ECEAP Support Paraeducator

Deer Park School District #414

PARA EDUCATOR

Hours : 8 : 10AM - 3 : 10AM

Days : Monday - Thursday

Location : ECEAP

no conference days - unless a member of bargaining unit before 10 / 8 / 2009.)

Begins : Purpose Statement :

The purpose of this position is to assist with the delivery of instructional services for eligible students. Responsibilities vary with the individual assignment. Typically, will work under the direction of a certificated staff member(s) to provide instruction of students, supervise students and assist in adherence to the discipline plan, prepare materials, assist with testing and record keeping, and supervise within the building and outdoors. Assist students in personal hygiene / basic skills.

Essential Functions :

• Maintains and / or assists with student discipline and maintenance of positive student behavior.
• Instruct students individually or in small group settings under the direction of both special education and general education certificated employees.
• Adapts lessons and activities with teacher approval, to be used to supplement classroom activities and instruction
• Assist students specifically in reading, writing, basic math, adaption, and social / emotional skills.
• Scores standardized classroom-based student assessments.
• Prepares materials and supplies for supplemental activities
• Develops and maintains student records as directed by a teacher
• Prepares for and assists with program audits
• Maintains high standards of health and safety at all times and reports any concerns relative to student protection to relevant staff or the principal
• Maintains good relationships with colleagues and works together as a team
• Assists in the supervision of classroom, building, and outdoor activities
• Reports to assigned duty areas promptly and reliably
• Demonstrates sensitivity and respect for diversity among all members of the school / department or district community
• Para educator may be responsible for providing diapering, feeding, and other developmentally appropriate programming under the supervision of a certified special education teacher
• Ability to implement structured positive behavioral intervention plans.
• Para educator may provide outside supervision
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with FERPA requirements and professional standards in all interactions
• Performs other duties as directed by the building principal

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Seldom (less than 10%)

Limited (10-30%)

Moderate (31-60%)

Frequent (61-100%)

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Exposure to human borne pathogens

Sitting

Lifting / carrying up to 10 lbs

Lifting up to 25 lbs

Stooping, bending

Lift assist over 50 lbs

Twisting, pushing, pulling

Exposure to outside elements

Repetitive Keyboarding

Standing

Walking

grasping

computer screen usage

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT and Salary :

As outlined by and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) of Deer Park Public School Employees Association (PSE) and Policies and Procedures of Deer Park School District. CBAs and Salary Schedules can be reviewed from the Human Resources page of the Deer Park School District website https : / / www.dpsd.org / page / human-resources

Deer Park policies and Procedures can be accessed online at https : / / app.eduportal.com / publicfolders / 1111511 / list / 56713

The 2024-2025 base salary range for para educators in the Deer Park School District is between $17.93 and $22.35 per hour. Placement is determined by school district experience. Para Educators who are assigned to self-contained programs such as DLC and Behavioral Programs are provided an additional stipend. Other forms of compensation may be available to the hired applicant in addition to their established salary range or wage scale as defined within the current collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

Benefits : This position is benefits eligible including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D, and flexible spending arrangements in accordance with the state School Employees Benefits Board : https : / / www.hca.wa.gov / employee-retiree-benefits / school-employees

This position is eligible for retirement : https : / / www.drs.wa.gov /

Evaluation : This position is evaluated by the Building Principal.

Application Requirements

As required by RCW 28A.400.303, school district employees are required to complete a Washington State Patrol (WSP) and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) background checks. Newly hired employees are responsible for completion of the background check prior to hire.

Verification of identity and United States Work Authorization must be completed before employment commences.

Please contact Suzanne McKibbon at 509-464-5526 if disability accommodation is needed during the application process.

Notice of Nondiscrimination : Deer Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities, including employment, 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. Inquiries regarding compliance and / or grievance procedures may be directed to :

Civil Rights

Section 504 Coordinator & Title IX Compliance Coordinator

Steve Hitchcock

Suzanne McKibbon

Assistant Principal

Director of Special Services

509-464-5708

509-464-5526

Steve.hitchcock@dpsdmail.org

suzanne.mckibbon@dpsdmail.org

Applicants requesting reasonable accommodation in compliance with

federal and state law should contact HR at 509-464-5500 or 509-464-5526

Salary : $18 - $22