FREEMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT

PARA EDUCATOR(S)/SPECIAL EDUCATION - Mon-Fri - 7.0 hrs/day

 

SUMMARY: A para educator instructs students in an individual or group setting. He/She helps with assigned learning activities and provides assistance to students under the direction of the special education teacher.

    

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide one-on-one instruction/supervision in self-contained classroom as needed.
2. Keep student/staff information confidential.
3. Provide instructional support to students in accordance with teacher directions.
4. Record data on individual student progress in the curriculum and behavior program.
5. Assist student(s) with behavior management by consistently following the plan developed by the staff including but not limited to redirecting, teaching replacement behavior and providing reinforcement.
6. Work cooperatively with members of the team.
7. Develop a rapport with special needs or at-risk students.
8. Perform computer tasks that are needed for the program as directed by supervisors.
9. Be familiar with special education and district policies and procedures.
10. Promote student independence in the school setting.
11. Refer concerns for safety, health and discipline to the supervising teacher or principal.
12. Perform other tasks as reasonably requested by the teacher or administrators.
13. Ability to respond appropriately to aggressive and physical behaviors. Ability to utilize de-escalation techniques.
14. Physically capable of lifting a student (must be able to lift 50 pounds). Heavier lifting will utilize a two person lift or assistive devices. Willing and physically capable of kneeling, bending and working or sitting on the floor with students, based on student needs.
15. Ability to attend to personal care of students, such as; toileting, lifting, transferring, changing, feeding and providing other services, depending on the needs of the student(s).
16. Ability to perform varied tasks in a busy atmosphere.
17. Playground and lunchroom supervision.
18. Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Two years of college studies: 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits required or completion of Praxis Exam with a passing score.  Preference given to Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA).

 

Clearances & Training

Washington State Patrol/FBI Background Check

Blood Borne Pathogen Training

 

Terms of Employment

• This is a continuing contract beginning the 2025/2026 school year.  Salary is based upon placement on the salary schedule and experience. 
• Benefits – Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are
  provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Additional benefits may include sick leave, personal days, and holidays.

The district will provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities program without discrimination based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any physical, sensory or mental disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.  The district will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society.  District programs shall be free from sexual harassment.  Auxiliary aids and services will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX officer and/or Section 504/ADA coordinator: Randy Russell, Ph.D., Superintendent, 15001 S. Jackson Road, Rockford, WA  99030, 509-291-3695.