PARAEDUCATOR 7 hours per day, 186 days per year Salary: $19.44 to $25.88 per hour

SCHEDULE: OPEN Internally until 4:30 pm on April 25, 2025

PRIMARY DUTY: Assist teachers with instructional and non-instructional activities for students, including instructing students individually or in small groups, preparing materials for instruction, maintaining student records, supervising student behavior, and supervising student activities on the playground, in the cafeteria and halls. May work with students in all grades.

See below for detailed job description and qualifications

BENEFITS: Health insurance benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability plans through the School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Paid leave benefits include 10 days of sick leave, 3 personal leave days and 10 holidays. Benefits may be prorated based upon hire date/hours per day.

UNION AFFILIATION: This position is represented by Public School Employees of Washington.

2023-26 PSE CBA

Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: The recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility prior to working.

Disclosure Statement and Record Check: Pursuant to Chapter 486, Washington Laws of 1987, the recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he or she has been convicted of crimes against persons listed in the law. In addition, a background check, based on fingerprints, will be requested from the Washington State Patrol & FBI. Employment is conditional based upon completion of the record check.

The Entiat School District prohibits discrimination with respect to a legally protected characteristic, which include the following: race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged orientation including gender expression or identity, marital status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The following employees, who have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination, can be reached as follows: Greg Whitmore (Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator) via e-mail at gwhitmore@entiatschools.org, or Susan Morris (Section 504 Coordinator) via e-mail at smorris@entiatschools.org, or Bill Edwardson (Title IX Coordinator) via e-mail at bedwardson@entiatschools.org, or call (509) 784-1800, or by mail at Entiat School District, 2650 Entiat Way, Entiat, WA 98822

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Entiat School District 127

Paul Rumburg Elementary School & Entiat Middle & High School

GENERAL PARAEDUCATOR

JOB DESCRIPTION

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Ability to accept responsibility, take direction, and work independently; Must have basic technology skills; Ability to communicate properly, orally and in writing; ability to observe and record data accurately; Ability to use good judgment as related to students and their positive behavior management; Ability to relate well with students, parents, and fellow staff members; Must possess a team-approach attitude; Ability to serve as a role model and to interact positively with students; Must be flexible and willing to adjust routine on short notice; Must be able to maintain confidentiality in all work-related matters; Ability to stand for an extended period of time; ability to occasionally lift 50 pounds;

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

-High School Diploma or G.E.D. Credential

-Applicants must also have one of the following three:

-Associate of Arts (A.A.) Degree or higher - OR –

-Minimum of 72 quarter credits from accepted institution of higher education - OR –

-Successful completion of the ETS ParaPro Assessment

-Attendance and punctuality are critical functions of this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

-Experience working with children in a school environment

PRIMARY DUTY: Assist teachers with instructional and non-instructional activities for students, including instructing students individually or in small groups, preparing materials for instruction, maintaining student records, supervising student behavior, and supervising student activities on the playground, in the cafeteria and halls. May work with students in all grades, including students requiring special education services or requiring a paraeducator one-on-one student assignment. Some students require assistance with toileting or diaper changing (there will be additional pay per hour if assigned to one of these students).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Depending on the individual assignment, the General Paraeducator may perform all, or a combination of several, of the following:

-Work directly with students to provide instruction as determined by the teacher; modify and adapt instructional materials as necessary for individual students

-Prepare specified materials, teaching aids, or equipment for use in the program

-Maintain student records/information (i.e. daily attendance, grades, IEP’s, assessments)

-Communicate student progress, and report learning or other difficulties encountered by students, to the teacher

-Assist teacher with routine clerical duties, such as copying materials, creating bulletin boards, using office equipment

-Assist with grading tests and homework

-Participate in implementation of school-wide positive behavior management program

-Monitor student behavior in the classroom, locker rooms, during lunch, recess and in the hallways, and on field trips. Playground supervision requires working outdoors in inclement weather occasionally

-Work effectively as a member of collaborative teams with staff and administrators

-Attend/participate in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position, for professional development, and to meet new state certification requirements for paraeducators

-Maintain punctuality and consistent attendance

-Exhibit a positive attitude

-Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISED AND EVALUATED BY: K-12 Principal