Paraeducator

Required Attachments

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• 2 Classified Reference Forms and/or Letters
  
  

Salary

6.5 hours per day / 196 days per year (includes 11 paid holidays)

$23.30 - $25.69 per hour, dependent upon previous years of experience

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance benefits, as administered by the School Employees Benefit Board (SEBB). Final benefit eligibility to be determined at time of hire. Employees receive a VEBA benefit contribution, up to $105 per month, provided by the district. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Department of Retirement Services (DRS) SERS plan (classified employees) or TERS plan (certificated employees), as well as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program. Employees receive sick leave, personal leave, and paid holidays as outlined in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Position Description

The Paraeducator performs a variety of instructional and classroom support and student supervision duties for the purpose of assisting the school and teachers in instruction, supervision, and education of assigned students.

Essential Functions

• Greets visitors, parents, students, and staff in a welcoming manner.
• Performs supportive tasks for the classroom teacher, including: correcting daily work, recording grades, typing and/or photocopying classroom materials, laminating materials, setting-up bulletin boards, taking and recording attendance.
• Monitors and works with small groups of students on daily assignments and activities, which may include some direct instruction as planned by the classroom teacher.
• Supervise individuals and/or groups of students in a variety of settings including field trips, playground, classroom, hallways, lunch room, to ensure a safe and positive learning environment.
• Assists other personnel, as may be required, for the purpose of increasing staff capacity to implement identified student programs, including instructional and behavioral plans. This would include supporting other staff, as may be necessary, in any aspect of their assigned duties to supported students.
• Accurately assess situations and remain calm during emergencies or stressful situations.
• Maintain student discipline in accordance with the classroom and school-wide discipline plans.
• Build positive relationships with students, staff, and families and contribute to a positive school climate.
• Operate according to professional and ethical standards at all times. This includes maintaining a high degree of confidentiality, courtesy, cooperation, positive attitude, reliability, punctuality, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Arrive to work on time and maintain regular and consistent attendance, adhering to work schedule.
• Participate in team meetings for the purpose of collaborating and sharing information.
• Attend relevant training to acquire and maintain up-to-date knowledge of specific job responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by administrator(s), as applicable to this position.
  
  

Requirements

• Ability to work effectively in an environment with frequent interruptions requiring the ability to concentrate and consistently produce efficient work while responding to interruptions and changing priorities.
• Ability to effectively interact with students, parents, staff, and community members in a welcoming, supportive, and confident manner.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Must be a trustworthy individual with a high level of integrity and work ethic throughout all duties.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the cultural, ethnic, gender, and religious diversity of students, staff, parents, and community.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters.
• Initiative and ability to work with minimal direction and supervision; sound judgment and decision-making capabilities are essential.
• Must be punctual and dependable. Regular and consistent attendance is required.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
  
  

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age; and
• Received a high school diploma or equivalent; and
• Have received a passing grade on the Education Testing Service's Paraeducator Assessment; or
• Hold an Associate of Arts degree; or
• Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at an institution of higher education; and
• Valid Washington State Driver's License
• Criminal Justice/Fingerprint Clearance
  
  

Working Conditions

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: Sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time, kneeling, stooping, pulling, pushing, reaching, and handling; moving quickly in response to situations of potential danger to students and/or staff; ability to lift up to 25 pounds; and working outdoors and in inclement weather.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Hood Canal School District 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. The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Dr. Lance Gibbon, Superintendent, at 360-877-5463 - 111 North State Route 106; Shelton, WA 98584. Complaint procedures can be found on website under Board Policy #3210 (students) and #5010 (employees).

The Hood Canal School District will provide reasonable accommodations to enable persons with disabilities the opportunity to apply for open positions and to participate in District interview procedures. Persons with disabilities or who need translation services are asked to notify the Human Resources Office at 360-877-5463 x 204 at least three days prior to the date on which the requested accommodation is needed.