Paraeducator, Learning Support 1:1 18907-2026
for headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections where posting has real specific content. We need to parse the posting. Job title: Paraeducator, Learning Support 6.5 hours per day, 9 months per year. This is a one-on-one position. Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Non-Exempt. We should not repeat job title as heading. We need to include sections: maybe "About the role" (description), "Responsibilities" (essential functions), "Qualifications" (qualifications documentation), "Skills" (knowledge, skills, abilities), "Benefits" (benefits/compensation), maybe "Pay" (salary info) and "Schedule" (hours per day, months per year). Also "Requirements" maybe combine with qualifications? The posting includes "Qualifications Documentation verifying a high school diploma or GED AND One of the following..." plus "One year of related experience..." etc. Also "Other Requirements" (physical). So we can have "Qualifications" for education/experience, "Requirements" for other requirements (physical, attendance). "Skills" for knowledge, skills, abilities. "Responsibilities" for essential functions. "About the role" for introductory paragraph. "Benefits" for benefits/compensation. "Pay" for salary details. "Schedule" for hours per day, months per year. We must not create sections with placeholder text. All content must be present. We need to remove boilerplate: EEO, etc. The posting includes some generic statements about application process, reference checks, etc. Those are boilerplate? The instruction: Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. So we should remove paragraphs about appreciating interest, all applications considered, reference checks, background investigation, not all applicants will receive interview, résumés should include..., internal applicants must have official transcripts..., external applicants must include..., all district employees encouraged..., failure to submit..., internal applicants..., external applicants... Those are application instructions, so remove them. Also remove "Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Non-Exempt" maybe not boilerplate but could be considered metadata; but we can fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Probably we can include it in About the role paragraph. We must preserve all substantive information: job description, essential functions, qualifications, skills, other requirements, benefits/compensation, salary, schedule. Let's extract substantive content: - Position: Paraeducator, Learning Support 6.5 hours per day, 9 months per year. This is a one-on-one position. - Essential Functions (list): * Treat co-workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times * Serve as a positive role model for students, and practices the behaviors that are expected of our students * Work in a flexible and cooperative manner * Support the appropriate certificated staff member(s) in developing specific goals for each student * Support the teacher in planning and evaluating overall learning goals and individual students' progress. Independently oversee student(s) behavior and assist student(s) during class activities. * In conjunction with certificated staff member, assist with classroom activities or provide instruction to student. Assistance provided may include the following areas: academic subjects, basic life skills, social skills, and other areas as assigned. * Produce and assemble teaching materials as directed by teacher * Assist with data entry, record keeping, and filing * Grade/correct papers and homework utilizing a rubric or key * Oversee assigned students as they enter/leave school grounds, on the playground and in the cafeteria, or on field trips as directed by Special Ed certificated staff * Attend training meetings to broaden expertise in working with students with special needs * Responsible for collecting and sharing progress data Utilize technology to collect Individualized Education Plan (IEP) data and to inform work with students in goal areas * Lead small groups or individualized instruction in the areas of reading, writing, math, and social/behavioral skills * Support students in general education classrooms which may require the need to adjust, change or modify the assigned work as well as communicating and collaborating with the general education teacher about accommodations and modifications * Communicate clearly with special education teacher regarding student behavior, progress and needs * Implement suggestions and feedback from other staff related to specific students * Implement behavior support plans for students with behavior needs * Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by administrator in alignment with their job classification - Qualifications Documentation: * high school diploma or GED AND * One of the following: - official transcripts verifying an Associate's degree (90 quarter, 60 semester) - OR 72 quarter or 48 semester credits from an accredited university, college, community college or business school - OR ETS ParaPro Assessment result of 461 or higher * One year of related experience working with children in an educational setting preferred * Successful experience as part of an educational team preferred * Experience which demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and skills in working effectively in a team environment, providing support to achieve the desired goal(s) for the classroom and/or program area * Possess excellent problem solving, analytical, and conflict resolution skills and ability to think quickly - Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: * Ability to effectively communicate with and appreciate individuals from diverse, socio-economic backgrounds * Ability to learn and use a computer monitor, keyboard, and appropriate adaptive technologies * Ability to successfully implement educational programs and manage student behavior with direction from the teacher * Ability to maintain confidentiality * Ability to be flexible with assigned tasks and schedules - Other Requirements: * Ability to lift, move, physically restrain a child of the size required by the job * Ability to independently and safely escort students around the school building and grounds * Ability to observe the behavior of students, both visually and by listening * Regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements - Benefits/Compensation: * Salary & Time Off: New employees start at the minimum hourly rate in the salary range. However, employees with verified prior years of service in a similar occupational status from other Washington School Districts or Educational Service Districts may receive experience credit toward salary placement. Salary schedules can be accessed here. * Vancouver Public Schools also offers paid holidays and paid time off, including sick, vacation, personal, and bereavement leave, as detailed in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (VAESP CBA). * Benefits: Employees anticipated to work at least 630 hours may be eligible for health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, and disability insurance benefits. Detailed eligibility information can be found here. * Retirement: Employees may be eligible for retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) based on position FTE. Detailed information can be found here. - Schedule: 6.5 hours per day, 9 months per year (mentioned at top). Also maybe part-time. We need to output HTML with headings
and lists - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose.
We should not repeat job title as heading. We can start with a
for About the role: includes position description (hours, one-on-one). Could also include FLSA status.
We'll create sections:
About the role
Paraeducator, Learning Support position working 6.5 hours per day, 9 months per year. This is a one‑on‑one role supporting students under the direction of certificated staff. (Non‑exempt under FLSA.)
Responsibilities
- Treat co‑workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times
- Serve as a positive role model for students, and practice the behaviors expected of our students
- Work in a flexible and cooperative manner
- Support the appropriate certificated staff member(s) in developing specific goals for each student
- Support the teacher in planning and evaluating overall learning goals and individual students' progress; independently oversee student behavior and assist students during class activities
- In conjunction with certificated staff, assist with classroom activities or provide instruction to the student in academic subjects, basic life skills, social skills, or other assigned areas
- Produce and assemble teaching materials as directed by the teacher
- Assist with data entry, record keeping, and filing
- Grade/correct papers and homework utilizing a rubric or key
- Oversee assigned students as they enter/leave school grounds, on the playground and in the cafeteria, or on field trips as directed by Special Ed certificated staff
- Attend training meetings to broaden expertise in working with students with special needs
- Responsible for collecting and sharing progress data; utilize technology to collect IEP data and inform work with students in goal areas
- Lead small groups or individualized instruction in reading, writing, math, and social/behavioral skills
- Support students in general education classrooms, adjusting work as needed and communicating/collaborating with general education teachers about accommodations and modifications
- Communicate clearly with special education teacher regarding student behavior, progress, and needs
- Implement suggestions and feedback from other staff related to specific students
- Implement behavior support plans for students with behavior needs
- Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by administrator in alignment with job classification
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- One of the following:
- Official transcripts verifying an Associate's degree (90 quarter, 60 semester)
- 72 quarter or 48 semester credits from an accredited university, college, community college, or business school
- ETS ParaPro Assessment result of 461 or higher
- One year of related experience working with children in an educational setting (preferred)
- Successful experience as part of an educational team (preferred)
- Experience demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork to support classroom/program goals (preferred)
- Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and conflict‑resolution skills; ability to think quickly (preferred)
But note: The instruction says use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. For qualifications we have a list; we can use
. However we have nested list for the "One of the following". That's okay.
Skills
- Ability to effectively communicate with and appreciate individuals from diverse socio‑economic backgrounds
- Ability to learn and use a computer monitor, keyboard, and appropriate adaptive technologies
- Ability to successfully implement educational programs and manage student behavior with direction from the teacher
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to be flexible with assigned tasks and schedules
Requirements
- Ability to lift, move, and physically restrain a child of the size required by the job
- Ability to independently and safely escort students around the school building and grounds
- Ability to observe student behavior both visually and by listening
- Regular attendance to carry out duties and responsibilities and achieve program requirements
Benefits
- Paid holidays and paid time off (sick, vacation, personal, bereavement) as detailed in the VAESP Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Health,
for prose. We should not repeat job title as heading. We can start with a
for About the role: includes position description (hours, one-on-one). Could also include FLSA status. We'll create sections:
About the role
Paraeducator, Learning Support position working 6.5 hours per day, 9 months per year. This is a one‑on‑one role supporting students under the direction of certificated staff. (Non‑exempt under FLSA.)
Responsibilities
- Treat co‑workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times
- Serve as a positive role model for students, and practice the behaviors expected of our students
- Work in a flexible and cooperative manner
- Support the appropriate certificated staff member(s) in developing specific goals for each student
- Support the teacher in planning and evaluating overall learning goals and individual students' progress; independently oversee student behavior and assist students during class activities
- In conjunction with certificated staff, assist with classroom activities or provide instruction to the student in academic subjects, basic life skills, social skills, or other assigned areas
- Produce and assemble teaching materials as directed by the teacher
- Assist with data entry, record keeping, and filing
- Grade/correct papers and homework utilizing a rubric or key
- Oversee assigned students as they enter/leave school grounds, on the playground and in the cafeteria, or on field trips as directed by Special Ed certificated staff
- Attend training meetings to broaden expertise in working with students with special needs
- Responsible for collecting and sharing progress data; utilize technology to collect IEP data and inform work with students in goal areas
- Lead small groups or individualized instruction in reading, writing, math, and social/behavioral skills
- Support students in general education classrooms, adjusting work as needed and communicating/collaborating with general education teachers about accommodations and modifications
- Communicate clearly with special education teacher regarding student behavior, progress, and needs
- Implement suggestions and feedback from other staff related to specific students
- Implement behavior support plans for students with behavior needs
- Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by administrator in alignment with job classification
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- One of the following:
- Official transcripts verifying an Associate's degree (90 quarter, 60 semester)
- 72 quarter or 48 semester credits from an accredited university, college, community college, or business school
- ETS ParaPro Assessment result of 461 or higher
- One year of related experience working with children in an educational setting (preferred)
- Successful experience as part of an educational team (preferred)
- Experience demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork to support classroom/program goals (preferred)
- Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and conflict‑resolution skills; ability to think quickly (preferred)
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. For qualifications we have a list; we can use
- . However we have nested list for the "One of the following". That's okay.
- Ability to effectively communicate with and appreciate individuals from diverse socio‑economic backgrounds
- Ability to learn and use a computer monitor, keyboard, and appropriate adaptive technologies
- Ability to successfully implement educational programs and manage student behavior with direction from the teacher
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to be flexible with assigned tasks and schedules
- Ability to lift, move, and physically restrain a child of the size required by the job
- Ability to independently and safely escort students around the school building and grounds
- Ability to observe student behavior both visually and by listening
- Regular attendance to carry out duties and responsibilities and achieve program requirements
- Paid holidays and paid time off (sick, vacation, personal, bereavement) as detailed in the VAESP Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Health,
Skills
Requirements
Benefits