JOB DESCRIPTION
Puyallup School District
PESPA Level III
Special Education - Resource Paraeducator
Purpose Statement:
The purpose of this position is to assist with the delivery of instructional services in the special education program.
Responsibilities vary with the individual assignment, but typically include instruction of students, monitor student
behavior, student hygiene, and preparation of materials, testing, and data collection/reporting.
Essential Functions
Instructs/tutors students individually or in a small group setting in resource as well as gen. ed. classes 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 assemble homework activities for students under the direction of certificated employee(s)
Facilitates student involvement in school activities
Assists and/or instructs students in computer usage and operation
Maintains and/or assists with student discipline including maintenance of positive student behavior
Assists with the supervision of students during building activities, such as assemblies, building emergency drills,
community access, vocational services and special programs
Assists students with building emergency drills
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
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 are required