Substitute - Classified - Early Learning (Preschool) ($22.65/hour)

SUBSTITUTE POSITIONS ARE ON-CALL, AT-WILL POSITIONS WITH NO GUARANTEE OF HOURS OR WORK.

$22.65/hr - Substitute Early Learning Paraeducators

$25.17/hr - Substitute Early Learning Paraeducators that have retired from Clover Park School District

A complete application will include:

• copy of your high school diploma or recognized equivalent

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

     Short Term Assignments - Education and Experience

         High school diploma or it’s recognized equivalent (GED)

     Long Term Paraeducator Assignments

•          High school diploma or it’s recognized equivalent (GED) and;
•          72 quarter credits earned at an institution of higher education; or 
•          An associate’s degree (or higher); or
•          A passing score on a state or local assessment
•          Six (6) months experience working with children or young adults. 

    Documentation of Portable Background Check (PBC)through the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF)

• Documentation must be provided prior to hire.

• Create a MERIT account at this link - https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/services/earlylearning-profdev/merit

• Portable Background Check application instructions:

  1. Login to MERIT at merit.dcyf.wa.gov
  2. Click on the “My Applications” tab.
  3. Click on the blue link labeled “Portable Background Check”.
  4. Complete and submit the application.

IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

Job Title:                                                      Classification Level:  

    Substitute Preschool Paraeducator                   Substitute On-Call, *At-Will

Reports to:

     Human Resources

     Building Administrator

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

Under general supervision of the building administrator, provides assistance to the certificated preschool teacher and/or classified preschool instructor, Teacher Assistant (TA), and/or the Family Support Specialist (FSS) in the development and implementation of daily educational programs for preschool age children, in accordance with program standards. Enhances parent’s role as the principle influence on the child’s education and development

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

•  Implementation of the early childhood or preschool educational program.
•  Implements the daily classroom program as assigned, including music, meals, group projects, free-time and supervision of students.
• Prepares and organizes the physical classroom space and classroom materials in accordance with the planned educational program.
• Interacts positively with all children to support their individual learning and emotional needs.
• Prepares and serves snacks and meals to the children; eats with the children.
• Assists with recordkeeping on individual children and families as directed; completes written observations and participates in development and implementation of individualized student plans.
• Performs other duties as assigned

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.  The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively and relate positively to students, parents, staff and volunteers in a diverse environment.
• Ability to adjust to varied situations, demands, and new instructional concepts.
• Ability to operate general office equipment such as photocopier, fax, personal computer, telephone, etc.
• Ability to attend occasional evening meetings and visit parents in their homes.
• Ability to supervise students on regularly scheduled field trips.

Certification and Licenses

• Background check and fingerprinting through the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction
• Portabable Background Check through the Department of Children, Youth and Families 

• Proof of physical exam and TB testing. For positive test results a statement from a doctor or a chest x-ray must be provided.   

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Post high school classes in early childhood education.

• Ability to proficiently keyboard, utilize word processing and spreadsheet software; navigate the internet; and operate email applications.

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  Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for three to five year old children.
• Low income and current or past preschool program parent.
• First aid and CPR certification for employee’s assigned to the health room and transportation.  
• Pierce County Food and Beverage Handler’s Permit within ninety (90) days of substitute hire
• Access to personal vehicle and proof of insurance.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a regular elementary school building. Ability to bend, stretch, twist, walk, reach requiring ordinary physical effort; lift 40 lb. and push/pull 60 lb.; listen more closely than normal daily life; use fingers, hand and limbs with ordinary skill and speed are all required. Exposure to dust, fumes, bleach and disinfectants, traffic, infectious diseases/sickness, human waste, occasional extreme noise levels and occasionally high risk, emotionally disturbed or dangerous individuals when making home visits.

FLSA: Non - Exempt                                        AFFILIATION: ESPCP

JOB CLASS: Substitute Para-educator                WORK YEAR: On Call, At-Will – No guaranteed hours

*Disclaimer:  Substitute positions are considered "at-will" meaning either party can end the relationship at any time; nothing in the offer of substitute employment, employee manual, substitute manual or other employment documents, or other oral communications shall be deemed to create an employment contract or to modify the at-will relationship; no person other than the Superintendent of the District, has the authority to bind the District to an employment contract or an agreement to modify the at-will employment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. (NOTE: All associated background check fees are the employee’s responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.

Federally funded Head Start programs require that all staff working with children receive an initial health examination, a screening for tuberculosis (TB), regular and ongoing medical care, and do not pose a risk to the young children (ages 0-5) or pregnant mothers that our program serves.

The State funded ECEAP program requires that all staff working with children complete a two-step Mantoux tuberculosis (TB) skin test or proof of Negative Mantoux TB test in the 12 months prior to hire, medical therapy to treat TB, or a recent negative chest x-ray and a statement from a health care provider that the staff member does not pose a risk to others

All Head Start and ECEAP staff to provide specific immunization documentation related to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) by January 31, 2022 (RCW 43.216).

Insurance Benefits 

Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours  during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability and basic life insurance benefits.

Clover Park Public Schools benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees for information on available benefit options. 

Retirement and Deferred Compensation 

Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan.  For eligibility information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems' web site. 

Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Clink on the link https://www.drs.wa.gov/plan/dcp/ for information on 457 plan (DCP)  with the Department of Retirement Systems.

To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan, employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clover Park 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. Address correspondence to one of the following individuals who have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr., SW, Lakewood, WA 98499-1341: Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154, Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154, Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154

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