Paraeducator - Functional Core Program 1:1
Federal Way Public Schools · Federal Way, WA · 1 mo ago
EducationFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections for headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections where there is real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info, not invent or summarize away detail. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, application instructions.
We need to parse the posting.
Key sections:
- Position Summary: description of functional core program, duties, etc. Could be "About the role".
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities: list of duties.
- Other Responsibilities: more duties.
- Required Qualifications: Education and Experience, Additional Requirements.
- Preferred Qualifications: experience with special health care needs.
- Condition Of Employment: list of requirements (background check, fitness, driver's license, etc.)
- Knowledge Of: list of knowledge areas.
- Ability To: list of abilities.
- REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY: separate.
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS: details.
- WORK CONDITIONS: details.
- WORK SCHEDULE: description.
- REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: maybe not needed as heading? Could be part of About the role? But we have headings list; we can include if content.
- REPRESENTATION: union info.
- Level Of Compensation: includes benefits prorated based on FTE - Medical, dental vision; sick and vacation leave; life insurance; retirement. Also mentions Paraeducator position on the PSE Salary Schedule. That's benefits and maybe pay? No specific pay amount given, just schedule. So we should not create Pay section unless posting actually states them. It does not give a specific pay number or range. So we should omit Pay section.
- Benefits: we have benefits listed: Medical, dental vision; sick and vacation leave; life insurance; retirement. So we can include Benefits section.
- Schedule: WORK SCHEDULE: school year assignment, hours/days vary slightly. So we can include Schedule section.
- About the role: we can use Position Summary.
- Responsibilities: combine Essential Duties and Other Responsibilities.
- Requirements: maybe Required Qualifications (Education and Experience, Additional Requirements) plus Condition Of Employment? Could be separate but we have Requirements heading; we can put required qualifications there.
- Qualifications: maybe Preferred Qualifications? But we already have Requirements; we could have Qualifications for preferred? However instructions: Use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can have both Requirements and Qualifications sections. Requirements likely for mandatory qualifications; Qualifications for preferred or additional.
- Skills: maybe from Knowledge Of, Ability To, Cultural Competence, Physical Demands? But we need to decide. Could put Skills section for knowledge/abilities/skills. However we must not create thin sections; prefer few substantive sections. Could combine many into Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Benefits, Schedule. But we have headings list; we can omit those not needed.
We need to preserve ALL substantive information; we cannot drop details. So we need to include all info somewhere. If we omit a heading, we must still include its content under another heading? The instruction: "include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text". It doesn't forbid putting content under a different heading than the literal heading name, as long as we preserve info. But we should try to map content to appropriate headings.
We have many headings available; we can use multiple sections to avoid thin ones. But we must avoid sections with only placeholder text. So we need to ensure each section we include has substantive content.
Let's plan sections:
- for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). The "e.g." suggests those are examples, not an exhaustive list? It says "use
About the role
: include Position Summary paragraph. -Responsibilities
: include Essential Duties and Responsibilities list + Other Responsibilities list. -Requirements
: include Required Qualifications (Education and Experience, Additional Requirements) and Condition Of Employment (background check, fitness, driver's license, etc.) maybe also Physical Demands? But Physical Demands could be separate but we could put under Requirements? Might be better as its own section but we have no heading for Physical Demands. Could include under Requirements or Qualifications. Since we have Skills heading, we could put Physical Demands under Skills? Not ideal. Perhaps we add a section for Physical Demands? Not in allowed headings list; but we could still usePhysical Demands
? The instruction says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). The "e.g." suggests those are examples, not an exhaustive list? It says "use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." Likely they expect only those headings. Safer to stick to those.
Thus we need to fit Physical Demands and Work Conditions into one of those headings. Could put under Requirements (as job requirements) or Skills (physical abilities). Similarly Work Conditions could be under Requirements or Skills.
We also have Cultural Competence section; could put under Skills or Qualifications.
We have Knowledge Of and Ability To lists; could be under Skills.
We have REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS; could be under About the role or Requirements.
We have REPRESENTATION (union) maybe under About the role.
We have Level Of Compensation (benefits) -> Benefits.
We have WORK SCHEDULE -> Schedule.
Thus we can map:
About the role: Position Summary + Reporting Relationships + Representation (union) maybe.
Responsibilities: Essential Duties + Other Responsibilities.
Requirements: Required Qualifications (Education/Experience, Additional Requirements) + Condition Of Employment (background check, fitness, driver's license, etc.) maybe also Knowledge Of? But Knowledge is more like knowledge needed; could be under Skills.
Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications.
Skills: Knowledge Of, Ability To, Cultural Competence, Physical Demands, Work Conditions.
Benefits: Benefits list.
Schedule: Work Schedule.
We must not create Pay section.
Now we need to ensure we preserve all substantive information. Let's extract details.
Position Summary paragraph:
"PARAEDUCATOR - FUNCTIONAL CORE PROGRAM - WORKING 1:1 WITH A STUDENT POSITION SUMMARY: The functional core program (FCP) is for students with identified disabilities who demonstrate primary learning needs in the functional life skills domain. This position requires the paraeducator to work under the direction of a certificated teacher. Duties include instructional and non-instructional activities for special education students. The paraeducator's role is to assist students with learning and health care needs such as: feeding, tube feeding, toileting, catheterization, and lifting. This position may also require the paraeducator to work with students who have behavior problems."
We'll put that in About the role.
Reporting Relationships: "Position reports to classroom teacher and/or department head and building principal. Position is evaluated by the building principal or designee."
Representation: "Public School Employees Union (PSE) SEIU Local 1948"
We can include those in About the role as separate paragraphs.
Responsibilities: Essential Duties and Responsibilities list (the long list). Then "Other Responsibilities" list.
We need to preserve list items as - .
Essential Duties list items:
- Under the direction of the certificated teacher, the paraeducator will assist students with meeting their IEP goals/objectives and keep accurate records.
- Prepare classroom and materials as directed.
- Keep the facilities clean and safe.
- Assist students with washing, diapering, toileting, assist students with personal hygiene, and other personal care.
- Perform medical procedures and determined by a registered nurse such as: administration of medication, catheterization, suctioning, and tube feeding.
- Lift and properly position medically fragile students frequently.
- Work with students that have behavior problems that may require restraining.
- Demonstrate the ability to implement and follow behavior plans.
- Supervise/assist students at lunch, recess, Adaptive PE., music, library and possibly in a regular education classroom setting or out in the community.
- Assist student on and off the bus.
- Develop and maintain a positive rapport with students and staff.
- Report and direct any questions or concerns brought to you by parents or support staff to your immediate supervisor.
- Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.
Other Responsibilities list:
- Perform instructional clerical tasks.
- Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers.
- Assist substitute teacher with helpful information pertinent to the classroom.
We'll combine.
Requirements: Required Qualifications:
Education and Experience: Per Federal NCLB Regulations, new hires must have: High School Diploma or Equivalent, And one of the following: AA degree, OR 48 College-Level Semester Credits, OR 72 College-Level Quarter Credits, OR Pass the state approved ParaPro Assessment
Additional Requirements: Proficient in basic spelling, math and grammar skills
Condition Of Employment list:
- Pass a criminal background check
- Pass fitness for duty examination
- Washington State driver’s license
- Possess and maintain Type II driver’s license
- Complete the district's paraeducator core competency requirements
- Possess and maintain Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) certificated course
- Successfully complete the FWPS district-approved Right Response training at the advanced level at the next available time; maintain current certification at the advanced level through an annual recertification class
- Possess and maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR and first aid training
- Travel with students as needed
- Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis
- Knowledge Of Individual education plans (IEPs)
- English grammar and spelling
- Basic math
- Positive behavior interventions
- Right Response and de-escalation techniques
- School Board Policies
Wait, those "Knowledge Of" items appear under Condition Of Employment? Actually after Condition Of Employment list, there is a "Knowledge Of" section. Let's re-examine original text:
"Condition Of Employment Pass a criminal background check Pass fitness for duty examination Washington State driver’s license Possess and maintain Type II driver’s license Complete the district's paraeducator core competency requirements Possess and maintain Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) certificated course Successfully complete the FWPS district-approved Right Response training at the advanced level at the next available time; maintain current certification at the advanced level through an annual recertification class Possess and maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR and first aid training Travel with students as needed Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis Knowledge Of Individual education plans (IEPs) English grammar and spelling Basic math Positive behavior interventions Right Response and de-escalation techniques School Board Policies Ability To Demonstrate basic knowledge of modern technology and willingness and ability to increase knowledge to proficiency Work independently and work collaboratively with others fostering a team approach whenever appropriate. Maintain a good work attendance record, be punctual, and follow District procedures for reporting all absences. Demonstrate enthusiasm, flexibility and a commitment to students. Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines. Develop and maintain positive relations with staff and service providers Follow written and verbal directions with minimal supervision Speak, read and follow written communications in English Perform basic spelling, math and grammar skills Demonstrate the desire, skill and patience to work with students with special emotional, academic and social needs, which may include violent behavior Demonstrate a caring attitude and establish an environment that encourages appropriate behavior and successful learning Exercise judgment as to when to act independently and when to refer to higher authority Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality Communicate effectively with staff, students, parents/guardians, and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community
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Essential Duties list items: - Under the direction of the certificated teacher, the paraeducator will assist students with meeting their IEP goals/objectives and keep accurate records. - Prepare classroom and materials as directed. - Keep the facilities clean and safe. - Assist students with washing, diapering, toileting, assist students with personal hygiene, and other personal care. - Perform medical procedures and determined by a registered nurse such as: administration of medication, catheterization, suctioning, and tube feeding. - Lift and properly position medically fragile students frequently. - Work with students that have behavior problems that may require restraining. - Demonstrate the ability to implement and follow behavior plans. - Supervise/assist students at lunch, recess, Adaptive PE., music, library and possibly in a regular education classroom setting or out in the community. - Assist student on and off the bus. - Develop and maintain a positive rapport with students and staff. - Report and direct any questions or concerns brought to you by parents or support staff to your immediate supervisor. - Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines. Other Responsibilities list: - Perform instructional clerical tasks. - Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers. - Assist substitute teacher with helpful information pertinent to the classroom. We'll combine. Requirements: Required Qualifications: Education and Experience: Per Federal NCLB Regulations, new hires must have: High School Diploma or Equivalent, And one of the following: AA degree, OR 48 College-Level Semester Credits, OR 72 College-Level Quarter Credits, OR Pass the state approved ParaPro Assessment Additional Requirements: Proficient in basic spelling, math and grammar skills Condition Of Employment list: - Pass a criminal background check - Pass fitness for duty examination - Washington State driver’s license - Possess and maintain Type II driver’s license - Complete the district's paraeducator core competency requirements - Possess and maintain Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) certificated course - Successfully complete the FWPS district-approved Right Response training at the advanced level at the next available time; maintain current certification at the advanced level through an annual recertification class - Possess and maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR and first aid training - Travel with students as needed - Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis - Knowledge Of Individual education plans (IEPs) - English grammar and spelling - Basic math - Positive behavior interventions - Right Response and de-escalation techniques - School Board Policies Wait, those "Knowledge Of" items appear under Condition Of Employment? Actually after Condition Of Employment list, there is a "Knowledge Of" section. Let's re-examine original text: "Condition Of Employment Pass a criminal background check Pass fitness for duty examination Washington State driver’s license Possess and maintain Type II driver’s license Complete the district's paraeducator core competency requirements Possess and maintain Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) certificated course Successfully complete the FWPS district-approved Right Response training at the advanced level at the next available time; maintain current certification at the advanced level through an annual recertification class Possess and maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR and first aid training Travel with students as needed Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis Knowledge Of Individual education plans (IEPs) English grammar and spelling Basic math Positive behavior interventions Right Response and de-escalation techniques School Board Policies Ability To Demonstrate basic knowledge of modern technology and willingness and ability to increase knowledge to proficiency Work independently and work collaboratively with others fostering a team approach whenever appropriate. Maintain a good work attendance record, be punctual, and follow District procedures for reporting all absences. Demonstrate enthusiasm, flexibility and a commitment to students. Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines. Develop and maintain positive relations with staff and service providers Follow written and verbal directions with minimal supervision Speak, read and follow written communications in English Perform basic spelling, math and grammar skills Demonstrate the desire, skill and patience to work with students with special emotional, academic and social needs, which may include violent behavior Demonstrate a caring attitude and establish an environment that encourages appropriate behavior and successful learning Exercise judgment as to when to act independently and when to refer to higher authority Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality Communicate effectively with staff, students, parents/guardians, and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community