Leave Replacement Learning Support Special Education Para - Tenino School District : Job Details

Job Posting: Tenino School Dist. - Learning Support Special Education Para Leave Replacement - 2024/2025 Today's Date: December 5, 2024 Closing Date: Open until filled Building: Multiple Locations Term: Leave Replacement Beginning January 6, 2025 - June 17, 2025 Hours/Schedule: 6.5 hours per day/Monday-Friday Supervisor(s): Building Principal Contract/Salary: Based on the 24-25 PSE Salary Schedule Benefits/Supplemental Information Description: This position assists special education teaching staff in a school setting by performing instructional and other support tasks with small groups of students and one-on-one with individual students. This position assists with independent living skills (including toileting), social/emotional needs, behavioral needs, and/or medical/physical needs. Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.
• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures.
• Works directly with students with a variety of special needs.
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts. Manage student behavior across settings using consistent and positive intervention strategies as directed.
• Elicit specific behaviors from children as indicated by the instructional program and individual plans. Implements, enters and tracks Individual Education Plan (IEP) data.
• Assists with de-escalation and physical restraint protocols consistent with district-provided training and individual plans as directed.
• Assist with the implementation of student health plans per the school district nurse and medical professionals in the community. Training to be provided by an appropriate resource.
• Works with students in various community/school sites including field trips, community centers, grocery stores, post office etc.
• Escorts and supervises assigned students in various activities (music, PE, counseling, recess, library, etc.). Models appropriate behavior with students, the community and staff.
• Presents subject matter to students, utilizing a variety of methods and techniques as planned by the teacher. Confers with teaching staff on the progress of students.
• Assists staff with record keeping, copying, filing, grading assignments and taking attendance. Monitors and assists students as needed.
• Assists with loading and unloading children to/from buses.
• Assists the teacher in developing and implementing educational materials. Follow the daily schedule as outlined by the teacher.
• Assists the teacher in the set-up and maintenance of the classroom, materials and supplies. Assists the teacher in scheduling appropriate meetings and completion of paperwork.
• Participates in scheduled staff meetings as assigned.
• Participates in and completes state-required paraeducator certification training as facilitated by the district. Engage in special training and/or coaching, as directed, to meet unique needs of assigned student(s).
• Maintain appropriate and secure confidential records, information, and inquiries. Ability to relate to children and their families in a positive and cooperative manner. Ability to relate to staff in a cooperative and positive manner.
• Other duties as assigned by the principal and/or Special Services Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least eighteen years of age, High School Diploma/GED, Associate Degree, 2 years of college
• (transcripts required) or passage of Published Paraprofessional Assessment. Proven ability to work with children.
• Proven ability to follow directions and procedures with a minimum of supervision. Proven ability to work with a variety of staff members in a positive manner.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality, specifically with student records, behavior, or academic concerns. Computer skills.
• Ability to follow all district safety rules. First Aid card required.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Employees must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Physical ability to lift 25 pounds to shoulder height. Ability to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.
• Ability to effectively manage student transition to a variety of locations (e.g. P.E., recess, buses and lunch) throughout the day.