JOB DESCRIPTION
Puyallup School District
PESPA Level III
Special Education - EXCEL Paraeducator
Purpose Statement:
The purpose of this position is to support our district's special education program which provides services to students
having moderate to profound physical and developmental disabilities, including some students who are non- ambulatory
and non-verbal. Instruction and therapy focus on functional academics, communication and living skills. 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 collabor ation
with certified personnel
Helps prepare and adapt lessons and activities with teacher approval, to be used as class room activities and
instruction
Facilitates student involvement in school activities and community access
Attends to the personal hygiene needs of students, including diapering, toileting, catheterization, tube feeding,
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 be called upon to provide bus riding support
May attend program meetings and events, i.e. department meetings, open house, and or related in -service
activities/workshops
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 Paraeducators
Knowledge and Skills
Specialized knowledge and skills required to perform assigned tasks
First aid/CPR required
De-escalation training required
Tube feeding training required
Some experiential skills required to perform assigned tasks
Special Education EXCEL Paraeducator 04/2024