To be considered for any Paraeducator position (including Substitute positions), please provide a copy of your high school diploma or GED equivalent (unofficial copy).

To be eligible for a regular Paraeducator position, please provide ONE of the following:

• An official transcript from an accredited college or university conferring your AA Degree (or higher)
• An official transcript identifying successful completion of 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits from an accredited college or university
• A copy of your ParaPro Test (Praxis) with a passing score of 455 or higher

Substitute Paraeducators pay begins at $20.88 for the first 30 days of work (30 jobs not calendar days) and goes up to $23.20 on the 31st day of work.

*                                       BREMERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT 100-C*

*                                         JOB DESCRIPTION - PARAEDUCATOR*

JOB SUMMARY

The position of Paraeducator is responsible for assisting teachers with planning curriculum; preparing materials and resources for student instruction; conducting student assessments for placement/progress reporting; maintaining student records.  Paraeducators serving special needs students may be required to assist with student mobility; provide medical support; perform therapy sessions as directed; operate assistive technology; and assist with the implementation of the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP). 

Reports to and evaluated by:           Building Supervisor or Designee

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Under the supervision and direction of a certificated staff member, the paraeducator will:

• Instruct individuals or small groups to promote student learning objectives (i.e. reviewing letters/sounds, introducing new concepts/strategies, assisting students with self-corrections).  This includes assisting with the implementation of students' Individual Education Plans, including progress reporting and WAAS portfolio prompts.

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``` - Supervise students to ensure safety and well-being (i.e., classroom, lunchroom, recess, safety patrol, bus duty, parking areas).  Supervision of special needs students may include students who exhibit unsafe, aggressive, or self-injurious behaviors or have medical conditions that require assistance and supervision.

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``` - Maintain student records/information (i.e. student daily attendance, grades, individual education plans, assessments); assess and monitor student progress; assist in the preparation of reports and documents to meet district and/or state reporting requirements. 

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``` - Conduct student assessments to determine student placement and to evaluate progress.

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``` - Assist certificated staff with planning and preparing curriculum, materials, and resources as needed.

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``` - Process students' daily work; correct, grade, and record papers; communicate progress to students and teachers.

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``` - Assist students with toileting and basic hygiene needs; able to perform a one- or two-person lift.

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``` - Provide medical assistance (i.e., suctioning, tube feeding, disbursing medications, and seizure monitoring) and/or therapy sessions (i.e., occupational, physical, or speech language therapy) as directed by certificated staff or health care professionals.  This may include medical assistance that requires specific training by a health care professional.

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``` - Provide off-site supervision of students participating in a work-based learning programs or athletic activities.

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``` - Attend meetings and training as required to improve knowledge and maintain skills.

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