Summary:

Colville School District is now accepting applications for an Interim Extended School Year (ESY) Program Paraeducator this summer.  The position starts in June and ends in July. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in academic and skill areas designed by the teachers/specialists.
• Assist the special education teacher/general education teacher in the implementation of the student’s Individual Education Plan, including student accommodations and modifications.
• Assist the teacher in preparing materials and collecting and recording data.
• Assist the teacher in implementing behavioral and social skills programs as designed and supervised by certificated staff. Under the supervision of certificated staff, implement the district de-escalation techniques as needed.
• Assist students with physical and mobility needs and personal care.
• Assist secondary students with pre-vocational and transition activities.
• Manage student equipment and assistive technology as needed.
• Supervise and promote the safety of students in multiple settings.
• Follow student health care plans as needed.  

(Duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by this job classification. This is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements and does not limit the assignment of additional related duties for the position. Not all duties assigned are included, nor are all duties listed performed in every classroom every day.)

Physical Demands

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee must be able to give chase if the student runs away from the immediate contact area.
• The employee must appropriately respond to aggressive, unpleasant, socially inappropriate, and maladaptive behaviors (i.e., occasional spitting, biting, hitting, kicking, scratching, and uninvited sharing of bodily fluids).
• The employee must be able to work with medically fragile children.
• Employee must exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally while carrying, pushing, and/or pulling to move objects.
• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unaided and may lift over 50 pounds with the assistance of another person and/or a lift assist.
• Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit; do some stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching; and have significant fine finger dexterity.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Potential for non-traditional, non-direct student contact situations.
• The employee will regularly work in inside conditions and will include outside duties.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or ordinary infectious diseases carried by students.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education/Training:
  • Be at least eighteen years of age.
  • Provide proof of high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Completed and passed the ETS ParaPro Praxis Assessment as published by PESB by date of hire. (The ETS ParaPro assesses knowledge and skills in reading, writing, math, and assisting classroom instruction. Colville School District will lead the incumbent through the testing process; however, a passing score must be achieved before the incumbent may begin in position.)
  • Current First Aid/CPR card or willingness to obtain promptly.
  • HIV/Hepatitis Bloodborne Pathogen trained or the willingness to be trained promptly.
•  Skills/Abilities:
• • Understanding of child development and special needs of disabled children.
  • A favorable reporting of a state and national background check is required.
  • Demonstrates ability to model and monitor appropriate student behavior.
  • Maintains confidentiality and respect between students, parents, and teachers.
  • Previous experience working with students in an educational setting is highly preferred.
  • Previous experience working with children with significant disabilities is preferred.
  • Evidence of an interest in supporting learning experiences, with the ability to learn and perform the essential duties.
  • Ability to get along with students, staff, and the public.
  • Skills, ability, and commitment to perform Parent-Designated Adult (PDA) activities to include administering diabetes care such as carbohydrate calculations, administering insulin, and communicating information to parent/caregiver, and implementing Individual Healthcare Plans for medical concerns under the supervision of the school nurse.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator who fully and actively supports equal access for all people, regardless of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, and the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, and equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination. The following positions have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator – Exec. Director of Business & Operations, Section 504 Coordinator – Exec. Director of Student Services, Title IX Coordinator – Exec. Director of Student Services. Contact: 217 S. Hofstetter Street, Colville WA 99114 services@colsd.org 509-684-7850. The Colville School District is a drug free/tobacco free workplace. This organization requires a successful applicant to provide eligibility and verification of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act. Notice: The candidate selected will be hired on a temporary basis subject to favorable reporting of a state and national fingerprinting background. An Equal Opportunity Employer.