What are the responsibilities and job description for the 6.5 Hr/Day General/Instructional Paraeducator at Blue Heron Middle School position at Blue Heron Middle School?
PORT TOWNSEND SCHOOL DISTRICT
Human Resources-Job Posting
Position Opening Announcement: 6.5 Hr/day Paraeducator-General/Instructional
Blue Heron Middle School
2024-25 School Year
Anticipated Start Date: February 24, 2025
Posting Date: January 9, 2025 Posting No. 2024-73
Applicants must meet the “Every Student Succeeds Act” highly qualified requirement through two years of college, or an Associate’s degree or higher; or have passed the ParaPro Assessment Test. This position is subject to the SEIU Collective Bargaining Agreement.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Organizational skills: Manage time and complete tasks. Manage groups of students at lunch and at recess and maintain safety and order in a variety of situations.
- Confidentiality: Respect and maintain confidentiality.
- Collaboration: Work with other adults in supervisory teams to ensure the safety and positive experience of all students.
- Flexibility: Adapt to new schedules and assignments.
- Receptiveness: Listen, understand and respond appropriately to suggestions from supervisor and teachers.
- Student Behavior Management: Interact with students respectfully following school discipline procedures.
- Ability to Maintain Safe Environment: Maintain order in a variety of situations, such as the lunchroom, detention room, hallways and outdoor areas. Guide students to problem solving conflicts appropriately.
- Positive Attitude: Conduct oneself in a manner that contributes to the positive image of the organization.
- Initiative: Self-motivated and creative in finding solutions for achieving job expectations.
- Stability: Remain calm and effective under pressure and stress.
- Dependability: Punctual and dependable to complete tasks and maintain schedule.
- Valid First Aid/CPR card preferred.
- Sense of humor.
- Good attendance is essential
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Supervision of students at lunch, at recess and in small group settings. Duties may include but are not limited to: lunch room supervision, playground supervision, bus duty, hall duty, crossing guard duty, assemblies, or assisting individual students in meeting behavioral expectations. Supervise students to ensure students are safe and following school expectations for behavior and decorum.
- Arrive on time to your duty area. Work collaboratively with other staff members who are also on duty.
- Develop a positive relationship with students. Talk with and engage students in good behavior, be a good role model. Circulate, observe and redirect students as necessary.
- Assist students as needed and report any concerns to the building Principal.
- Assist in keeping school public areas clean and tidy.
- Remain in area being supervised until all students are accounted for and/or have been dismissed. Proceed toward the direction where students are going and continue to assist with supervision.
- Assist office staff with clerical duties when student supervision is not needed.
- Assist teachers in the classroom with students and instruction.
- Other student assistance duties as assigned.
Internal applicants should write a letter of application to the Human Resources Director addressing the qualifications. The letter should reach the Human Resources Office on or before 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
External applications for this position will be accepted until filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Application materials are available online at http://www.ptschools.org.
Salary Range: $21.77 - $26.77, depending on school experience, and in accordance with the SEIU negotiated bargaining agreement.
BENEFITS:
Benefits include Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, Family Sick Leave, Bereavement Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D, and Basic Life insurance coverages. Retirement is through the WA State Department of Retirement, plans available: SERS Plan 2 or SERS Plan 3
A COMPLETED APPLICATION FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS INCLUDES:
- Completed Port Townsend School District application form
- Letter of application stating specific qualifications for this position
- Resume
- Letters of recommendation from previous supervisors
For application questions contact:
Kate Santerre, HR Administrative Assistant or
Carrie Ehrhardt, Executive Director of Human Resources
Port Townsend School District #50
Gael Stuart Building, 1610 Blaine St
Port Townsend WA 98368
360.680.5756
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Port Townsend School District No. 50 complies with all federal and state rules and regulations, and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, immigration status, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Further, the district will provide equal access and opportunity to meet to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. The following employee(s) have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Compliance Coordinator for State Law (RCW 28A.640/28A.642) and Title IX Coordinator: Carrie Ehrhardt, 1610 Blaine St. (360)680-5755. Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Shelby MacMeekin, 1610 Blaine St. (360)680-5762.
NOTE: New employees who will have unsupervised access to children must complete a satisfactory fingerprint check with the Washington State Patrol and the FBI. Employment will be considered temporary and conditional pending a satisfactory background check. There will be a $50.00 processing fee.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Salary : $22 - $27
