1:1 Student Support Paraprofessional

NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Elma School District is accepting applications for the following classified position:

2024-2025

Middle School

1:1 Student Support Paraprofessional

6.5 hours per day, (Monday through Friday)

Date Posted: 01/27/2025- 02/03/2025 or until position is filled.

EESP Salary Schedule Rate Range:

·         $24.38 - $28.00

Benefits Include:

• Twelve (12) Days Sick Leave per school year

·         Two (2) Personal Leave Days with pay per year

·         Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)

·         DCP- Deferred Compensation Program

·         Washington Paid Family Medical Leave

·         Medical; Dental; Vision; Basic Life; AD&D; LTD Insurance; FSA and DCAP

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Responsibilities:

Work 1:1 with a student and the teacher in an instructional support and other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

·         High School diploma or GED

·                     Meets NCLB definition of highly qualified requirements:

·         A two-year Associate degree

·         72-quarter or 48-semester college credits, or

·         A passing score of 461 on the ETS Para Pro Assessment

·         WSP/FBI fingerprint background clearance (fee paid by the employee)

Desired Qualifications:

·         Work with students in a one-on-one setting to provide academic and behavioral support

·         Assist with personal care needs of student: diapering, feeding, mobility

·         Keep choking hazards out of reach of student

·         Able to follow directives of teacher regarding care of student

·         Provide support during classroom activities and field trips

·         Right Response trained

·         Follows the direction of the certificated teacher

·         Able to support the meeting of IEP goals

·         Functional member of the building SpEd team

·         Seeks out strategies to improve student interactions

·          Maintains schedule

·         Reliable in demeanor, attendance, and collaboration

·         Positive and flexible attitude with students, staff, parents, and community members

·         Willingness to work toward successful demonstration of core competencies

·         Must participate in the Fundamental Course Training to gain the necessary skills to perform this position

·         Ability to maintain confidentiality

·         Demonstrated competence in basic academic/communication skills appropriate to site assignment

·         Regular attendance is an essential function of this position

·         The safety and health of students and others are essential functions of this position

·         Other duties as assigned

Application Process:

Current employees of the Elma School District may submit a letter of interest and must have an updated resume with an Elma School District #68 Job Application on file with Human Resources Officer Susie Arnold at Susiearnold@eagles.edu by the closing date of February 03, 2025.

To apply, visit www.edjobsnw.org and create an account for those interested in the open position. Required attachments: Cover Letter, Resume, Three (3) Certificate Letters of Recommendation or Reference Forms, College Transcript or ETS Para Pro Assessment.

The position will remain open until filled

Distribution:

ELEM  MIDDLE HIGH EGHHS SPED ADMIN ECOPA EESP ETO TRANS KITCHEN AD

The Elma School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Students, families and other stakeholders are notified the district does not discriminate based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal in any programs or activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Designated to handle inquiries about nondiscrimination policies are:
504 Section Coordinator, Kathleen Gallagher, kgallagher@eagles.edu
Title IX Officer, Christopher R. Nesmith, cnesmtih@eagles.edu

El Distrito Escolar de Elma es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Se notifica a los estudiantes, familias y otras partes interesadas que el distrito no discrimina por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, edad, origen nacional, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, condición de veterano o militar, discapacidad o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o animal de servicio en cualquier programa o actividad, y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados.

Los designados para atender consultas sobre políticas de no discriminación son:
Coordinadora de la Sección 504, Kathleen Gallagher, kgallagher@eagles.edu
Oficial del Título IX, Christopher R. Nesmith, cnesmtih@eagles.edu