Special Education Paraeducator (ESA)



Job Details

Special Education Paraeducator (ESA)
Employer

Educational Service District 112

Salary

$14.10 Hourly

Location

Lake Quinault SD

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

201800872

Department

ESA & SPECIALIZED SERVICES

Program

SPECIAL EDUCATION ESA

Opening Date

06/01/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

General Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Special Education Teacher, the Special Education Paraeducator is responsible for supporting and assisting students with disabilities in various school settings. The Special Education Paraeducator, consistent with the individual education plan (IEP) or individual family service plan (IFSP) assists the Special Education Teacher with lesson plan preparation; one-on-one and small group instruction; classroom management; student observation and assessment; and communication with parents and staff.

See what it's like to work for our Special Education ESA:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNNFu-rcoPA  

We are recruiting for a Special Education Paraeducator to serve the Lake Quinault School District. This position will be 30 hours per week and will be based on the school year schedule.

Essential Functions/Other Functions

Essential Functions:

  1. Assist the Special Education Teacher, consistent with IEP or IFSP goals, in lesson plan preparation; one-on-one & small group instruction; classroom management; student observation & assessment; communication with parents and staff, in a variety of school settings.
  2. Supervise students.
  3. Collect data and report student progress.
  4. Maintain accurate data collection records.
  5. Communicate with staff and parents as instructed by the Special Education Teacher.
  6. Provide positive behavior management support, consistent with the IEP or IFSP.
  7. Attend to the physical needs of students, including moving and positioning students & assisting with personal hygiene needs.
  8. Participate in staff meetings, inservice programs, workshops and seminars.
  9. Participate as a member of the education team. May attend parent conferences.
Other Functions:
  1. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. A high school diploma or GED.
  2. Must meet one of the following educational requirements:
    • Associate's Degree; OR
    • 48 sem./72 quarter credits from an accredited college or university; OR
    • Passing score of 461 on the ParaPro Assessment. 
Preferred Qualifications:
  1. Experience in a special education classroom setting.
  2. Knowledge of programs and services for students with disabilities.

Working Conditions/Employment Requirements

Working Conditions:

  1. Classroom setting, may move from classroom to classroom to provide services.
  2. Provide assistance and attend to the physical needs of students including moving and positioning students and assisting with personal hygiene needs, including but not limited to: tube feeding, catheterization, changing diapers, toileting.
  3. Sit, stand, and stoop to attend to student's needs & to provide instruction.
  4. Regular attendance during assigned work schedule.
  5. Travel within ESD 112 region for meetings and trainings.
Employment Requirements:
  1. Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.
  2. Within three years of employment meet Washington State Core Competencies for paraeducators as defined in WAC 392-172A-02090 (f).
Educational Service District 112 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We provide a professional yet family-friendly work environment. To that end, our benefits are designed to meet the individual needs of our employees and their families. Full-Time or Part-Time positions working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for our standard package of benefits; retirement, medical, dental, and vision insurance offered at affordable premiums, we also offer a 25% discount on child care at our 24 centers, tuition reimbursement, credit union membership, an employee assistance program, and much more!
 
Part-time positions working less than 20 hours per week or Temporary positions are not eligible for health benefits or paid leave. Eligibility for retirement is based on length of assignment.

For details please visit: http://web3.esd112.org/hr/benefits for a summary of the Benefits of Employment.

01
Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you have an Associate's Degree OR 48 sem./72 quarter credits from an accredited college or university OR passing score of 461 on the ParaPro Assessment?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Do you have experience in a special education classroom setting?
  • No experience
  • Less than 1 year of experience
  • 1-2 years of experience
  • 2+ years of experience
04
Are you eligible for lawful employment in the U.S.? Proof of citizenship or legal right to work and identity will be required after hire.
  • Yes
  • No
05
Is it true that you have NEVER BEEN convicted of any misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony crimes against children or other persons (including instances in which a plea of guilty or nolo contendere is the basis for the conviction) or any proceedings in which the charge has been deferred from prosecution under Chapter 10.05 RCW or the sentence has been deferred or suspended listed as follows: Aggravated murder, First degree promoting prostitution, First or second degree murder, Communication with a minor, First or second degree kidnapping, First degree arson, First, second or third degree assault, First degree burglary, First, second or third degree rape, Indecent liberties, First, second or third degree rape of a child, Incest, Felony indecent exposure, Vehicular homicide, First or second degree robbery, Unlawful imprisonment, First or second degree manslaughter, Simple assault, First or second degree extortion, Sexual exploitation of minors, First or second degree criminal mistreatment, First or second degree custodial interference, Child abuse or neglect as defined in RCW 26.44.020, Malicious harassment, Selling or distributing erotic material to a minor, First, second or third degree child molestation, Custodial assault, First or second degree sexual misconduct with a minor, Patronizing a juvenile prostitute, Child buying or selling, Violation of child abuse restraining order, Promoting pornography, Prostitution, First, second or third degree assault of a child, Child abandonment, or any of these crimes as they may have been named?
  • Yes
  • No
06
APPLICANT DECLARATION: Selecting YES authorizes ESD 112 to conduct a background investigation and authorizes the release of information in connection with this application for employment. This investigation may include such information as criminal or civil convictions, driving records, previous employers and educational institutions, personal references, professional references, and other appropriate sources. Selecting YES indicates you waive your right of access to such information, and without limitation, hereby release ESD 112 and the reference sources from any liability in connection with its release or use. This release includes the sources cited above and specific examples as follows: The Washington State Patrol (WSP), information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of either data on all criminal convictions or certification that no data on criminal convictions is maintained, information from OSPI, the Washington or other State Departments of Social and Health Services and any locality to which they may refer for release of information pertaining to any findings of child abuse or neglect investigations involving you. Selecting YES certifies under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that you have made true, correct and complete answers and statements on this application in the knowledge that they may be relied upon in considering your application. If the information provided or answer(s) to any questions on the application change prior to your being hired, you understand that you must immediately notify ESD 112. You understand that any omission, falsely answered statement made by you on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ you or for your discharge should you become employed with ESD 112. Selecting YES indicates that you understand that you may be subject to Washington State Patrol (WSP) and FBI fingerprint background checks
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
Educational Service District 112
Address
2500 NE 65th Ave

Vancouver, Washington, 98661
Phone
360-750-7503

Apply

OnlineApplication

Warning! You are using Internet Explorer 8. Some features of the Online Application are not fully supported in this version. Please upgrade to a later version of Internet Explorer for optimal performance.

Loading ...