Substitute Paraeducator

POSTING DETAILS

Substitute Paraeducator - #240709001

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Schedule: Variable/On-Call

Pay: $20.13-$21.86 per hour

Closing Date: January 30 2025

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have earned 72 college level GPA credits from an institution of higher education, have an AA degree, or be able to pass the Educational Testing Service (ETS) Assessment.
• Must be able to work well with people with ability to maintain positive attitude.
• Must have a love for children and demonstrated empathy for and ability to provide appropriate nurturing and guidance for students.
• Must be able to work one-on-one with students in which learning is difficult.
• Ability to follow teacher direction in working with students in instructional activities.
• Ability to take directions and carry through on own accurately without frequent supervision.
• Ability to keep accurate student records and charts.
• Must be flexible and adapt easily to change and interruption.
• Bilingual is preferred.
• Right Response training is preferred.
  
  

Essential Job Functions

• Work as part of the teaching team following the lesson plans and guidance of the teacher.
• Work with individual students and small groups for whom learning is difficult in a variety of work areas including tables and carpeted floor areas.
• Assist in teaching literacy, mathematics and writing.
• Work with students in a positive, nurturing manner; assist with behavior management.
• Work with students requiring individual or close attention, read to children, listen to their recitation, and suggest improvements.
• Must be able to speak clearly, annunciate and pronunciate English language correctly.
• Assist teachers in supervisory tasks and administering tests as assigned.
• Assume responsibility and work on own without frequent supervision.
• Supervise students at recess and maintain a harmonious atmosphere on the playground.
• Maintain a constant vigilance for safety, both in how children play and the condition of the play equipment that they use.
• Other such job-related tasks as may be assigned.
• Maintain a record of punctuality, dependability, and consistent attendance.
  
  

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Apply Online At Www.longviewschools.com, And Upload The Following Documents

• Electronic application
• Electronic cover letter
• Electronic resume
• Official High School Transcripts or Diploma
• College Transcripts or ETS Results
• Three (3) electronic professional references
  
  

Current employees need only submit a cover letter.

The Longview School District is a Drug & Tobacco Free workplace.

Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: New employees will be required to complete an INS 1-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility.

Disclosure Statement and Background Check: Pursuant to RCW 43.43.830 through RCW 43.43.840, new employees will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating any convictions of crimes against persons as listed in the law. In addition, a background check based on fingerprints will be requested from the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

Education

The Longview School District is an Equal Opportunity district in education programs, activities, services, and employment. Longview School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran, or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal. We provide equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. We also comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Older Worker Protection Act, and all other state, federal, and local equal opportunity laws .If you have a physical or mental disability that causes you to need assistance to access school facilities, programs, or services, please notify the school principal. This district endeavors to maintain an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment. Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against should contact the following district employees, located at 2715 Lilac Street, Longview, 98632, who have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Section 504, Student ADA Coordinator, Title IX Coordinator

Tony VanderMaas, Assistant Superintendent

(360) 575-7021

tvandermaas@longview.k12.wa.us

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator

Penny Andrews, Director of Human Resources

(360) 575-7004

pandrews@longview.k12.wa.us

Conditions of Employment

• Are you eligible to work in the United States?
• Is your record clear of any crimes against persons as defined in RCW 43.43.830 and listed as follows: aggravated murder; first or second degree murder; first or second degree kidnapping; first, second, or third degree assault; first, second, or third degree rape; first, second, or third degree statutory rape; first or second degree robbery; first degree arson; first degree burglary; first or second degree manslaughter; first or second degree extortion; indecent liberties; incest; vehicular homicide; first degree promoting prostitution; communication with a minor; unlawful imprisonment; simple assault; sexual exploitation of minors; first or second degree criminal mistreatment; child abuse or neglect as defined in RCW 26.44.020; first or second degree custodial interference; malicious harassment; first, second, or third degree child molestation; first or second degree sexual misconduct with a minor; first or second degree rape of a child; patronizing a juvenile prostitute; child abandonment; promoting pornography; selling or distributing erotic material to a minor; custodial assault; violation of child abuse restraining order; child buying or selling; prostitution; felony indecent exposure; or any of these crimes as they may be renamed in the future?
• Is your record clear of any dependency action under RCW 13.34.030(2)(b) to have sexually assaulted or exploited any minor or to have physically abused any minor?
• Is your record clear of being found by a court in a domestic relations proceeding under Title 26 RCW to have sexually abused or exploited any minor or to have physically abused any minor?
• Is your record clear of being found in any final decision by the director of the department of licensing or a disciplinary board in the following businesses or professions to have sexually abused or exploited any minor or to have physically abused any minor: chiropractic; dentistry; dental hygiene; drugless healing; massage; midwifery; osteopathy; physical therapy; physicians; practical nursing; registered nursing; psychology; and real estate brokers and salespeople?
• Is your record clear, for the last seven years, of being released from prison or of a conviction of any offense that involved drugs, embezzlement, or fraud?
• Will you consent to a criminal history background check?
• Do you certify the answers given herein are true and complete to the best of your knowledge?
• I authorize the Longview School District to inquire with former employers or references and obtain any and all information regarding my job related background. I release and waive the Longview School District, my former employers, and all references from any and all liability in obtaining or disclosing such information. I agree that if I have provided false or incomplete statements, the district may, at its sole discretion, without notice or due process procedures, terminate my employment contract. If such action is taken by the district, the contract shall be deemed void from its inception. References and personal information which become a part of this application will be regarded as confidential and shall not be revealed to me.
  
  

General Questions

• Why are you making this application?
• Do you hold a current first aid card?
• Do you have experience working with children? If so, what kind of experience?
• Please list any special skills or qualifications you feel is pertinent to the position for which you are applying.
• Please describe the type of classroom situations in which you would like to work.
• Are you a former school district employee? If yes, please give dates and position.
• Please read numbers 8 through 11 carefully. Put the items in rank order of importance of qualities that paraeducators must have. Make one choice for each, and do not duplicate numbers. 1 = Most Important 5 = Least Important
• The paraeducator believes all students can learn.
• The paraeducator is always looking for ways to help and support the classroom teachers.
• The paraeducator believes that he/she has failed if the students fail.
• A paraeducator's rapport with students is critical to student success.
  
  

Benefits

No benefits are available for substitute positions.

Attachments

Cover Letter *

Current Resume*

High School Diploma/Official Transcripts*

College Transcripts or ETS Results*

Optional Application Documents 1

References

Paraeducator Professional References: 3 of 7 external references required.