POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The position of Para Educator II (Resource) is done for the purpose of assisting and supporting students as identified with individual learning needs for maximizing student success.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Provides for the physical, health and safety needs of students.
• Provides social, emotional, behavioral and educational support for students with identified individual learning needs.
• Provides direct academic, functional, vocational and specifically-designed instruction.
• Serves as advocate and support of students with individual learning needs in a least restrictive environment.
• Encourages and fosters student independence in all settings.
• Collaborates with teachers and other support staff as required for the position
• May be required to help students with activities of daily living on an occasional basis
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports directly to and is supervised by building administrator, receives direction from assigned certificated staff.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):

Required:
o High school graduation or equivalent and

o And have at least one of the following:

• ETS Paraeducator Assessment, or
• Have an Associate of Arts degree (original transcripts), or 
• Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at an institution of higher education (original transcripts), or
• Have completed a registered apprenticeship program (certificate);
• Foreign degrees accepted if evaluated by a NACES member company.

Preferred:
o Experience working individually with students with diverse aptitudes and levels of achievement and with behaviorally disabled students.
o Right Response Training

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require):

• First Aid/CPR certification required

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):

• Understands the basics of child development and the behavior of children
• Knowledgeable of reading, writing and arithmetic
• Understands safety procedures for students and staff
• Demonstrates basic lifting techniques with correct form and in alignment with safety guidelines

SKILLS (position requirements at entry):

• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
• Works with students in a warm and confident manner
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively as member of a team
• Possesses ability to follow oral and written directions
• Demonstrates ability to model and monitor appropriate student behavior
• Utilizes de-escalation strategies.
• Maintains confidentiality and respect between students, parents and teachers
• Maintains positive relationships with students, staff, parents and the public
• Able to perform all physical activities and meet all physical requirements indicated above
• Demonstrates multicultural sensitivity with the ability to effectively and collaboratively work with diverse populations
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with all applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a general posting for one or more Special Education Para Educator II (Resource) temporary positions, assignment ends at the end of the school year. Positions may be full or part-time and will be filled as specific openings are identified.

AISP pay range B  ($20.83 per hour) for a 180-day annual assignment. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.  The provisions of the collective bargaining agreement cover salary, benefits and working conditions. Benefits include retirement, medical, dental, vacation, holidays, and other benefits according to Board policy.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Coordinator: Jeff Lowell, 425-456-4010 or lowellj@bsd405.org; Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Heather Edlund, 425-456-4156 or edlundh@bsd405.org; Civil Rights/Nondiscrimination Compliance Coordinator Alexa Allman 425-456-4040 or allmana@bsd405.org. Address for all three: 12111 NE 1st St., Bellevue, WA 98005.