Position: Special Education Behavior Intervention Paraeductor

Date:  11/26/2024         Posting ID: 24-151

Location: Deer Park Middle School

 

 

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 of 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. Develops and maintains 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:

 

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

And one of the following:

 

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 the 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/days, 6.5 hours per day, Monday - Friday,  8:00AM – 3:00PM. 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 12 months are eligible for Retirement through the State Department of Retirement Services. https://www.drs.wa.gov/

 

Application Requirements

 

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 before 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 Non-discrimination: 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