Support - Special Education Paraeducator

Important Information THIS IS A 1:1 SUPPORT PARAEDUCATOR POSITION. Official Hire Date Your hire date with the Bethel School District is based on School Board approval. Required Training Person hired for this position must also complete Right Response Training within 3-5 months of hire.
Must successfully complete the Fundamental Course of Studies (FCS) and General Paraeducator Certificate of the state mandated Paraeducator Certificate Program per State requirements. Hold high school diploma or its equivalent; Earned seventy-two (72) quarter credits or forty-eight (48) semester credits at an accredited institution of higher education
Completion of registered apprenticeship program offered by the Washington State Dept. Paraeducator Online Training Program

Para testing information.
Job Description This position's responsibilities are to assist certificated staff with instructional and non-instructional activities for mainstream special education students, including instructing students individually or in small groups, monitoring and documenting student behavior and progress, and supervising student activities.
Education Depending upon the individual assignment to classrooms or resource rooms, the Paraeducator - Mainstream Special Education may perform all or a combination of the following:
Instructs students individually or in small groups in a variety of learning activities to promote student understanding of materials presented. adjusts methods to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities; Supervises student behavior in classrooms, playground, halls, at lunch or breaks, at bus boarding areas, on field trips and at other sites as assigned to promote safe and appropriate student behavior. Corrects behaviors and maintains discipline according to established policies and procedures. Assists students with interpersonal and personal skills mastery.
Establishes and maintains effective communication with students, staff, parents and the public for student progress and safety, and community relations.
May provide physical assistance to handicapped students, such as lifting and positioning or assistance with personal hygiene.
Locates, prepares and/or modifies materials for student use, enrichment activities and special projects under the direction of certificated staff.
Prepares, duplicates, collates and distributes materials; operates a variety of office equipment.
12 May serve on various district committees and/or departmental work teams. Models appropriate and cooperative behavior, including protecting confidential information, consistent with district ethical guidelines.
required to deal with a wide range of student behaviors and academic abilities; required to deal with a wide range of physical or emotional disabilities; required to lift and position students and their special equipment such as wheelchairs; may be required to attend to students' personal hygiene; playground supervision requires working outdoors in inclement weather.
Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience
Education, training, skills, and experience necessary to carry out the assignment, with experience working with school age children and special needs students preferred. For Title One and Title One School-wide Special Education positions there is an associate degree, or proof of completion of the Washington State Paraeducator Assessment, or two years of higher education requirement per the Federal "No Child Left Behind" Act.
Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Demonstrated skill in reading, writing and communicating. Ability to remain flexible in changes in assignments. Ability to learn the use of computers and various software packages for student instruction and record keeping. Ability to learn the operation of general office machines. Licenses/Special Requirements Requires fingerprinting and background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury or neglect of a minor. Must complete training in and adhere to district infection control plan. Requires hepatitis-B immunization. May be required to attend training and become Right Response certified.
Must successfully complete the Fundamental Course of Studies (FCS) and General Paraeducator Certificate of the state mandated Paraeducator Certificate Program per State requirements. PSE UNIT AFFILIATION Paraeducator/Special Services
Retirement Plans
Paid Holidays
Non-Discrimination Policy
Other Compensation Non-Discrimination Policy
Non-Discrimination Policy Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: bethelsd.org.
El Distrito Escolar de Bethel no discrimina en sus programas ni actividades por motivos de sexo, raza, etnia, color, religión, credo, nacionalidad, orientacion sexual, expresion o identidad de genero, falta de hogar, estatus migratorio o de ciudadania, discapacidad, neurodiversidad, uso de perro guia entrenado o animal de servicio, edad, condicion de veterano o militar con baja honorable. Asimismo, ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y a otros grupos juveniles especificados. Cumplimiento de los Derechos Civiles/Coordinadora Escolar de Inclusion de Genero, Darius Alexander, View email address on click.appcast.io.