Instructional Support Assistant

About the Employer

Job Summary

The Diverse Support Program Paraeducator works with our highest-need students, usually in a Diverse Support Classroom and sometimes within the General Education Classroom as well. They assist the teacher in general daily classroom activities and care for the student’s physical and emotional health, and safety, affirming their abilities, and striving to promote dignity in all relationships. The work assists toward the accomplishment of the mission of Woodland Public School of preparing students for career, life, and college so they can become a responsible and successful citizen. Work is performed under the direction of the Principal.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Required to have completed one of the following requirements:
• Either (1) documentation to support an Associate’s degree or transcripts to verify the comparable equivalence (i.e. 72 college quarter credits or 48 semester credits from an accredited university, college, community college or business school), or
• ETS Parapro Assessment with a passing score of 455 (this can be taken at ESD 112 or at Lower Columbia College), or
• The Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program: 65%, or
• Completed a Paraeducator 2 Apprenticeship Program.
• Required to complete 14 hours of the Fundamental Course of Study (FCS) within the first year of employment.

Woodland Public Schools - Diverse Support Program Paraeducator (2 Positions)

We appreciate your interest in employment with Woodland Public Schools. All applications are considered and reviewed. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) who possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the district conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications received, not all applicants will receive an interview. All district employees are encouraged to review their personnel file periodically to ensure that their file includes current and relevant documentation that supports their education, experience, training, etc., as it relates to qualifications described on job postings.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally, the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work habits: Performs duties efficiently, utilizes time appropriately, maintains an organized and safe work area, ensures confidentiality of information, adheres to regulations, produces quality work, completes work on schedule, shows initiative, demonstrates flexibility, uses safety equipment when appropriate, adapts and incorporates program and policy changes.
• Interpersonal skills: Shows respect for others, sensitivity to the needs of others, displays effective listening skills, communicates problems and concerns effectively and courteously.
• Dependability: Works independently of close supervision, maintains an acceptable attendance record, arrives on time and ready to work, demonstrates a positive feeling for work, accepts difficult assignments, accepts supervision and direction, acts professionally on the job site.
• Technical skills: Maintains and operates equipment, performs assigned cleaning tasks, follows appropriate safety guidelines, maintains accurate reports/records, demonstrates overall knowledge of job requirements.
• Other: Wears proper clothing and footwear, presents an appropriate appearance, participates in and takes advantage of educational opportunities, provides emergency assistance when needed, assists the appropriate certificated staff member(s) in developing specific goals for each student, assist the teacher in planning and evaluating overall learning goals and individual students’ progress.
• Tutor or guide individual(s) or small group of students in various subjects (i.e., reading, math, ESL, or other academic subjects).
• Perform clerical duties such as typing, filing, and record-keeping and maintain accurate data on student records.
• Grade/correct papers and homework.
• Assist in each student’s individual education plan, including development and implementation of instructional programs.
• Work with students with severe/profound disabilities in a one-on-one program.
• Work closely with general and special education teachers in planning lessons/skill-building activities, etc.
• Work with students and teachers in every obtainable subject area in traditional classroom settings.
• Track student progress utilizing the Student Data Management System.
• Daily documentation/charting of personal care and medical services.
• Monitor medically fragile students for health concerns, per their individual health care plans.
• Supervise students on off-campus trips (occurring daily to weekly).
• Provide personal care for students, including toileting and teeth brushing.
• Assist teachers in classroom operations and daily activities.
• Support students in classroom note-taking, organization, explanation, etc.
• Assist in reading, writing, and typing for students when required.
• Proctor classroom exams, quizzes, and other assignments in settings deemed appropriate for each student’s learning plan.
• Assist with behavior management programs, closely monitor students’ behavior on the school campus and make appropriate supervisory decisions; may be required to use physical restraint methods appropriately in the behavior management process.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Assist with loading and unloading of students on buses.
• Ability to complete de-escalation/physical restraint training, if required by district, as soon as possible after hiring.
• Assist in providing one-to-one and group instruction to students so as to meet content benchmarks.
• Classrooms teachers in evaluating and specifying a direction of instruction so as to maximize each student’s achievement.
• Record and maintain accurate data on student records.
• Assist administrators in maintaining appropriate discipline on campus and in school buildings.
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.