DESCRIPTION:  The developmental kindergarten/pre-school paraeducator, under direct supervision of the teacher and building principal, will assist the teacher with coordinating activities or perform specialized duties to assist the classroom teacher in providing instruction, and supervision of developmentally delayed pre-school age children in a variety of instructional and non-instructional settings.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. The developmental kindergarten/pre-school paraeducator is required to have the equivalent of two years of college or be willing to take and pass a competency test
2. Must be bilingual in Spanish/English
3. Must have a valid food handlers permit
4. Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs.
5. Willing to be trained to use health related aids/assistive technology. (feeding tube, voice activated devices)
6. Must have the willingness or desire to work with children with developmental delays
7. Must be willing to assist with the hygiene of students including changing of diapers
8. Must demonstrate responsible behavior and independent work habits

*Changes or alterations to the above may be adjusted by the supervisors as deemed necessary.

Desired Qualifications:

SALARY RANGE:  PLEASE SEE OUR PSE SALARY SCHEDULE A 

http://go.boarddocs.com/wa/warden/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=BLFT9B6DEEA3

Reports to:

Special Education Director, Building Principal, Special Education Teacher

Supervises:

No direct report

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Relate in a positive manner with children, supervisory staff, parents and other teachers
2. Work with children 1x1, or in small groups, as directed by the teacher
3. Make home visits with the teacher and act as an interpreter when necessary
4. Assist the teacher in developmental screens, evaluations and meetings with parents and staff
5. Work patiently and calmly with students who exhibit challenging behaviors
6. Use health related aids/assistive technology (feeding tube, voice activated devices)
7. Assist with the hygiene of students including changing of diapers
8. Perform other duties as requested by the classroom teachers or building principals concerning special education students.
9. Remain confidential regarding school matters such as paperwork, student conduct and family matters.

*Changes or alterations to the above may be adjusted by the supervisors as deemed necessary.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Working area will be in multiple locations depending on the needs of the students.  Provide assistance in the educational needs of students.  Provide assistance in the preparation and maintenance of educational materials.  Provide assistance in the supervision of students including escorting students to and from classes.  Provide assistance in the reinforcement of the teacher’s directions, activities or skills to be practiced.  Assignment will be determined on the needs of the students and is subject to change when the needs of the students change.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Experience in a rural school district working with a diversified population.  Coaching, club and advisory positions available.

Terms of Employment

Consistent with district policies and current Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Evaluation

Evaluation of this position will be consistent with State and district requirements.

Physical and Environmental Requirements of the Position:

 The physical demands and work environment 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.

The employee must lift and/or move 25 to 50 pounds, and may assist, move, or retrain students with greater weight when required to intervene in student safety issues.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, lift, carry, move about, hear and speak. Employee may be required to perform extensive work at a computer display terminal.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, or consistent with the subject being taught, but can be abnormally loud on occasion.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work in outside weather conditions and be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, temperature fluctuations, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals commonly used in instruction and/or cleaning.  It may be expected that the individual could be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials during the course of their duties. The employee may be exposed to infectious disease as carried by students.

The employee may be required to travel in school owned or leased vehicles while supervising and assisting students.

The Warden School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, families with children, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a disabled person, Viet Nam or more recent veteran status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  This holds true for all district employment and opportunities.  Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX/RCW 28A.640 compliance officer, Michele Cram, and Section 504/ADA coordinator, Denise McCaffery, at 101 W. Beck Way, Warden, WA  98857.  Telephone (509) 349-2311 ext, 1580.

El Distrito Escolar de Warden cumple con todas las reglas y regulaciones federales y estatales y no discrimina por razones de edad, raza, credo, color, origen nacional, sexo, orientación sexual, estado civil, las familias con niños, la presencia de cualquier discapacidad sensorial, mental o física o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o animal de servicio por una persona con una discapacidad, Vietnam o estado veterano más reciente y proporciona igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. Esto es cierto para todo el empleo y las oportunidades del distrito. Las preguntas sobre los procedimientos de cumplimiento y / o quejas pueden ser dirigidas a Courtney McCoy, la oficial de cumplimiento título IX / RCW 28A.640 del distrito escolar,  Michele Cram y a la coordinadora de la Sección 504/ADA, Denise McCaffery, al 101 W. Beck Way, Warden, WA 98857. Teléfono (509) 349-2311 extensión 1580.