Note: Posting is open until filled

POSITION Instructional Paraeducator - Special Education

LOCATION West Valley High School

SCHEDULE Hours/Day - 6

Days/Year - 189

SALARY Level 2 Paraeducator - SNAP Salary Schedule

Placement is dependent on verified experience

Pay is annualized over 12 months

JOB TYPE Hourly

UNION/CONTRACT SNAP (PSE)

START DATE Immediately upon hire

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

The paraeducator role plays a pivotal role in providing evidence-based student support in the area(s) identified during the evaluation and annual review of a student's IEP. The position is highly specialized in that ongoing training is required within an MTSS model, student goals are revisited often, and monitoring of student growth is expected. Multiple adults are involved daily in some instances, which requires flexibility and communication.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Computer experience, specifically working with the Google Suite preferred.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate Arts degree or 72-quarter credits (48-semester credits) from an accredited college, AA or BA degree, OR pass an academically rigorous assessment.
• Demonstrated ability and aptitude to perform the responsibilities listed.
• Possess high moral and ethical standards.
• Demonstrated ability to develop positive relationships with staff, students, and families.
• Demonstrate mature behavior and sound judgment in working with parents, students, staff, and the community.
• Demonstrated interest in working with students with a broad range of disabilities.
• Ability to follow directions, carry out routines, and implement interventions as directed by certificated staff or supervisors.
• Ability to interact with and instruct students using school technology.
• Possess adequate health and physical strength necessary in assisting student mobility and relocation.
• Proficiency in basic communication skills and ability to see, hear, and listen to the teacher and students throughout the classroom or school settings in order to supervise and maintain a safe environment for a diverse group of students.
• Willing and physically capable of kneeling, bending, and working or sitting on the floor with students; running after students, based on student needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop positive, professional relationships with students which build trust and confidence.
• Provide secondary instructional support in the classroom under the supervision of the teacher.
• Work with all students, individually or in small/large groups, to reinforce learning of material or skill initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Assist with the classroom set-up and prepare materials for specialized instructional activities.
• Observes and utilizes techniques and strategies used by special education teacher(s) and therapist(s).
• Assists in data collection as prescribed by the school-based team based upon IEP goals.
• Operate and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• Follow appropriate protocols when reporting student incidents/behavior to the immediate supervisor.
• Maintain high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students.
  
• Participate in professional development and training programs, as assigned.
• Collaborate with the classroom teacher regarding student assessments linked to learning standards.
• Assists students with physical needs such as toileting, feeding, mobility, and communication.
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

Building Principal/Classroom Teacher

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

As provided by the negotiated agreement. Subject to the needs of the District.

Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed before employment commences. The successful candidate for this position must complete a fingerprinted background check with the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Employment is contingent upon clearnace of the background check.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

HEALTHCARE BENEFITS - Employees who meet the eligibility criteria outlined in Chapter 182-31 WAC have access to medical, dental, vision, supplemental life, and supplemental disability insurance through the School Employee Benefit Board (SEBB).

RETIREMENT - All regular, non-substitute employees are enrolled in a state retirement plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).

SICK LEAVE - All regular, non-substitute employees receive 12 sick leave days (prorated based on FTE) and paid time off. Substitute employees receive sick leave per RCW 49.46.210.

PAID TIME OFF - All regular, non-substitute employees receive paid time off, including annual and/or vacation leave. Paid time off varies by position and work year. Refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement or salary schedule for details.

OTHER BENEFITS

Classified employees receive 10-13 paid holidays (depending on position & work year). Refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement or salary schedule for details.

Employees may be eligible for VEBA including monthly accruals and/or sick leave conversion. Benefits are position specific. Refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement or salary schedule for details.