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.

Career and Technical Education

Family and Consumer Sciences ParaEducator

(Little Friends Preschool & Foods Lab)

AFFILIATION: PSE I

SALARY LEVEL: Salary Schedule A

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Building Principal and / or Certificated Teacher

Work Year: 180 Days, 6 hours per day

POSITION SUMMARY:

Work under the direction and in cooperation with a certificated staff member. The successful candidate will coordinate Little Friends Preschool logistics and assist the food lab teacher(s). The paraeducator will maintain a balance of providing a successful, nurturing, consistent, and safe preschool program while allowing high school students learning, involvement, guidance, and participation in the Little Friends Preschool.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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).
• Previous experience working with kindergarten students or preschool age children.
• Must possess a current Washington State Driver’s license, possess a type-II driver’s license (or ability to obtain one) and be able to travel.
• Must be able to operate standard office equipment plus computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google applications and willingness to learn Skyward, Canvas, and other student data management systems.
• Must be flexible, have the ability to work with all types of people and be attentive to detail/paperwork.
• Must be able to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work independently and foster effective communication and relationships with others.
• Ability to handle student information in a confidential manner.
• Must be able to work with staff and students, including the monitoring and disciplining of student activities.
• Must be able to function in a calm, efficient and courteous manner, under stress, and to exercise careful judgment, confidentiality and tact in the performance of duties.
• Ability to maintain consistent presence at assigned worksite and regular work hours specified under contract.
• Must professionally interact with culturally diverse students, staff and members of the public.
• Must establish professional and ongoing contacts with students and the public.
• Must be able to obtain a valid First Aid certificate, CPR training, and a Food Worker’s within the first month of hire.
• Must comply with all district policies and comply with the code of professional conduct.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate Little Friends Preschool Logistics:
• Promote, coordinate, and register preschool students.
• Communicate with preschool students and their parents.
• Evaluate MVHS early childhood education students as they teach preschool students.
• Inventory, budget, and purchase supplies/equipment/furniture for Little Friends Preschool.
• The paraeducator will assist the foods lab teacher(s) with:
• Student supervision and support in the foods labs
• Foods class preparation at Mount Vernon High School by:
• Creating shopping lists for foods labs
• Assisting teachers with the purchase of food/supplies for foods classes
• Other duties as assigned by the teacher/principal
• Performs such other duties as, from time to time, may be assigned.

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.
• Previous experience with quantity, food preparation and service.
• 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 the job, the employee is frequently required to walk and continuously required to stand. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk while performing the duties of the job. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools. The employee must occasionally lift/or move up to 50 pounds such as milk crates, frozen foods, canned foods, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception and peripheral vision and color vision.

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 in temperatures above 80 degrees and occasionally will walk on slippery surfaces. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with the public and other workers. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud to where you have to raise your voice to be heard. The employee has a greater than average risk of minor injury such as a cut or burn while performing the duties of this job.

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.