Special Program Para 2, ICSP 1:1 18788-2026
$59,612,800–$71,635,200 year
On-siteVancouver, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Support students with moderate to severe disabilities through one-on-one instruction, behavior management, and daily activities including academic subjects, life skills, and sensory integration. Monitor student behavior, collect and enter data, and assist teachers in implementing Individualized Education Program goals. Observe students in classrooms, cafeterias, and community settings to ensure safety while maintaining confidentiality. Produce teaching materials, grade work, and attend mandatory training on de-escalation and autism support. Work as a team member to provide mainstream support and assist with self-regulation during small group or individual activities.
Required Qualifications
- Documentation verifying a high school diploma or GED
- Official transcripts verifying an Associate's degree (90 quarter, 60 semester)
- 72 quarter or 48 semester credits from an accredited university, college, community college or business school
- ETS ParaPro Assessment result of 461 or higher
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- 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 and grounds
- 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
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- One year of related experience working with children in an educational setting
- Successful experience as part of an educational team
- 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 moderated to severe disabilities
- Ability to effectively communicate with and appreciate individuals from diverse, socio-economic backgrounds
- 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 classroom and Supported Communication teacher(s)
- 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
- Ability to use non-verbal strategies to communicate with, re-direct, and de-escalate student behavior
- Provide main stream support when appropriate, and have a desire to commit to these students and this program
- Exhibit willingness to learn about the disability of autism and put the information into practice
- Assist students with self regulation during class activities in small groups or individually
- Attend training meetings to broaden expertise in working with students with special needs
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