Special Services Bilingual Instructional Paraeducator - Chess - Pasco School District
Pasco, WA
About the Job
All KAP applicants are required to show proof of 72 college level credits, an AA degree (or higher), or passed the Para Professional Assessment. If an applicant is in need of testing, they can still apply, and if they are the finalist candidate they will need to pass the Para Professional before being hired into the role.
ASSIGNMENT: Candidate will supervise the in-school suspension program/time out room. The duties of this position consist of maintaining a quiet, controlled environment for students who are in time-out or in-school suspension; monitoring assignments from classroom teachers; working with students, counselors, administrators and teachers to evaluate student progress; provide written and oral communication to parents and teachers; and assist in helping students develop a personal action plan. The successful candidate may also be responsible for sorting and processing all the discipline referrals into a database, generating weekly reports, doing all minor attendance issues, being a resource person for teachers and administrators concerning discipline issues, rescheduling of detentions, and handling parent phone calls and questions.
- AA degree or 90 quarter-hour college credits*. Transcripts must on file to be considered for an interview. Completion of the ETS ParaPro Assessment test with a score of 461 or higher will be accepted in lieu of college credits. Proof of score must be on file.
- Ability to interact with students or groups of students and maintain discipline.
- Experience in conflict resolution and working with at-risk students.
- Proven ability to develop positive rapport with students.
- Experience and skills in working with limited English speaking students.
- Prefer candidate that is a team player, positive, with good communication skills.
- Must be able to demonstrate flexibility working with other staff in variety of locations.
- Must have strong interpersonal skills working with a team staff, students, and parents.
- Accurate keyboarding experience.
- Proficiency in verbal and written skills and a working knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, and English usage.
- Previous experience working with high needs students.
- Ability and willingness to provide medical or health services such as catheterization, diapering, toileting, feeding, tube feeding and assisting students with other activities involving self-care, which may be required.
- Must maintain positive learning environment and have ability to relate to all students, parents, and colleagues.
- Ability to exercise sound independent judgment, including appropriate handling of confidential matters.
- Willingness to work with students with special needs and discipline behavior problems.
- Ability and willingness to provide medical or health services such as catheterization, diapering, toileting, feeding, tube feeding and assisting students with other activities involving self-care, which may be required.
- Ability to communicate in another language.
- Ability to exhibit multicultural and ethnic understanding and sensitivity with the ability to communicate effectively with all cultural groups in the school community.
- Desired characteristics are: flexibility; ability to organize ideas, time and materials to accomplish goals; enthusiasm; ability to express ideas clearly and understand concepts being discussed; ability to learn new ideas and skills; ability and willingness to develop favorable relationships with students; and willingness to model behavior deemed appropriate by the school district and the community.