Paraprofessional

Candy Mountain Academy ParaprofessionalESD 123 is looking to hire a paraprofessional to work within our Candy Mountain Academy to provide one-on-one student support. The work days and hours are dependent on student enrollment and attendance. This purpose of this position is to facilitate student academic performance and interview when problems are identified, with the goal of providing support for students enrolled in the Candy Mountain Academy; providing direct learning support to students; providing referrals to school and community-based services; coordinating services provided by multiple agencies/organizations; providing ongoing feedback and encouragement; and assisting students in accomplishing the goals of their Student Learning Plans in partnership with ESD personnel, family members and community service providers.Essential functions include acting as a member of a student de-escalation team, adhering to behavior plans, assisting students with lesson assignments, attending trainings and planning meetings, conferring with teachers and parents, correcting and charting student work, duplicating and constructing materials, implementing instructional programs, leading student assessments, monitoring students, preparing materials and records, providing computer-assisted learning, reporting observations and incidents, responding to emergency situations, supporting classroom teachers, working with individuals or small groups to implement accommodations, and following all applicable Board policies and procedures.Required skills, knowledge, and abilities include applying assessment instruments, operating office equipment, preparing and maintaining records, working independently, working in a stressful environment, responding to emergencies, working as a team player, willing to learn new skills, establishing and maintaining positive relationships, following policies and procedures, and performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, passing the Education Training Services (ETS) ParaPro Assessment, completion of a registered apprenticeship program, earning 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at an institution of higher education, holding an Associate of Arts degree or higher, one or more years of experience in an educational setting with students experiencing significant behavioral/social emotional challenges, CPR/First Aid Certificate, a valid driver's license, evidence of insurability, full vaccination against Covid-19 or an approved medical or religious exemption, and WSP/FBI background clearance.Traits that you must possess include being a proactive self-starter, flexible, confident yet humble, willing to share credit, hungry for more, smart, and having good judgment and intuition around group dynamics.About our team and agency: Helping students realize their dreams and aspirations is at the heart of everything we do at ESD 123. We accomplish this by embracing our employees as One Team, and operating with loyalty and commitment through compassion, dedication, and collaboration. At ESD 123, we strive to offer the highest quality customer experience by committing to our Core Values, and always looking for ways to say, "Yes, and" We expect our employees to model our Core Values of integrity, respect, relationships, stewardship, and perseverance. Each member of our ESD team must be humble, hungry, and smart, with a focus on making his or her teammates look good while working toward achieving our mission.Working conditions/physical requirements include significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 5% sitting, 15% walking, and 80% standing. The job is performed in a clean atmosphere. May require lifting 100 pounds occasionally with assistance. Hazards: Those present in a normal office environment; no known significant hazards.