University Instructors, LLC is recruiting for immediate placement of a dynamic 1:1 special education paraprofessional to support the Clover Park School District. As a paraprofessional, you will directly impact students in special education programs. You will also partner with teachers to provide instruction, behavior management, and primary care to students.

Role and Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll support students who have individualized education plans (IEPs). You may also perform the following assignments:

• Assist students with hygiene, medical, and personal needs. This may include lifting, toileting, washing, and feeding with G-tubes.

• Assist students with transport and/or accompany students in transition activities.

• Assist with management of high-risk students who behaviors directly impact their access to education.

• Assist with preparation for and implementation of behavior management techniques, educational and vocational instruction, and vocational placement programs.

• Assist with IEP preparation at the direction of the classroom teacher. Monitor timelines for due process with re-evaluations and IEPs under the guidance of the special education teacher.

• Instruct students individually as well as in large or small groups while being primarily responsible for student(s) as assigned by and under the direction of the special education teacher.

• Support with administration of assessment instruments.

• Maintain class during special education teacher’s absence.

• Supervise students during lunch, recess, on and off the bus, assembly, and to other building locations.

• Collect relevant data for student IEPs and progress monitoring.

• Support the special education teacher in maintaining students records such as month end reports, schedules, attendance records, credits earned, and progress toward meeting classes and credits required for graduation.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Successful applicants will be able to:

• Demonstrate a willingness to learn classroom/behavior management techniques, Special Education terminology, toileting and feeding techniques, restraint techniques, and verbal de-escalation.

• Independently learn operations, procedures, processes, and uses of equipment.

• Exercise sound judgment including the handling of confidential matters.

• Lift up to 50 pounds and demonstrate a knowledge of proper lifting techniques.

• Communicate and interact clearly, concisely, and respectfully with students, parents, guardians, volunteers, teachers, and other staff in a diverse environment.

• Adjust to new and different working conditions.

• Learn and implement medical intervention techniques under the direction of a knowledgeable professional.

Individuals may also need to meet eligibility requirements for entry onto a military base.

We are ready to support you as you advance in your educational career.

University Instructors will employ those selected and pay a competitive hourly rate of $25.00 for at least 45 school days. During your time as a contractor with UI, we will provide:

• Hands-on mentoring and coaching from experts with experience in the special education field.

• Additional paid time to complete enhanced professional development.

• Support beginning the required training on 14 Special Education Core Competencies.

After serving at least 45 days as a UI contractor, you will have the opportunity to apply to become a full-time employee of Clover Park School District. As a district employee, you will qualify for:

• All benefits available to district employees including additional time for professional development, tuition assistance, and eligibility to vest in the state pension fund.

• Continued support developing in your career.

Upon becoming a district employee, you may see a slight decrease in your hourly pay. This is due to receiving the benefits the district offers its full-time employees.

$27 hourly