Specialize Program Life Skills Paraeducator- McClintock

• Support instruction and behavior interventions using ABA techniques such as prompting, positive reinforcement, discrete trial training (DTT), and task analysis as directed by the classroom teacher.

• Facilitate expressive and receptive communication by modeling and encouraging student use of AAC devices, picture exchange systems, and other tools under teacher or therapist guidance.

• Use proactive de-escalation strategies and follow the student’s behavior support plan and approved Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) techniques to ensure safety and support student regulation.

• Deliver individualized or small group academic and functional instruction, monitor student engagement, and reinforce positive behaviors as directed by the teacher or specialist team.

• Administers first aid to provide emergency care.

• Assist with needs related to working with special needs students such as diapering, tube feeding, toileting, catheters, lifting, etc.

• Provide one-on-one instruction or group instruction.

• Assist classroom teacher and/or building administrator(s) with classroom management.

• Assist with preparing materials needed to conduct lessons.

• Provide support or supervision during student arrival and/or departure to include but not limited to cross walk duty, transit to bus, transit from bus, unloading and/or loading wheelchair bound students.

• Assist with light cleaning, issuing of equipment for necessary activities, setting up, taking down and/or supervising students during age-appropriate games/activities.

• Adhere to District safety policies and/or procedures as well as required program guidelines.

• Attend and complete annual required training hours for paraeducator certification.

• Provide support, supervision and/or assistance administering tests, quizzes, exams, or any assessment as directed by teacher for the purpose of evaluating student progress or learning.

• Maintain accurate and efficient student records within student information management system(s).

• Translate verbal and/or written information for the purpose of assisting students, district personnel, parents and/or guardians. (Bilingual only).

• Participate in District meetings to communicate information and gain feedback and/or direction on a variety of issues.

• Assists with supervision of students to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.

• Assist other personnel as may be required to support them with the completion of their work activities.

• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.

• Assist with contacting parents and/or guardians regarding student behavior and academic progress.

• Willingness to review materials provided by district personnel and/or willingness to attend college classes for the purpose of improving instructional skills.

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

• Bilingual and/or Biliterate (Spanish), desired but not required.

• Must meet one or more of the following:

• Associates degree (AAS, AA) or higher;

• Earned 72 college quarter credits or 48 semester credits in college level 100 or higher courses;

• Passing score on the Educational Testing Service (ETS) paraeducator assessment.

• Prior paraeducator experience, college, or on-the job experience preferred but not required.

• Experience working with students who are special needs preferred but not required.

• Valid First aid and/or CPR card for infants and children or willing to obtain.

• Prior experience in a K-12 school setting preferred but not required.

• Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) trained or willing to attend training.

Pasco School District