BENEFIT INFORMATION

Eligibility for SEBB medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, and LTD if anticipated to reach 630 hours in the school year. Eligibility for retirement based on 3.50 hrs/day or more for 5 or more consecutive months. Optional tax-sheltered annuities: Omni 403(b) and Deferred Compensation Plan. Personal leave, vacation leave (260-day employees only), and sick leave prorated based on FTE.

Selection for interview is based on evaluation of complete application file. Employment offer is based on employee evaluations, discipline history and attendance records, training and experience, references, and interview results. Hourly rate placement contingent upon verification of related WA public school experience.

This position is included in the classified staff non-supervisory bargaining unit. Union shop requirements and the Collective Bargaining Agreement apply to this position.

Employment contingent upon completion and verification of form information and background check with fee to be paid by applicant.

Pay for contracted classified employees is distributed once/month on the last business day of the month. Pay for employees who work less than full year is spread through August. Questions concerning pay processes may be directed to the Personnel Office.

Paraeducator - Supervision and Academic Intervention

AFFILIATION: PSE I

SALARY LEVEL: Salary Schedule A

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Building Principal and / or Certificated Teacher

Work Year: 180 Days

Hours Per Day: 4.25 hrs

POSITION SUMMARY:

Will work under the direction and in cooperation with a certificated staff member. The instructional assistant will provide academic support and work with individual and small groups of students in the classroom setting before, during or after the school day.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At a minimum, AA degree or higher, or two years of college (72 quarter credits), or ability to meet State-determined performance standards in reading, math and writing (i.e., para-educator assessment).
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Bilingual skills are desirable.
• Knowledge or training in positive behavior management and support.
• Ability to learn and monitor various student learning apps and programs.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment plus computer skills with knowledge of Google applications.
• Sensitivity towards children; ability to promote a child’s self-concept and self-regulation skills.
• Engage with students and staff to support a positive school climate.
• Previous successful experience of working with school-age children.
• Ability to function in a calm, efficient, courteous manner under stress and to exercise careful judgment, confidentiality and tact in the performance of duties.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and be able to work independently. Must be able to multi-task and prioritize daily workload.
• Ability to work with staff and students, including the monitoring and disciplining of student activities.
• Ability to obtain a valid First Aid certificate and CPR training if required.
• Ability to maintain consistent presence at assigned worksite and regular work hours specified under contract.
• Must comply with all district policies and code of professional conduct

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist supervising teacher(s) by administering tests, scoring tests, filing papers, maintaining student progress reports, organizing materials, setting up projects and giving support as required.
• Tutor individual and small groups of students to carry out daily reading and/or math instructional goals as necessary; provide guidance and motivation to students, facilitate mastery of skills concepts, and promote completion of work.
• Correct student assignments.
• Assist students/teacher with technology and materials.
• Prepare and inventory materials necessary for the classroom assignments.
• Facilitate appropriate behavior and classroom participation of students.
• Perform such other duties as, from time to time, may be required.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Language Skills:
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to staff, students and other employees.
• Mathematical Skills:
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of United States currency, weight measurement and volume.
• Reasoning Ability:
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but basic written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to work in a friendly manner with co-workers, staff and students. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and School Board policies.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Criminal background clearance
• Professional experience verification

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, or talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift 40 pounds and/or push/pull up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. The employee needs to be able to tell where a sound is coming from and hear in a noisy environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts in some vocational settings. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is continuously responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.