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Job Description
Grantham Elementary SpEd 1:1 Resource Rm Paraeducator
Clarkston WA
Heights Elementary•Clarkston, Washington This job is also posted in Clarkston School District, Clarkston WA
Job Details
Special Education 1:1 Assistant•6 Hrs/Day Reports to:
Building Principal Bargaining Group:
CCA FLSA
Status:
Non-Exempt
Terms of Employment:
6 HOURS P/DAY•194 DAYS P/YEAR
PAY:
$23.96•26.96 per hour based on prior experience
The position ends when the need for a 1:1 assistant ends.
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED; You must upload a copy of your HS diploma or GED
Meet WA State Para-professional Qualifications (72 Quarter Credits from an accredited college/university, an associate's degree, or passing score on the ETS Test)
GRADE LEVEL
PREK-12
REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or equivalent
Meet ESEA Para-professional Qualifications
Minimum computer/technology skills
Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills
Ability to handle stress/anger/conflict situations
Enjoys working with students
Sound decision-making skills
Responsible and punctual
Complete CPI Crisis Prevention Intervention Training, as scheduled
RESPONSIBILITIES
FOLLOW
DISTRICT, LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL STATUTES RELEVANT TO A PUBLIC SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT
School District Policy and Procedures
Building emergency procedures
Complete appropriate reports/documentation as applicable
MAINTAIN AN APPROPRIATE AND LEGAL LEVEL OF CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION REGARDING STUDENTS, STAFF, AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS HAVING BUSINESS WITH AND ACCESS TO THE SCHOOL
Exhibit ethical behavior at all times
Follow confidentiality procedures
MAINTAIN A SAFE, CLEAN, AND ORGANIZED ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF
Preview daily plan
Confer on daily lesson plan with substitute teacher(s)
Provide plans for substitute if you are absent
Check wheelchairs/walkers etc. for safety concerns
PREPARATION TO ASSIST THE CLASSROOM TEACHER WITH INSTRUCTION AS ASSIGNED
Prepare, collect, and organize daily materials
Correct student assignments
Assist student with accommodations/modifications
Assist other teachers when time permits
Assist in taking inventory
Assist in disinfecting equipment
Create and update student files
PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH ALL ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES FOR THE STUDENT, AS ASSIGNED BY THE TEACHER
Assist and supervise student in specialists' classrooms and activities as needed
Scribe and adapt instruction (daily assignments/tests)
Read orally to student(s)
Assist student during activities or with the preparation of projects as appropriate
Assist other Special Ed. students in the absence of one-on-one student
Assist student in preparation for classroom tests
Monitor/administer student assessment
Assist small groups in academic instruction
Document daily student performance and progress
ASSIST STUDENT IN ALL SELF-HELP ACTIVITIES
Assist student in transitional skills (start of day/non-instructional time/adaptive equipment/etc.)
Assist and supervise student during field trips/assemblies/lunch and other activities
Assist in changing clothes Escort to and from the bus
Help with toileting and toilet training
Assist in all IEP goals
MAINTAIN POSITIVE COMMUNICATION AMONG STUDENTS, PARENTS AND SCHOOL STAFF
Identify students' interests
Monitor for notes/homework or any parent-to-school communication
Confer with teachers, specialists and parents relevant to student needs
Attend meetings when required
Implement strategies to achieve IEP goals
Assist with daily communication between home and school as directed by the teacher
ASSIST WITH THE INSTRUCTION OF PERSONAL HYGIENE
Educate students about personal hygiene
Remind students to wash hands
Wash student face and wiping noses when needed
Assist with changing of soiled clothes when necessary
MONITOR AND PROVIDE POSITIVE DISCIPLINE AS NECESSARY
Supervise student in cafeteria/playground/lunch/activities
Document student behavior as appropriate
Be consistent, fair and positive in all interactions
Follow the school-wide discipline plan
Follow the behavior intervention plan
Follow CPI Training Guidelines
Be available to assist with discipline issues and problems
Attend to behavioral issues firmly, but positively
CONTINUE JOB PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Participate in appropriate in-service programs/educational opportunities
Read and study new or updated job-related resources
PERFORM DUTIES WITH A HIGH DEGREE OF COURTESY AND RESPECT
PERFORM
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR/SUPERVISOR
Job Conditions
Persons holding this position: Must pass a criminal background check that meets required state, federal, and Clarkston School District standards.
Will have occasional evening hours during school functions as assigned
Requirements by Percentage of the Workday
Physical Environmental
Requirements 0-10% 10-25% 25-50% 50-75% 75-100% Exposure 0-10% 10-25% 25-50% 50-75%
Lifting
X
Hot
X
Standing
X
Humid
X
Walking
X
Cold
X
Running
X
Wet/Damp
X
Bending/ Crouching
X
Machinery•
X
Kneeling/ Crawling
X
Risk of burns/chemical exposure
X
Outside elements (sun, rain, etc.)
X
Loud (above normal class level)
X
Lifting weight 0-10% 10-25% 25-50% 50-75% 75-100% • Machinery
Less than 10#
X
Copy machine
X
10-25#
X
Lift
X
25-50#
X
Laminator
X
50-75#
X
Computer
X
75+#
X
Math Requirement Basic math, simple fractions such as measurements, ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division without using a calculator.
Calculator use
Language Requirement Ability to give and receive written and spoken instructions
Ability to write simple correspondence
Ability to speak to small groups
Ability to complete reports and correspondence Reasoning Requirement Ability to apply general guidelines to a wide variety of situations with several variables
Think quickly to address situations
Attention to detail is essential Additional Requirements
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds as described in the essential functions section
Technology (Computer/Telephone/Fax)
Non-Discrimination Statement
The Clarkston School District will provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities program without discrimination based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) Coordinator, Thaynan Knowlton, Superintendent, 1294 Chestnut Street, Clarkston, WA 99403 (509) 758-2531, knowltont@csdk12.org; Title IX, Civil Rights, Equity, and Section 504/ADA Coordinator Rebecca Lockhart, Executive Director of Student Services, 1294 Chestnut Street, Clarkston, WA 99403 (509) 758-2531, lockhartr@csdk12.org.