SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAEDUCATOR - DEVELOPMENTAL KINDERGARTEN

Transition to Kindergarten and Special Education Developmental Kindergarten Paraeducator 07/2025

JOB DESCRIPTION Puyallup School District PESPA Level III

Transition to Kindergarten Paraeducator or Special Education - Developmental Kindergarten Paraeducator

Purpose Statement: The purpose of this position is to support our district's special education program which provides services to kindergarten age students within a self-contained or general education setting. Responsibilities vary with the individual assignment, but typically include instruction of students, monitor student behavior, student hygiene, classroom housekeeping, and preparation of materials, testing, and data collection /reporting.

Essential Functions Instructs/tutors students individually or in a small group setting under the direction of certificated employee(s) Acts as an instructional resource for classroom teachers Assists in the evaluation of student needs and in preparation of appropriate lessons and materials in collaboration with certified personnel Helps prepare and adapt lessons and activities with teacher approval, to be used as classroom activities and instruction Facilitates student involvement in school activities, including playground activities Attends to the personal hygiene needs of students, including diapering, toileting, catheterization, dressing and wheelchair transfer; may lift children when necessary to accommodate personal hygiene needs Maintains and/or assists with student behavior including maintenance of positive student behavior Assists with the supervision of students during building activities, such as assemblies, building emergency drills and special programs Monitor students with medical plans (possible seizures) Assist certificated staff with de-escalation and restraint based on individual student plans and approved district training

Other Functions May attend building meetings and events i.e. staff meetings, open house, and/or related in-service activities/workshops May serve on building committees May attend program meetings and events, i.e. department meetings, open house, and or related in-service activities/workshops May be required to ride the bus Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment Performs other related duties as assigned

Education High school diploma or equivalent Must meet minimum state requirements for Paraeducator

Transition to Kindergarten and Special Education Developmental Kindergarten Paraeducator 07/2025

Knowledge and Skills Full working knowledge and skills required to perform assigned tasks De-escalation Training required Some experiential skills required to perform assigned tasks Intermediate oral/written communications required Primary responsibilities require basic curriculum skills The job frequently is required to function in complex situations

Responsibility Tasks require some independent judgment with consultation of supervisor or administrator Decisions are made within assigned tasks Decisions are made to achieve structured results Occasionally required to resolve unexpected issues Occasional discretion and access to confidential/privileged information High risk or impact if errors are made

Planning & Organizing Planning/organization of own work product Limited reporting required Collecting and some assessment of data or reporting

Working Conditions Moderate Interruptions Limited Deadlines Few emotionally charged interactions Work requires moderate safety precautions Moderate exposure to weather conditions Frequent risk/exposure to human borne pathogens Work requires special safety or health precautions associated with adverse conditions when working with students Moderate exposure to noise Moderate standing (31-60%) Moderate lifting (11-30 lbs. / occasionally) Moderate prolonged sitting (31-60%) Limited carrying (1-10 lbs. / seldom) Limited climbing Moderate transferring of students Frequent stooping and bending Moderate twisting Moderate fine dexterity Moderate pushing and/or pulling Frequent toileting Frequent diapering Limited tube feeding Limited hand feeding

Required Testing Successfully pass the Paraeducator Test

Clearances Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance