Special Education Assistant

24 hours ago


Lakewood, Washington, United States Clover Park School District Full time
Job Summary

Clover Park School District is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Paraeducator to support students with special needs in our elementary or secondary level classrooms. As a Paraeducator, you will work under the general direction of the building administrator and under specific direction of the special education teacher to assist students with unique needs in acquiring special education program goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist students with hygiene, including suctioning and personal needs, such as lifting, toileting, washing, and feeding, including G-tube.
  • Prepare and give intervention and medication under the direction of a knowledgeable professional.
  • Assist student(s) with transport and/or accompany student(s) in transition activities.
  • Assist with management of high-risk students that are severely emotionally disturbed and/or dangerous.
  • Assist with preparation for and implementation of behavior management techniques, educational and vocational instruction, and vocational placement programs.
  • Assist with IEP preparation at the direction of the classroom teacher. Monitor timelines for due process with re-evaluations and IEPs under the guidance of the special education teacher.
  • May instruct students incidentally in large or small groups while being primarily responsible for student(s) as assigned by and under the direction of the special education teacher.
  • Administer or assist special education teacher with administration of assessment instruments.
  • Prepare materials for use by student, teacher, and parents; types, hand draws, reproduces, and collates.
  • Maintain class during special education teacher's absence. Supervise students during lunch, recess, on and off the bus, assembly, and to other building locations.
  • Use personal computer for data entry and to produce correspondence and reports; operates typewriter, copier, FAX, other office machines, and assistive technology devices which the student(s) must use.
  • Under the direction of the special education teacher, maintains students' records and files such as FTE count, month-end reports, schedules, attendance records, credits earned, and required classes and credits for graduation. May monitor three (3) year evaluations for state compliance.
  • May assist with profile development for education and vocation planning.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • High school diploma or its recognized equivalent (GED) and; two years of study at an institution of higher education (72 quarter hours); or an associate's degree (or higher); or a passing score (455) on a state or local assessment.
  • Two (2) years of successful work experience with special education students and/or equivalent training or certification in the specific area of need for the student(s).
  • Completion of the Fourteen (14) Special Education Core Competencies or obtain within the first 90 days from date of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
  • College credit with major in education, psychology, counseling, social work, or appropriate medical field.
Working Conditions

Work is performed in regular school buildings located throughout the District. Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time; use of fingers, hands, and arms; operate a motor vehicle, and tolerance of loud noises, physically demanding situations, and possible verbal abuse are all required.



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