Special Program Para, Dev Skills 11078-2022
Company: Vancouver Public Schools
Location: Vancouver
Posted on: January 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Special Program Paraeducator, Developmental Skills
6.5 hours per day, 9 months per year
This is a one-on-one position
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Non-Exempt
We appreciate your interest in employment with Vancouver Public
Schools (VPS). All applications are considered and reviewed. The
most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly
related experience and expertise, training, and education may be
invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part
of the selection process, the District conducts confidential
reference checks to include former and present employers and also
requires a criminal background investigation. Unfortunately, due to
the number of applications received, not all applicants will
receive an interview.
R--sum--s should include education, relevant experience (including
current position), and skills which highlight the qualifications of
the position to which a person is applying.
All district employees are encouraged to review their personnel
file periodically to ensure that their file includes current and
relevant documentation that supports their degree, education or
credits, experience, training, etc., as it relates to
qualifications described on job postings.
Failure to submit a full application package will result in
disqualification.
Internal applicants must include official transcripts to confirm
education or ETS ParaPro Assessment results with application.
External applicants must include official transcripts to confirm
education or ETS ParaPro Assessment results with application.
Qualifications:
+ Documentation verifying a high school diploma or GED AND
+ One of the following: official transcripts verifying an
Associate's degree (90 quarter, 60 semester) OR 72 quarter or 48
semester credits from an accredited university, college, community
college or business school; OR ETS ParaPro Assessment result of 461
or higher
+ One year of related experience working with children in an
educational setting preferred
+ Successful experience as part of an educational team
preferred
+ Experience which demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and
skills in working effectively in a team environment, providing
support to achieve the desired goal(s) for the classroom and/or
program area
+ Possess excellent problem solving, analytical, and conflict
resolution skills and ability to think quickly
+ Experience working with children with moderate to severe
disabilities preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
+ Ability to effectively communicate with and appreciate
individuals from diverse, socio-economic backgrounds
+ Ability to act upon evasive and aggressive behavior of
students
+ Ability to attend mandatory training on the weekends and
successfully pass the district CPI, de-escalation/physical
restraint training
+ Ability to learn and use a computer monitor, keyboard, and
appropriate adaptive technologies
+ Ability to successfully implement educational programs and manage
student behavior with direction from the teacher
+ Ability to maintain confidentiality
+ Ability to be flexible with assigned tasks and schedules
+ Ability to develop relationships and supportive roles with
children who possess mental or physical disabilities
Other Requirements:
+ Ability to lift, move, physically restrain a child of the size
required by the job
+ Ability to independently and safely escort students around the
school building, grounds, and in the community
+ Ability to observe the behavior of students, both visually and by
listening and to communicate those observations with other
appropriate service providers
+ Regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities
of the position to achieve program requirements
Essential Functions:
+ Treat co-workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with
dignity and respect at all times
+ Serve as a positive role model for students, and practices the
behaviors that are expected of our students
+ Work in a flexible and cooperative manner
+ Work as a team member to assist the teacher in implementing and
evaluating goals and objectives on individual student IEPs
+ Participate in team meetings as appropriate for the purpose of
providing observational input or acquiring information pertinent to
the position
+ Manage behavior and assist students during class activities in
small groups or individually. Provide instructional assistance as
directed by appropriate certificated staff. Subject areas may
include academic subjects, basic life skills, social skills,
community access, personal hygiene, including toileting, swimming,
communication, physical and /or occupational therapy exercises and
job skills training. This will include assisting the teacher with
preparing materials for lessons and maintaining data collection
records as assigned.
+ De-escalate students having an emotional/behavioral crisis. Carry
out behavior management plans for individual students as
appropriate.
+ Dispense medication to students following district policy
+ Care for the personal hygiene needs of students with
disabilities, including but not limited to, feeding, diapering,
toileting, bathing, lifting, tube feeding, suctioning and other
health related issues with appropriate training
+ Produce and assemble teaching materials as directed by
appropriate certificated staff. Assist with data entry, record
keeping, and filing
+ Grade/correct papers and homeworkutilizing a rubric or key
+ Observe assigned students as they enter/leave school grounds, on
the playground, in the cafeteria and in the community and intervene
as appropriate to ensure the safety of students
+ Attend training meetings to broaden expertise in working with
students with special needs
+ Assignment may include assisting student(s) on and off buses
+ Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned
by administrator in alignment with their job classification
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