Paraeducator, Special Education School Adjustment Program (SA) - KM2310

Pay $23.81 - $27.60 / hour

Location Kent / Washington

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req# : 13359 This position is 6.5 hours per day / 5 days per week / 9 months per year - spread pay over 12 months. Kent-Meridian High School is a 9-12 high school of over 2000 students located within the city of Kent. KM is the most diverse high school in the state of Washington. It serves a richly diverse student population (81% students of color, 33% of students served in either ELL or SE, 71 different languages spoken); ethnically, racially, and socio-economically (70+% free / reduced lunch). There is a strong commitment by the staff and administration at KM to successfully prepare all students to be successful when they graduate. To ensure this commitment, KM has converted to a full Standards-based Instruction and grading system. Our transparent Standards-based grading system ensures students are assessed on specific standards and skills tied to scales that are meaningful and frequently measured. Our School Improvement plan is based on rigor, relevance, and relationships.

In addition, Kent-Meridian offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program for students in grades 11 and 12 as well as rigorous AP and Honors programs in the 9th and 10th grade. Kent-Meridian also offers AVID, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), a Technology Academy as well as a variety of co-curricular programs including sports, music, theater, and special interest activities.

Assignment

The school adjustment program is for students that demonstrate serious emotional-behavioral difficulties and have average cognitive functioning. Paraeducators assist the teacher(s) in various special education programs. The paraeducator's duties include small group instruction, one-on-one instruction, preparing materials for a lesson, correcting papers, teaming, collaboration between regular and special education staff and assisting students with individual learning and health needs. Position may require staff to provide individual student support as determined by the building administrator and / or classroom teacher.

Minimum Requirements

All Paraeducator 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. Upon hire, new paraeducators will be required to complete state required training offered through our KSD Professional Development Team.

Required Qualifications

• AA degree, 72 quarter-hour college credits, OR ParaPro Assessment with a score of 461 or higher. (Transcripts or proof of parapro score must be on file to be considered for an interview.)
• Completion of state required training upon hire.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Desired Characteristics

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