Paraeducator - LAP

Public School Employees of Kelso Chapter #1 (PSE 1). Responsible to School Principal/Director of Special Programs.

Schedule

5.5 hrs/day, 8:45am to 2:45pm; 188 days/year. Potential reduction in hours due to Wednesday early release, early dismissals for parent conferences, holidays, and last day of school. Hours, job assignment, and/or building assignment are subject to change based on program needs determined by the district.

Pay

PSE 1 Salary Schedule.

Benefits

This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance in accordance with the School Employee Benefits Board rules and regulations. Paid time off and other benefits are offered in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Public School Employees of Kelso Chapter #1.

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals and/or groups of students on assigned tasks in the areas of mathematics, reading, and writing in the implementation of the educational program
• Work with individuals and/or groups of students in learning English and in the implementation of the educational program
• Maintain records and produce instructional materials as needed
• Administer assessments as directed
• Provide computer and technical support to students as directed
• Supervise students in the cafeteria, classroom, on school grounds, and in the community as needed
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies
• Must have regular and consistent attendance
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of diversity among individual students and the ability to set appropriate expectations for individual students
• Previous experience or training in working with students preferred
• Physical ability to lift, position, and/or transfer students (with assistance as may be required) up to 21 years of age
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with teachers, parents, and students
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member and project a positive, friendly, and caring attitude toward others
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to participate in activities and responsibilities as assigned by the classroom teacher
• Demonstrated ability to work independently under the direction of the classroom teacher, while accepting direction and constructive criticism
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters appropriately and ethically
• Demonstrated ability to work with student records and data collection
• Ability to effectively supervise students in all school areas
• Willingness to participate in classroom team meetings, in-service offerings, and local workshops
• Demonstrated ability to use proper grammar and spelling in written and oral communication and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to use multiple communication systems such as email, computers, document readers, and smart boards
• Neat, clean personal appearance and personal traits that make him/her a good role model for students; work apparel should be appropriate for a professional and safe work environment

Education

Be at least eighteen years of age, hold a high school diploma and/or equivalent, AND must meet at least one of the following options:

• Hold an AA degree or higher from an accredited college or university; OR
• Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits – all at a 100 level or above at an accredited college or university; OR
• Received a qualifying score on the Education Testing Service (ETS) paraeducator assessment; OR
• Have completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council

Must complete training on the Fundamental Course of Study within the timelines described in RCW 28A.413.070 in years that the program is funded by the legislature.