, peer facilitation under the direction of the behavioral specialist and certificated teacher.

* Monitor and assist students as needed in their daily routines across setting and transitions.

* Implements and models alternative communication strategies with students under the direction of the SLP and certificated teacher for the purpose of teaching student's ways to effectively communicate.

* Intervenes to defuse situations using conflict intervention, crisis intervention and assist staff as appropriate. This includes evaluation of student behavior to support students at risk of harming themselves or others by following school/district approved procedures.

* Other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Two years of study at an institution of higher education, it must meet the criteria of the Higher Education Act, Section 101 (a). All classes must be at level 100 or higher, OR

* Associate's degree OR

* Pass the ETS Para Pro Assessment test.

* Experience working with P-12 students.

* First Aid/CPR card or ability to obtain.

* Demonstrate basic computer literacy skills.

* Demonstrate consistent punctuality and attendance.

* Demonstrate flexibility with schedule changes as students' needs change.

* Work in noisy and crowded environments.

* Previous experience with children or adults with disabilities preferred

UNION AFFIILATION:

This position is represented by Public School Employees of Washington

BENEFITS:

Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision life and long-term disability plans through the School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).  for more detailed information on benefits. https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./contracts

180-259 Day Employees
- Paid leave benefits to include 10 sick days, 10 paid holidays, and 3 personal leave days.

260 Day Employee-Paid leave benefits to include a minimum of 12 sick days, 13 paid holiday and 3 personal leave days and a minimum of 10 days' vacation after the first year.

* Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/hours per day.

WORKING CONDITIONS &

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:

* Ability to regularly walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, and pull.

* Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

PROCEDURE:

* Application Online .wednet.edu/

* Click on "Employment" and "Current Openings Talent Ed"

* All applications must be submitted online through the Talent Ed system. For questions regarding the Talent Ed system, please contact Velma Flores 787-4571.

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