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Public Health Paraeducator

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Wapato, WA

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Administrative Skills, Audiovisual, Budgeting, CPR Certification, Cafeteria, Child Development, Conflict Resolution, Diversity, Documentation Format, Emergency Procedures, First Aid, Healthcare, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Identify Issues, Manual Dexterity, Mathematics, Medical Conditions, Multitasking, Office Equipment, On Call, People Management, Personal Care, Physical Demands, Problem Solving Skills, Public Health, Record Keeping, Safety Process, Secondary School, Special Education, Special Needs, Team Player, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Materials, User Documentation
LOCATION
Wapato, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a Substitute Paraeducator to work at a facility in Wapato, WA . These are registry positions with our company.

Pay Rate: $17.50 / hour

Shift: Days, on-call

Description: This is an on call Paraeducator position, Monday – Friday, Wednesdays are half days.

Grade level: preschool – high school (float). Must be able to help carry student if needed.

Purpose Statement:

The job of Special Education Para Educator was established for the purpose/s of assisting in the supervision and instruction of special needs students, under the supervision of a certificated staff, in a special education classroom or one on one; assisting students in performing their academic studies, daily living, speech/language and special health care activities; monitoring student in a variety of different settings e.g. classroom, between classes, playground, field trips, cafeteria, etc.; and providing clerical support to teacher.

 

Functions
  • Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials for the purpose of providing an opportunity for all special education students performing at different learning levels and/or with different functional limitations to participate in instructional programs.
  • Assists students requiring support in addressing personal care needs due to medical condition and/or physical limitations (e.g. toileting, feeding, etc.) for the purpose of allowing students to function in school environment.
  • Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
  • Confers with teachers and/or parents if requested for the purpose of providing information related to the student’s progress as established in their individual educational program.
  • Implements lessons for the purpose of assisting students in achieving their academic and social objectives.
  • Instructs students in a variety of activities in individual and group settings (e.g. academic subjects, reading, math, language, social skills, daily living skills, speech/language, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives, implement plans for remediation of students deficiencies in accordance with students individual educational program goals and ensuring students success in school.
  • Maintains instructional materials and/or student files/records (e.g. adapting instructional materials, cleaning work areas, checking papers, taking attendance, audio visual equipment, set up art/science projects, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable information.
  • Monitors individual and/or groups of special education students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, halls, field trips, cafeteria, library, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
  • Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. student records, daily progress charts, correcting papers, copying, preparing instructional materials, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher and/or in providing necessary records/materials.
  • Promotes good habits for the purpose of improving the quality of students outcome and encouraging student development.
  • Must be able to help carry student if needed

 

Job Requirements:  Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
  • SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks using existing skills. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.
  • KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: instructional procedures and practices; age appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; conflict resolution; and stages of child development/ behavior.
  • ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize jobrelated equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; and working as part of a team.

 

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget.  There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services

 

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 34% sitting, 33% walking, and 33% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment and in a clean atmosphere.

 

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.



If interested, please apply through this job post. You may send a copy of your most recent resume. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at (626)873-1098 and ask to speak with Michael Monday-Friday (08:30 AM - 05:00 PM MT).

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