ELLENSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT #401

POSITION:   Parapro II

LOCATION:  Mt. Stuart Elementary, 4.75 hrs a day, 190 days

REPORTS TO:   Principal

JOB SUMMARY:  Assisting the classroom teacher in implementing and maintaining a consistent and   

                           sequential program for students, providing instruction to individual or small groups,

                           and monitoring and reporting student progress.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Preparing and organizing lessons and materials as directed by the teacher.
• Administering and scoring assessments according to established guidelines.
• Providing instruction for individual and small groups as directed by the teacher.
• Maintaining records of student progress.
• Participating as member of an instructional team.
• Monitoring and reporting behavior of students according to approved procedures.
• Assisting in emergency drills, assemblies and field trips.
• Participating in meetings and in-service training programs as requested.
• Assisting students by providing emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Assuring the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.
• Performing related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• New applicants and current employees out of classification:

AA (or higher) degree or completion of 2 years of secondary education

(72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits).

       ETS Test with a score of at least 461

• Must qualify to work in the proximity of children under the conditions of a WSP/FBI background check.

• Successfully complete a skills assessment test in the subjects of mathematics, grammar, spelling, language and reading.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

        KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic subjects taught in the District schools, including mathematics, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
• Safe practices in classroom activities.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

        ABILITY TO:

• Engage with students to support mathematics, grammar, spelling, language and reading up to the 6^th grade level.
• Learn child guidance principles and practices.
• Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents and staff.
• Perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities.
• Print and write legibly.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Learn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Monitor, observe and report student’s behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
• Operate instructional and office equipment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Representation:  Public School Employees, Ellensburg Chapter
• Salary:  PSE Salary Schedule
• Benefits:  SEBB

BENEFITS:  Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). School employees | Washington State Health Care Authority 

Retirement benefits provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). State of Washington: Department of Retirement Systems

190 Day Employees - Paid leave benefits to include 12 days of sick leave, three personal leave days

ACKNOWLEDGMENT:

This Job description is intended to provide an overview of the requirements of the position. As such, it is not necessarily all-inclusive, and the job may require other essential and/or nonessential functions, tasks, duties, or responsibilities not listed herein. The District reserves the right to add, modify, or exclude any essential or nonessential requirement at any time with or without notice. Nothing in this job description, nor by the completion of any requirement of the job by the employee, is intended to create a contract of employment of any type.

Applicants of diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply

Ellensburg 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 employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Coordinator and and Section 504 Coordinator,Rhonda Schmidt, 509-925-8011, Rhonda.Schmidt@esd401.org ; Civil Rights Coordinator, 509-925-8007, Alexis.Haberman@esd401.org 1300 East Third Avenue, Ellensburg, WA 98926.

Salary : $18 - $21