Special Program Para 2, ISEP 18779-2026
$59,612,800–$71,635,200 year
On-siteVancouver, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Implement educational programs and manage student behavior in small groups or individually while assisting teachers with lesson preparation and data collection. De-escalate emotional or behavioral crises and carry out individual behavior management plans. Observe assigned students throughout the school day and community to ensure safety, taking data on behaviors and communicating observations to service providers. Produce teaching materials, assist with data entry and record keeping, and grade or correct papers using assigned rubrics. Work as a team member to assist in implementing and evaluating goals and objectives on individual student IEPs. Participate in team meetings to provide observational input and attend mandatory training on CPI and de-escalation. Work 6.5 hours per day for 9 months per year.
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, 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, take data on behaviors, 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 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 moderate to severe disabilities
- 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 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(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
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