Position: Special Education Paraeducator

Date:  11/05/2024         Posting ID: 24-147

Location: ECEAP

 

 

Overview/Purpose:

 

Job Summary:

The purpose of this position is to assist with the delivery of instructional services for eligible students.  Responsibilities vary with the individual assignment.  Typically, will work under the direction of a certificated staff member(s) to provide instruction to students, supervise students and assist in adherence to the discipline plan, prepare materials, assist with testing and record keeping, and supervise within the building and outdoors.

Duties Responsibilities [or Essential Functions]:

1. Instruct students individually or in a small group setting under the direction of certificated employee(s)
2. Adapts lessons and activities with teacher approval, to be used to supplement classroom activities and instruction.
3. Assists and/or instructs students in computer usage and operation.
4. Maintains and/or assists with student discipline and maintenance of positive student behavior.
5. Scores standardized classroom-based student assessments.
6. Prepares materials and supplies for supplemental activities.
7. Develop and maintain student records as directed by the teacher.
8. Prepares for and assists with program audits.
9. Maintains high standards of health and safety at all times and reports any concerns relative to student protection to relevant staff or the principal.
10. Maintains good relationships with colleagues and works together as a team.
11. Assists in the supervision of classroom, building, and outdoor activities.
12. Reports to assigned duty areas promptly and reliably.
13. Demonstrates sensitivity and respect for diversity among all members of the school/department or district community.
14. Performs other duties as directed by the building principal.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Small group instructional experience desired
2. Demonstrated skill in communicating effectively with all staff, students and as a team member, both verbally and in writing
3. Demonstrated ability to work with students in a warm and confident manner.
4. knowledge of student safety rules and procedures
5. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

 

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

• Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.

• Current first aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain promptly.

And one of the following:

• Have received a qualifying score on the Education Testing Service (ETS) paraeducator assessment.
• Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university.

 

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

Seldom (less than 10%)	Limited (10-30%)	Moderate (31-60%)	Frequent (61-100%)
Lifting up to 50 lbs.	Standing	Sitting	Lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs.
Exposure to human-borne pathogens	Lifting up to 25 lbs.	Stooping, bending
Lift assist over 50 lbs.	Twisting, pushing, pulling
	Exposure to outside elements
	Walking

 

Salary Range: $17.93 - $22.35 per hour depending on experience.

Contract Year (6.5 hours per day 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Monday - Thursday) School Year Only (no conference days – unless a member of bargaining unit before 10/8/2009.)

 

Benefits: Employees anticipated to work more than 630 hours per year will be eligible for Benefits through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Standard benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability. 

https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees

 

Retirement Benefits: Positions anticipated to work 70 hours or more per month for at least 5 months over a 12-month period are eligible for Retirement through the State Department of Retirement Services. https://www.drs.wa.gov/

Evaluation: This position is evaluated by the building principal.

 

Application Requirements

• Applicants must complete the application online: dpsd.org and must include the following:
• Resume
• Cover letter
• Three (3) letters of reference
• Confidential reference checks (at least 1 including a most recent supervisor)

 

As required by RCW 28A.400.303, school district employees are required to complete a Washington State Patrol (WSP) and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) background checks. Newly hired employees are responsible for the completion of the background check prior to hire.

 

Verification of identity and United States Work Authorization must be completed before employment commences.

Please contact Suzanne McKibbon at 509-464-5526 if disability accommodation is needed during the application process.  

Notice of Nondiscrimination: Deer Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities, including employment, based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to:

Civil Rights	Section 504 Coordinator & Title IX Compliance Coordinator
Steve Hitchcock	Suzanne McKibbon
Assistant Principal	Director of Special Services
509-464-5708	509-464-5526
Steve.hitchcock@dpsdmail.org	suzanne.mckibbon@dpsdmail.org