PURPOSE STATEMENT
This position is responsible for assisting certificated staff by performing instructional support tasks related to the students'' educational development within the total school environment and by being a positive role model for students. Assist with personal hygiene needs of the students such as toileting and feeding.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provide instructional support for IEP students by attending to the physical and program needs including sensory integration, motor skills, communication, pre-academic, academic and vocational curriculums.
- Provide support and structure for students needing behavior control.
- Provide one-on-one support for multiple handicapped students.
- Assist certificated staff in maintaining records, development of materials and preparation of teaching aides.
- Assist students in developing functional skills leading to independence.
- Operate computer and assistive technology equipment.
- Assist with personal hygiene needs of students.
- Lead small group activities.
- Communicate regularly with parents.
- Participate in evening family activity nights.
- Promote positive public relations when communicating with the public.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
- May serve on various district committees and/or departmental work teams.
- Perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
- Reports to the building administrator.
- Receives direction and guidance from other designated staff to include classroom teacher(s).
MENTAL DEMANDS
- Required to deal with a wide range of student, staff and public behaviors and needs in a positive and service oriented manner.
- May experience shifts in work schedule or work site according to district needs.
- May occasionally deal with distraught or difficult students or parents.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
- High School diploma or GED.
- AA Degree, 72 college level credits, or ability to pass the Federal Para-Educator test.
- Experience working with students in an educational setting and/or evidence of an interest in supporting learning experiences.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
- Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
- Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the district.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents - including phone and email communication.
- Possess the desire to be a role model for students and to interact positively with students.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the public.
- Ability to use/be trained to use Hoyer Lift with students.
Licenses/Special Requirements
- Requires fingerprinting and background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury or neglect of a minor.
- Must complete Walla Walla Public Schools Risk Management and Bloodborne Pathogens Training upon hire.
- Required to attend training for de-escalation procedures.
- May require a CPR/First Aid card depending on job assignment.
- Must be willing and eligible to be Type II Driver Certified (training provided) to transport students.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Para Educator on the PSE Classified Salary Schedule A
- 7 hours per day, 5 days per week, 189 days per school year; PSE Salary Schedule, Retirement, SEBB Benefits, 9 Holidays, Paid Sick Leave
CONDITIONS
The preceding list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.
The Walla Walla School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Walla Walla School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services and activities. For information regarding translation services or transitional bilingual education programs, contact (509) 527-3000. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Title IX Coordinator
Dr. Mindy Meyer, Director of HR
364 S. Park Street
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3000
Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Barb Casey, Director of Special Education
364 S. Park Street
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3000