What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraeducator, Special Education Integrated Program (IP) - LA2302 position at Kent School District?
This position is 6 hours per day, 9 months per year with spread pay over 12 months.
LOCATION: Kent Laboratory Academy
The Kent Laboratory Academy is an innovative school providing students and families with an option in public education. In partnership with the University of Washington Tacoma, our academy provides a more richly staffed and resourced school to actualize a personalized learning environment by enriching our curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
To honor a whole child approach, we are committed to build on the strengths of our students and their families to meet their needs. We are home to ten grade levels and six programs that are rooted in personalized learning. At Kent Laboratory Academy, each program provides a decidedly different school experience. Our small school size fosters authentic, meaningful relationships and mirrors the district’s demographics to pilot and innovate. Coupled with our unique structure, student learning is anchored in programs and environments that support a focused identity and clear outcomes.
- AA degree, 72 quarter-hour college credits, OR ParaPro Assessment with a score of 461 or higher. (Transcripts or proof of parapro score must on file to be considered for an interview.)
- Proof of High School completion. Copy of diploma or transcripts must be on file at start of employment. College transcripts that specifically state completion of high school will be accepted in lieu of high school diploma.
- 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 lift and transfer students in and out of wheelchairs, if needed.
- Physically strong enough to assist with restraint, lifting, and transferring students to a safe place.
- Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment, including handling of confidential matters.
- Experience working with students with special needs/high needs at the school level.
- Experience working with high needs students. Must not be afraid of students with behavior disorders.
- Crisis Intervention Training recommended.
- Must not be insulted by students swearing and using inappropriate language.
- Demonstrated ability to work with students who are in an at-risk situation.
- 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.
- Experience working with a diverse student population and the specific school demographics.
- Ability to be dependable, including good habits in attendance and punctuality.
- Must have strong communication skills.
- Must have strong interpersonal skills working with a team of adults.
- Must develop healthy, respectful, and positive relationships with students, parents, and staff.
- Must be able to take initiative to do what needs to be done without being told.
- Must be enthusiastic, positive and be a team member and able to demonstrate flexibility working with students, parents, and staff.
- Must maintain positive learning environment and have ability to relate to all students, parents, and colleagues.
- 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.
