Substitute Paraeducator for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH)

Position Type

Substitute - Classified/Substitute Paraeducator

Date Posted

12/19/2024

Location

Various

Closing Date

01/19/2025

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Edmonds School District is committed to workplace diversity and aims to attract and retain employees with the right skills, knowledge, and life experiences to meet the needs of each vacancy. We encourage individuals of different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives to apply and seek those who actively embrace our equity-focused direction for the future. Whether you're working in a classroom, driving a school bus, preparing lunches, or supporting one of the many operational and administrative functions, our goal is to create socially, emotionally and intellectually safe learning environments for each student, every day. Working as a substitute can make you a competitive candidate when full-time positions open!

Position Information

This is an on-call position that fills in for absences. Work must be performed onsite and in person. The Substitute Paraeducator (DHH) assists certificated staff in delivering instructional programs by working in specialized areas such as deaf and hard of hearing (DHH). This position adapts and implements educational materials to students' specialized needs. This position monitors students' progress, behavior, and safety. Additionally, this position performs a variety of routine clerical and office tasks supporting teachers and other district staff.

Position Type: Substitutes are guest/casual positions that have reasonable assurance for the remainder of the current academic year or term. Subsitutes are required to submit renewal paperwork to maintain their employment each school year. Substitutes fill a variety of temporary vacancies on a day-to-day basis as needed.

Shift Details: An employee's total work hours and the designated beginning and ending times may vary. The work location and schedule depend on the vacancy that is being filled.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Hourly Rate: $24.00 per hour

Please click the link under "Attachments" at bottom right to review the full job description of a Level II Paraeducator Substitute.

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent
• In addition, a paraeducator must meet one of the following:
• Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university
• Completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council
• Received a passing score on one of the following PESB approved assessments: ETS ParaPro Assessment, Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment, or the Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program
• Human Resources may waive above requirements on a case by case basis for non-Title I funded elementary schools.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) is strongly preferred.
• Completed coursework from a recognized college or university in deaf studies is preferred (including courses in audiology, speech and language, sign language interpretation, and/or transliteration).
• Experience working with students who are deaf/hard of hearing is preferred.
  
  

Benefits

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) provides access to health care services and retirement packages. Our benefits are provided to eligible positions through SEBB (School Employees Benefits Board). Eligibility for SEBB state health insurance coverage is determined by working 630 hours during the school year. Eligibility for retirement at the time of hire is determined by employees who work at least 3.50 hours per day in a continuing position.

Edmonds School District offers a competitive total rewards package to most employees, which includes benefits and compensation:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSAs/FSAs
• Life & AD D Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plans (DRS)
• Deferred Compensation Plans
• 403(b) Plans
• For more information about insurance benefits, please visit the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) webpage.
  
  

How to Apply

Complete all steps and submit an Employment Application through Edmonds School District on Applitrack.com. Please make sure to select the desired job vacancy in Step 4 of the application process. Due to the number of applications we receive, only candidates who are selected for further consideration will be contacted.

A Complete Application Includes

Cover Letter, Resume, 2 Letters of Recommendation and 2 Confidential Reference Surveys (forms will be automatically emailed to your references). Only complete applications will be screened.

Edmonds School District Does Not Discriminate In Any Program 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. The Following Employees Have Been Designated To Handle Questions And Complaints Of Alleged Discrimination

• Title IX Coordinator: Rob Baumgartner, Assistant Superintendent, HR-Payroll-Benefits, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7023, baumgartnerr@edmonds.wednet.edu
• Section 504 Coordinator: Jon Bell, Executive Director, Educational-Student Services, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7047, bellj802@edmonds.wednet.edu
• Civil Rights Compliance and ADA Coordinator: Rob Baumgartner, Assistant Superintendent, HR-Payroll-Benefits, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7023, baumgartnerr@edmonds.wednet.edu
  
  

Attachment(s)

• Paraed II.docx