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.

Classified Personnel

Job Description: Paraeducator – In-School Suspension

AFFILIATION: PSE I

SALARY LEVEL: Salary Schedule A

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Building Principal and or Certificated Teacher

Work Year: 180 Days, 7.25 hours/day

General: Perform supervisory and monitoring activities of student behavior in an on-campus suspension facility.

Minimum Qualification:

• 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 (para-educator assessment).
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Bilingual/biliterate in Spanish and English or Russian and English preferred and/or may be required.
• Must be able to operate standard office equipment, including a basic computer/Chromebook as well as Google applications and copier.
• Ability to learn and monitor various student learning apps and programs.
• Must be able to assist with instruction and supervision of students under the direction of a certificated instructor.
• Must be able to work with at-risk students in an appropriate manner.
• Must be knowledgeable about Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) and the district’s Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS).
• Background and experience with Positive Behavior Systems and implementation.
• Must be able to keep records and prepare reports using computerized systems.
• Must be able to work with students in individualized assignments and/or computer assisted instruction.
• Previous successful experience working with school-age students.
• Sensitivity towards children; ability to promote a child’s self-concept.
• Must be able to function in a calm, efficient, courteous manner under stress and to exercise careful judgment, confidentiality and tact in the performance of duties.
• Must be able to understand and follow written and oral instructions and be able to work independently.
• Must be able to work with staff and students; including the monitoring and disciplining of student activities.
• Must be able to obtain a valid First Aid certificate and CPR training if required.
• Ability to maintain consistent presence at assigned worksite and regularly work hours specified under contract.
• Must comply with all district policies and code of professional conduct.

Position Responsibilities:

• Supervise student activities and monitor student behavior in an on-campus suspension facility utilizing identified software tools as directed by school administration.
• Assist students placed in on-campus facilities with assignments and/or instruction related work.
• Work with students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
• Collect and enter data for computer discipline system.
• Generate and distribute lists, letters, reports and notices as directed.
• Assist teachers by conducting drill work, checking notebooks, correcting papers and supervising make-up work.
• Maintain attendance and student discipline records when necessary.
• Report violations of school codes to the building administrator or designee (teacher).
• Make referrals to appropriate alcohol/drug and academic specialists as well as in-school mental health counselors and nurse.
• Perform such other duties as, from time to time, may be required.
• Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Supervise students.

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.

Education and/or Experience:
AA Degree or higher, or two years or college (72 quarter credits), or ability to meet State-determined performance standards in reading, math and writing. Previous successful experience working with school age children desirable.

Language Skills:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, staff and other members of the school community. Bilingual skills preferred and/or may be required.

Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Skills and Abilities:
Ability to operate a personal computer and related software. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

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 stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception.

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.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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.