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Kelso School District is Hiring a Paraeducator - Title/Playground (Beginning 2024/25 School Year) Near Kelso, WA
***Beginning 2024/25 School Year*** Location: Lexington Elementary School Position Details: 6.0 hrs/day, 8:30am to 3:00pm; 190 days/year. Potential reduction hours due to Wednesday early release, early dismissals for parent conferences, holidays, and last day of school; reduction hours subject to change. Job assignment and/or building assignment are subject to change based on program needs determined by the district.Pay Range: PSE 1 Salary ScheduleBenefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance in accordance with the School Employee Benefits Board rules and regulations. Information about benefits offered can be found HERE. Paid time off and other benefits are offered in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Public School Employees of Kelso Chapter #1 found HERE.School employees | Washington State Health Care Authority Essential Functions
Work with individuals and/or groups of students on assigned tasks in the areas of mathematics, reading, and writing in the implementation of the educational program
Work with individuals and/or groups of students in learning English and in the implementation of the educational program
Maintain records and produce instructional materials as needed
Administer assessments as directed
Provide computer and technical support to students as directed
Supervise students in the cafeteria, classroom, on school grounds and in the community as needed
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies
Must have regular and consistent attendance
Qualifications
Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of diversity among individual students and the ability to set appropriate expectations for individual students
Previous experience or training in working with students preferred
Must have physical ability to lift, position and/or transfer students (with assistance as may be required) up to 21 years of age
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with teachers, parents and students
Demonstrated ability to work as a team member and be able to project a positive, friendly and caring attitude toward others
Demonstrated ability and willingness to participate in activities and responsibilities as assigned by the classroom teacher
Demonstrated ability to work independently under the direction of the classroom teacher, while accepting direction and constructive criticism
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters appropriately and ethically Demonstrated ability to work with student records and data collection
Ability to effectively supervise students in all school areas
Willingness to participate in classroom team meetings, in-service offerings and local workshops
Demonstrated ability to use proper grammar and spelling in written and oral communication and be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to use multiple communication systems such as email, computers, document readers, and smart boards
Neat, clean personal appearance and personal traits that make him/her a good role model for students; work apparel should be appropriate for a professional and safe work environment
Education
Be at least eighteen years of age, hold a high school diploma and/or equivalent, AND must meet at least one of the following options:
hold an AA degree or higher from an accredited college or university; OR
have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits – all at a 100 level or above at an accredited college or university; OR
received a qualifying score on the Education Testing Service (ETS) paraeducator assessment OR
have completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council
Must complete training on the Fundamental Course of Study within the timelines described in RCW 28A.413.070 in years that the program is funded by the legislature
Other Functions
Perform all other duties as assigned
Bargaining Unit Affiliation
Public School Employees of Kelso Chapter #1 (PSE 1)
Responsible To
School Principal/Director of Special Programs
Kelso School District #458 complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of 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 listed in Title 36 of the United States Code. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Holly Budge, Director of Human Resources, the school district's Title VII Officer and ADA Coordinator. People of disability may request reasonable accommodation in the hiring process by contacting, Holly Budge, Director of Human Resources, 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626 or (360) 501-1924. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures regarding students may be directed to Gunnar Guttormsen, Director of Student Services, the school district’s Title IX & Section 504 Coordinator, 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626 (360) 501-1900. KELSO SCHOOL DISTRICT IS A DRUG AND TOBACCO-FREE WORKPLACE