Special Education Paraeducator - Entiat

General Responsibilities:

• Primary Duty: Assist the Special Education instructor in creating a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students. Provide educational services to students in the special education program. This position may require one-on-one or resource room support. Other related duties as assigned. May work with students in all grades.
• Schedule: 7 hours per day, 186 days per year (80% in Special Education, 20% in General Education)
• Salary: $20.69 - $27.13 (Special Education) & $19.44 - $25.88 (Regular Para) per hour
• Benefits: Health insurance benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability plans through the School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Paid leave benefits include 10 days of sick leave, 3 personal leave days and 10 holidays. Benefits may be prorated based upon hire date/hours per day.
• Union Affiliation: This position is represented by Public School Employees of Washington.
• Supervised and Evaluated By: K-12 Principal and Special Education Director

Essential Functions/Other FunctionsDuties and Responsibilities:Depending on the individual assignment, the Special Education Paraeducator may perform all, or a combination of several of the following:

• Work directly with students to provide instruction as determined by the teacher; modify and adapt instructional materials as necessary for individual students,
• Prepare specified materials, teaching aids, or equipment for use in the program as directed by the special education teacher.
• Communicate student progress and report learning or other difficulties encountered by students to the teacher
• Assist teachers with routine clerical duties such as copying materials, creating bulletin boards, using office equipment
• Assist with grading tests and homework
• Participate in the implementation of a school-wide positive behavior management program
• Monitor student behavior in the classroom, locker rooms, during lunch, recess, hallways, and field trips.
• Work effectively as a member of collaborative teams with staff members and administrators
• Attend/participate in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the district, to accomplish the objectives of the position, for professional development, and to meet state certification requirements for paraeducators.
• Attendance and punctually are critical functions of this position
• Exhibit a positive attitude

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & SkillsMinimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED credential
• Applicants must also have one of the following:
  • Associates of Arts (AA) Degree or higher; OR
  • Minimum of 72 quarter credits from an accepted institution of higher education; OR
  • Successful completion of the online ETS ParaPro Assessment
  • Successful completion upon hiring of criminal record and background check through the WA State Patrol and FBI.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Ability to accept responsibility, take direction, and collaborate effectively with other staff members.
• Must have the ability to remain calm in high-stress situations.
• Ability to clearly communicate both orally in in writing; ability to observe and record data accurately.
• Ability to use good judgement as related to students and their positive behavior management.
• Ability to relate well with students and staff members. Must possess a team approach attitude.
• Ability to serve as a role model and to interact positively with students.
• Must be flexible and willing to adjust routine on short notice.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality in all work-related matters.
• Ability to attend district led trainings, such as Safety Care Certification
• Ability to stand for an extended period of time; ability to lift 50 pounds.

Working Conditions/Employment RequirementsWorking Conditions:

• Classroom environment.

Employment Requirements:

• Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through Washington State Patrol and FBI.

Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: The recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS I- 9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility prior to working.Disclosure Statement and Record Check: Pursuant to Chapter 486, Washington Laws of 1987, the recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he or she has been convicted of crimes against persons listed in the law. In addition, a background check, based on fingerprints, will be requested from the Washington State Patrol & FBI. Employment is conditional based upon completion of the record check.The Entiat School District prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, 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 in its programs and activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees, who have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination, can be reached as follows: Greg Whitmore (Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator) via e-mail at gwhitmore@entiatschools.org, or Susan Morris (Section 504 Coordinator) via e-mail at smorris@entiatschools.org, or Bill Edwardson (Title IX Coordinator) via e-mail at bedwardson@entiatschools.org, or call (509) 784-1800, or by mail at Entiat School District, 2650 Entiat Way, Entiat, WA 98822.Entiat School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer