Paraeducator

Position: Paraeducator


Academic SY: 2024-2025

Report to: School Principal


Location: Tukwila, WA, South Seattle, WA, Tacoma, WA, Renton, WA

Compensation

This is a full-time, hourly position with an hourly rate range of $24.40/ hr - $25.89/hr. Because of our strong commitment to equity and growth, Impact does not negotiate hourly rates. Hourly rates are determined based on years of experience. This position ends on the last day of school.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and generous paid time off package including paid holidays, vacation and personal time;
• Medical, dental, vision, long term disability insurances;
• Retirement account with employer contributions;
• Free mental health support + more through our employee assistance program;

In This Position, You Will Be Responsible For:

Assist in daily instruction and behavior interventions for specific students on caseload:

• Provide one-on-one or small group support during classroom activities and implement behavior management strategies to address individual student needs. Additionally, collaborate with teachers to ensure continuity in instruction and intervention implementation.

Collect data on interventions to help teachers continuously improve instructional and behavioral plans for assigned students:

• Maintain detailed records of interventions and their outcomes and analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement. Generate reports to inform educators and stakeholders about student progress when requested.

Provide behavioral, social-emotional, and academic intervention for students in alignment with student support plans (IEP, Behavior Intervention Plan, Tier 2 Supports, etc.):

• Follow individualized plans to address behavioral challenges and promote positive social interactions and support academic skill development through targeted interventions and differentiated instruction. Monitor and track progress and work with the team to adjust interventions as needed to meet student goals.

Supervise assigned students as necessary and ensure student safety:

• Maintain a safe and supportive environment for students during instructional and non-instructional periods and implement safety protocols and procedures in accordance with school guidelines. Provide supervision during transitions, lunchtime, and other activities to prevent accidents and conflicts.

Support scholars with activities of daily living as needed (including things such as toileting, transitioning between classes, and safe play during recess, etc.):

• Assist students with personal care tasks, such as toileting and hygiene, as outlined in their support plans and facilitate smooth transitions between classes and activities to minimize disruptions. Promote safe and inclusive play during recess by monitoring interactions and intervening as necessary.

Top 3 Skills and Characteristics:

• Patience and Empathy: Ability to work closely and have patience and empathy supporting students who may have diverse learning needs, behavioral challenges, or disabilities.
• Effective Communication: Ability to clearly and concisely communicate to collaborate with teachers, parents, and other educational professionals to convey information about student progress, behavior, and needs accurately and respectfully.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: Ability to work in dynamic and ever-changing environments, and willingness to adjust strategies, interventions, and support techniques based on individual student needs, classroom dynamics, and evolving educational plans.

Required Qualifications

• Must have:
  
  • Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or;
  • Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university; or
  • Have received a qualifying score on the Education Testing Service (ETS) paraeducator assessment completed an apprenticeship program, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in special education or related field
• Experience working to close the opportunity gap
• Passion for equity and gap closing teaching experience with proven record of student growth

License/Certification

• Must have or be eligible to obtain a CPR certification
• Must have or be eligible to obtain a food handler certification

Non negotiables

• Provide academic transcript
• Must pass a fingerprint and background check
• Complete safeschools trainings

Selection Process


Apply using this link here > Submit Resume, Cover Letter and Reference > Phone Screen > In person or Virtual Final Interview > Offer


Equal Employment Opportunity

Impact Public Schools is committed to providing a work environment free of unlawful discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment. Click here to review Impact's Employee Non-discrimination Policy for Impact Schools (viewable document update in real time)

Non-Discrimination Statements

Impact Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Click here to review Impact's designated leaders responsible to handle all questions and complaints of alleged discrimination at each of Impact's schools (viewable document update in real time)