Speech-Language Paraeducator
2 months ago
Kelso, Washington, United States
Kelso School District
Full time
Position Type:Classified/Paraeducator
Location:
Undesignated
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Position Details:
6.5 hours per day, from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM; 191 days per year.
Potential reduction in hours may occur due to early release on Wednesdays, early dismissals for parent conferences, holidays, and the last day of school; hours are subject to change based on district program needs.
Compensation: Pay Range: PSE 1 Salary Schedule
Benefits: This role is eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance as per the School Employee Benefits Board regulations. Additional information regarding benefits can be found through the appropriate channels. Paid time off and other benefits are provided in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Public School Employees of Kelso Chapter #1.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Instruct and manage individual and/or groups of students on assigned tasks and implement the communication program.
- Complete required paperwork (e.g., Medicaid billing logs, meeting notifications, special education forms) promptly.
- Actively participate in the student screening process and the implementation of communication programs for students with special needs.
- Assist the SLP team in maintaining necessary records.
- Supervise students in various settings including the cafeteria, classroom, school grounds, and community as needed.
- Ensure the safety of students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Support and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies.
- Maintain regular and consistent attendance.
- Preferred training in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI).
- Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of diversity among students.
- Experience working with students with communication disorders and a background in language acquisition and speech development is preferred.
- Ability to model and demonstrate clear and appropriate speech and language.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with staff, parents, and students with disabilities.
- Self-motivated, flexible, and capable of working independently.
- Ability to uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures.
- Experience in charting, graphing, and maintaining student progress data records.
- Ability to handle confidential information ethically.
- Proficient in operating common office equipment such as copiers and computers.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
- Willingness to participate in professional development activities.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Follow treatment plans as prescribed by the SLP and report any discrepancies.
- Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
- Must provide own transportation as travel to different school sites may be required.
- Must be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or equivalent, and meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Hold an AA degree or higher from an accredited institution; OR
- Earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at a 100 level or above from an accredited institution; OR
- Received a qualifying score on the Education Testing Service (ETS) paraeducator assessment; OR
- Completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council.
- Must complete training on the Fundamental Course of Study within the specified timelines.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
- Public School Employees of Kelso Chapter #1 (PSE 1)
- School Principal/Director of Special Programs
