Special Education Job Coach/Para - STEPS

Starting Date: Immediately Job Description We are recruiting for two Special Education Job Coach/Paraeducators to serve our STEPS program in Longview, Washington. Positions are 33.5 hours per week on a school-year schedule. Salary: $21.27–$26.31 per hour (offered at the beginning of the range). Regular attendance is required. Essential Functions Special Education Job Coach Assist the Special Education Teacher, per IEP goals and transition plans, to secure job placements; provide employability skills instruction; conduct student observations and assessments; and collaborate with worksite employees. Coach students on vocational and on-the-job skills to enhance readiness for employment. Analyze and modify job tasks to the student’s skill level. Supervise students during work experiences. Transport students to community work sites. Observe students, collect data, and report student progress. Maintain accurate data-collection records. Communicate with staff and parents as instructed by the Special Education Teacher. Participate in staff meetings, in-service programs, workshops and seminars. Participate as a member of the education team; may attend parent conferences. Special Education Paraeducator Assist the Special Education Teacher, per IEP or IFSP goals, in lesson-plan preparation; one-on-one and small-group instruction; classroom management; student observation and assessment; and communication with parents and staff within various school settings. Supervise students. Collect data and report student progress. Maintain accurate data-collection records. Communicate with staff and parents as instructed by the Special Education Teacher. Provide positive behavior-management support consistent with the IEP or IFSP. Attend to the physical needs of students, including moving and positioning and assisting with personal hygiene needs. Participate in staff meetings, in-service programs, workshops and seminars. Participate as a member of the education team; may attend parent conferences. Other Functions Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED. Must meet one of the following educational requirements: Associate's Degree 48 semester/72 quarter credits from an accredited college or university Passing score of 455 on the ParaPro Assessment Passing score of 220 on the Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment 65% on The Master Teacher, Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program Preferred Qualifications Experience in a special education classroom setting. Knowledge of programs and services for students with disabilities. Working Conditions Classroom setting, may move from classroom to classroom to provide services. Provide assistance and attend to the physical needs of students, including moving, positioning and assisting with personal hygiene needs (tube feeding, catheterization, changing diapers, toileting). Sit, stand and stoop to attend to students’ needs and to provide instruction. Regular attendance during the assigned work schedule. Travel within the ESD 112 region for meetings and trainings. Hold a valid driver’s license. Position Type Part-time #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education