Paraeducator – Special Education

Reports to: Principal Location: Jefferson Lincoln Elementary

Bargaining Unit: Part-Time Teamsters FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

Paraeducators working in the resource room classrooms assists the classroom teacher in supervision and instruction of special education students by following the goals of the student’s Individual Education Plan.

Required Qualifications:

Associates’ Degree or 72 quarter college credits or have passed the ETS
Ability to obtain a Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, possess awareness (for self and others), listen actively, be patient, incorporate humor/lightheartedness into work, be empathic, possess a growth mindset, and be customer-service oriented
Ability to support the District’s vision, mission, and goals including the belief that all students can succeed
Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive attitude
Ability to maintain timely and professional lines of communication with students, families, staff, and building administration
Ability to create organizational systems and to flexibly respond to changing student needs, meet deadlines, and multi-task when necessary
Ability to function in a calm, efficient, courteous manner under stress and exercise careful judgment, confidentiality, and tact in the performance of duties
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, work effectively under pressure, and maintain professional relationships with students, co-workers, and administration
Right response trained or willing to be trained upon employment
Ability to work independently\Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to speak Spanish
Positive experience working with adolescents
Experience working in a K-12 school setting

Essential Functions for this Position:

Communicates clearly, accurately, concisely, and professionally
Adapts classroom work under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce classroom objectives
Assists teachers for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and/or developing daily living and behavioral skills
Administers first aid, medical, and/or physical assistance (moving, lifting, eating, toileting, tube feeding, catheterizations, etc.)
Monitors individual students, classroom and/or playground activities to maintain a safe and positive learning environment
Maintains classroom equipment and students’ files/records as they pertain to special education
Confers with teachers to provide input on schedule development, lesson planning, and student progress
Restrains students using Right Response Training methods when appropriate
Performs record keeping and basic clerical functions to support the teacher(s)
Attends various meetings to support students
Attends trainings as directed or appropriate
Other duties as assigned

Salary:

$18.97-$25.32 hourly, Depending on experience and qualifications

$.50 per hour additional for employees with an Associate of Arts degree or higher

$.50 per hour additional for employees who fluently speak, write, and read Spanish

Work schedule: Temporary position for the 2024-25 school year: M-F (excluding non-school days), 6.5 hours per day – 192 days

Benefits:

11 paid holidays; sick leave and personal leave; health benefits through the School Employees’ Benefits Board including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance; and other fringe benefits as allowed under the Part-Time Teamsters Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Application Procedures:

Anyone interested in this position should apply through www.edjobsnw.org AND submit a letter of interest to Monica Grund, Principal at Jefferson Lincoln Elementary School at mgrund@centralia.wednet.edu. Current employees of Centralia School District need only to send a letter of interest to Monica Grund.

Working Condition and Physical Effort Requirements

	Seldom or Never	Monthly	Weekly	Daily	Hourly
Lift/push/pull/carry objects up to 10 lbs.				x
Lift/push/pull/carry objects 11-20 lbs.				x
Lift/push/pull/carry objects 21+ lbs.			x
Standing up to one hour at a time				x
Standing up to two hours at a time				x
Standing for more than two hours at a time				x
Stooping and bending					x
Ability to reach and grasp objects					x
Manual dexterity or fine motor skills					x
Ability to communicate orally					x
Ability to hear					x
Proofreading and checking documents for accuracy					x
Using a computer and computer software				x
Using various technology tools				x
Working in a normal office environment with few physical discomforts			x
Working in an area that is somewhat uncomfortable due to drafts, noise, temperature variations, or other conditions				x
Working in an area that is very uncomfortable due to extreme temperatures, noise levels, or other conditions		x
Working with equipment or performing procedures where carelessness would probably result in minor cuts, bruises, or muscle pulls	x
Operating automobile, vehicle or van	x

Centralia-Paraeducator-Special Ed. (Jefferson Lincoln) 24-25