Ellensburg School District #401

Classified Employee

PARAEDUCATOR III- Transition Program

DEFINITION: 

Under the supervision of the Transition certificated teacher, provides support services to secondary special education students who qualify for 17-21 transition services. This is a 6.5 hour per day position. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Observes and records behavior patterns and develops appropriate techniques to reinforce acceptable behavior at the assigned work site. 
• Monitors students at the work site, classroom and in the community
• Assists in the development of a variety of instructional materials related to assigned activities to be used at the work site. 
• Maintains student discipline in the classroom,  at the assigned work site and within the community 
• Assists with implementing an employment-related accommodation plan at the assigned work site. 
• Directs students in learning self-care techniques at the assigned work site. 
• Helps students address physical and medical needs and provides routine first aid as needed. 
• Prepares and maintains records and reports related to assigned activities; maintains documentation of work time.
• Operates a variety of equipment related to assigned activities including instructional media devices and office equipment.  

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE  

Knowledge of: 

• General concepts of disability conditions, development and behavior characteristics. 
• English usage, punctuation, spelling and grammar. 
• Child guidance principles and practices related to children with special education needs. 
• Basic instructional methods and techniques.
• Job site procedures and appropriate student conduct. 
• Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of students. 
• Policies and objectives of assigned programs and activities. 
• Operation of standard office and job site equipment. 
• Oral and written communication skills. 
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. 
• Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.  
• First aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures. 
• Basic math.  

Ability to: 

• Implement behavior modification techniques under the direction of Teacher or Behaviorist. 
• Monitor students in the classroom,  workplace and in the community. 
• Provide feedback to Staff regarding student performance. 
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. 
• Operate standard office and job site equipment. 
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.  
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 
• Observe health and safety regulations.  
• Maintain records and prepare reports. 
• Perform basic arithmetic calculations. 
• Administer First Aid and CPR.    
• Drive students to /from work placements using district vehicles.
• Assist and support students with the use of public transit 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 

Any combination equivalent to:  graduation from high school and some experience working with children in an educational or organized setting.  

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

• Valid Washington Driver’s license. 
• Willingness and Ability to obtain a Type 2 Driver’s License
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification preferred.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands 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. 

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard office and classroom equipment. 
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information. 
• Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor student activities. 
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally. 
• Sitting, standing or walking for extended periods of time. 
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling objects up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling heavy objects up 75 pounds with assistance. 
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

Indoor/classroom/outdoor;public/privately owned businesses The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate Hazards include: 

• Contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals. 
• Potential for contact with blood, other body fluids and communicable diseases.   

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Representation:  Public School Employees, Ellensburg Chapter
• Salary:  PSE Salary Schedule
• Benefits:  Health, Dental and Vision in accordance with the PSE Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Applicant must attend Right Response De-Escalation Training

BENEFITS:  Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). School employees | Washington State Health Care Authority 

Retirement benefits provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). State of Washington: Department of Retirement Systems

190 Day Employees - Paid leave benefits to include 12 days of sick leave, three personal leave days

ACKNOWLEDGMENT:

This Job description is intended to provide an overview of the requirements of the position. As such, it is not necessarily all-inclusive, and the job may require other essential and/or nonessential functions, tasks, duties, or responsibilities not listed herein. The District reserves the right to add, modify, or exclude any essential or nonessential requirement at any time with or without notice. Nothing in this job description, nor by the completion of any requirement of the job by the employee, is intended to create a contract of employment of any type.

Applicants of diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply.

Ellensburg School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, Rhonda Schmidt, 509-925-8011, Rhonda.Schmidt@esd401.org ; Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Lori Gylling, 509-925-8115, Lori.Gylling@esd401.org . Address for both coordinators: 1300 East Third Avenue, Ellensburg, WA 98926.