Paraeducator - General Instruction @ FWE #1729

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Be at least eighteen years of age
• •Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent
• •Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• •Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university
• •Completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council
• •Received a passing score on one of the PESB approved assessments
• •Hold an AA or higher degree from a college or university
• •Have completed at least two years college with 72 college credits accrued
• •Have passed the OSPI approved test
• •First Aid, CPR and AED certification
• •Completion of all state required paraeducator certifications
• •Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint clearance
• •I-9 employment eligibility in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act
• •HIV/HBV training
• •Human Resources new hire training
• •Knowledge of basic concepts of child growth, development, and developmental behavior characteristics pertaining to students in grades pre-school through age 21 including students with special learning needs and English language needs
• •Knowledge of student behavior management strategies and techniques
• •Knowledge of appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar
• •Knowledge of basic arithmetical concepts
• •Knowledge of routine record management, storage, and retrieval systems and procedure
• •Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form in English
• •Ability to demonstrate an empathetic, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied age, ability and cultural backgrounds
• •Ability to perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office related machines and equipment
• •Ability to learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures in the enhancement of a positive educational environment
• •Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions
• •Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults
• •Ability to follow specific student educational plans
• •Ability to manage and guide student behavior
• •Ability to use a personal computer for extended periods of time
• •Ability to use a telephone and other office equipment
• •Ability to perceive the nature of sound; near/far visual acuity, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate business related equipment, and handle and work with various materials and objects
• •Ability to communicate orally; manual dexterity to operate office machines, gross and fine motor skills
• •Ability to exert 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry push, pull, or otherwise move objects
• •Ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
• •Ability to sit for extended periods of time, running, walking, standing
• •Ability to tolerate exposure to hot, cold, humid or windy conditions caused by weather conditions
• •Physical ability to tolerate exposure to hot, cold, humid or windy conditions caused by weather conditions
• •Physical ability to lift, carry and support students weighing up to 150 pounds
• •Ability to drive a van and large pickup over mountain passes and in heavy city and freeway traffic
• •Ability to flex schedule as needed for pickup and delivery of classroom supplies, projects and lab supervision
• •Ability to coordinate responsibilities between vocational departments
• •Ability to facilitate, under direction, the setup and implementation of lab projects to facilitate student learning
• •Must be able to successfully accomplish position responsibilities in English and Spanish
• •Must be able to communicate with students in Spanish in various settings in order to respond to questions, resolve minor conflicts or establish relationships
• •Must be able to relay information in Spanish to parents from the classroom teacher via the phone or in person
• •Must be able to respond to phone calls from Spanish speaking persons in the office or respond in person to Spanish speaking visitors in the office
• •Must be able to administer and score a variety of criterion referenced and general aptitude tests
• •Must be able to record test results
• •Must be able to maintain regular punctual attendance
• •Must be able to adhere to federal and state laws and district regulations, policies, procedures and practices
• •Must be able to observe strict confidentiality regarding student information
• •Must be able to attend off site trainings and workshops as deemed necessary

Desired Qualifications

• •Training or knowledge of cultural differences
• •Demonstrated bi-literate competencies in oral and written English and Spanish
• •Preferred written and oral proficiency in Spanish
• •Training or coursework in child growth and development, instructional technology, or a closely related field