Substitute ELL Para Educator (Substitute placement is an on-call, as needed basis.)

Our District:

Pioneer School District serves approximately 750 P-8 students and encompasses a rural area east of Shelton in the South Puget Sound region. The district is mainly forested, accented by lakes and waterways with multiple recreational opportunities. Our community is known for having a strong commitment to supporting our schools and our students. Our district is committed to ensuring that every student achieves high levels of learning every day.

Description:

This position serves as a multilingual paraeducator.The responsibility of the multi-lingual paraeducator is to provide instructional support services as guided by a teacher to students in English Development classes and/or content area during classes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Addresses specific needs of multilingual students including those with interrupted formal education or trauma
Meets with multilingual students to consult, check grades, and meet specific language needs
Supports district efforts to substantially improve and sustain the academic achievement of all students
Works collaboratively with teachers regarding best practices supporting students in their core classes
Conducts regular visitations to multi-lingual and core classrooms and initiates conversations with content/core teachers about best practices for multilingual learners
Supports families in helping their children to achieve and be successful in school
Responds to inquiries and provides information via phone, email, and in person to families, staff, students, and community members
Assists teachers and administrators in recognizing and responding to the unique needs of all students as well as understanding cultural nuances that affect their learning
Monitors and works with small groups of students on daily assignments and activities, which may include some direct instruction as planned by the classroom teacher.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Be at least 18 years of age; and
Received a high school diploma or equivalent; and
Valid Washington State Driver's License
Criminal Justice/Fingerprint Clearance
Speak Spanish or other languages

POTENTIAL MODIFICATIONS: Employer handles this on a case by case basis.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Building administrator
SCHEDULE: Pioneer School District Calendar
SALARY: Pioneer School District Substitute Rate based on each position or type of position
CONTACT: Human Resources - 360-426-9115

Benefits: This position is not eligible for benefits or union membership. Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance benefits, as administered by the School Employees Benefit Board (SEBB). Final benefit eligibility to be determined at time of hire. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Department of Retirement Services (DRS) SERS plan (classified employees) or TERS plan (certificated employees), as well as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program. Employees receive sick leave, personal leave, and paid holidays as outlined in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Pioneer School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age and provides equal access to the Boys Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and Section 504 Compliance Coordinator: Amy Dahlberg, 360-427-2737, adahlberg@psd402.org. Address: 112 E. Spencer Lake Road, Shelton, WA 98584. Title IX Coordinator: Amy Koster, 360-426-9115, akoster@psd402.org. Address: 112 E. Spencer Lake Road, Shelton, WA 98584.

Complaint procedures can be found on website under Board Policy #3210 (students) and #5010 (employees).

The Pioneer School District will provide reasonable accommodations to enable persons with disabilities the opportunity to apply for open positions and to participate in District interview procedures. Persons with disabilities or who need translation services are asked to notify the Human Resources Office at 360-426-9115 at least three days prior to the date on which the requested accommodation is needed.

Pioneer-ELL SUBSTITUTE CLASSIFIED