Paraeducator - Mainstream Special Education - SUPPORT
Bethel School District · Puyallup, WA · 3 wk ago
Education$25.4/hrInternship
We need to produce HTML fragment with sections: headings for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections if posting has real specific content.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate, navigation, legal, EEO, duplicated lines, application instructions.
We need to preserve all substantive info.
Let's parse the posting.
First part: "Position Hours And Pay This position is for 6.5 hours per day at 164 days per year and 3.5 hours at 14 days per year. 7 hours per day for 4 days for the first year and 2 days each year following until certification is completed. Position pay: PSE Salary Schedule Level 5 - $ 25.40"
So we have hours and pay details. We can create a "Pay" section with the pay info. Also a "Schedule" section with hours/days details.
Next: "Important Information This is a 1:1 support paraeducator position. A change in assignment and/or location may occur based on student specific needs and variances in school enrollment. Official Hire Date - Your hire date with the Bethel School District is based on School Board approval. This date depends on multiple factors and may change without notice. Please contact HR with any questions. Required Training - Person hired for this position must also complete Right Response Training within 3-5 months of hire. Must successfully complete the Fundamental Course of Studies (FCS) and General Paraeducator Certificate of the state mandated Paraeducator Certificate Program per State requirements. Paraeducator Certificate Program is dependent upon State funding."
We can include "About the role" maybe summarizing that it's a 1:1 support paraeducator, mention assignment changes, hire date, required training.
But we must not include filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We need to include "Responsibilities" from Job Description: "This position's responsibilities are to assist certificated staff with instructional and non-instructional activities for mainstream special education students, including instructing students individually or in small groups, monitoring and documenting student behavior and progress, and supervising student activities."
Then "Job Summary ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Education ..." Actually there is a big list of essential functions. We can treat that as responsibilities/duties list.
We need to output
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections if posting has real specific content.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate, navigation, legal, EEO, duplicated lines, application instructions.
We need to preserve all substantive info.
Let's parse the posting.
First part: "Position Hours And Pay This position is for 6.5 hours per day at 164 days per year and 3.5 hours at 14 days per year. 7 hours per day for 4 days for the first year and 2 days each year following until certification is completed. Position pay: PSE Salary Schedule Level 5 - $ 25.40"
So we have hours and pay details. We can create a "Pay" section with the pay info. Also a "Schedule" section with hours/days details.
Next: "Important Information This is a 1:1 support paraeducator position. A change in assignment and/or location may occur based on student specific needs and variances in school enrollment. Official Hire Date - Your hire date with the Bethel School District is based on School Board approval. This date depends on multiple factors and may change without notice. Please contact HR with any questions. Required Training - Person hired for this position must also complete Right Response Training within 3-5 months of hire. Must successfully complete the Fundamental Course of Studies (FCS) and General Paraeducator Certificate of the state mandated Paraeducator Certificate Program per State requirements. Paraeducator Certificate Program is dependent upon State funding."
We can include "About the role" maybe summarizing that it's a 1:1 support paraeducator, mention assignment changes, hire date, required training.
But we must not include filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We need to include "Responsibilities" from Job Description: "This position's responsibilities are to assist certificated staff with instructional and non-instructional activities for mainstream special education students, including instructing students individually or in small groups, monitoring and documenting student behavior and progress, and supervising student activities."
Then "Job Summary ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Education ..." Actually there is a big list of essential functions. We can treat that as responsibilities/duties list.
We need to output - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits.
Thus we can extract duties list from the essential functions: many bullet-like sentences separated by periods. We can convert each sentence into a
- . Must preserve all substantive info; not invent.
We also have "Other Functions" list.
We also have "Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience" etc.
We have "Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities" list.
We have "Licenses/Special Requirements".
We have "PSE UNIT AFFILIATION Paraeducator/Special Services Wages And Benefits Click here to access details on the following: Salaries/Wages Insurance Retirement Plans Paid Time Off or Vacation Paid Holidays Other Compensation". This is a link to details; we should not include that as content? It says "Click here to access details on the following:" then list. Since we don't have actual details, we might not include Benefits section unless posting actually states them. It mentions "Wages And Benefits" but only says click here for details; no actual benefit details given. According to rule: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. It does state Pay (we have). It does state Schedule (we have). Benefits: only mention "Wages And Benefits Click here to access details on the following: Salaries/Wages Insurance Retirement Plans Paid Time Off or Vacation Paid Holidays Other Compensation". That's not actual benefit details; it's a pointer. Should we include a Benefits section? The rule says: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. It does mention benefits but only as a link; not actual content. I'd interpret that we should not create a Benefits section because no actual benefit details are given. We could maybe include a short paragraph referencing that benefits details are available via link, but that might be considered boilerplate? It's not boilerplate but it's a reference. However, the instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So maybe we skip Benefits.
Also we have Non-Discrimination Policy etc which is boilerplate EEO; we must remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. So we must discard the Non-Discrimination Policy paragraphs.
Also "Application Procedure Apply online" - remove application instructions.
Thus final sections: About the role (maybe from Important Information), Responsibilities (essential functions + other functions), Requirements (maybe Minimum Qualifications), Qualifications (maybe Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities), Skills (maybe part of Required Knowledge...), but we need to avoid duplication. The instruction says use headings for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to decide which to include based on content.
We have content for:
- About the role: description of position (1:1 support paraeducator, assignment may change, hire date, required training). Could be About the role.
- Responsibilities: essential functions list.
- Requirements: Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience, maybe also Licenses/Special Requirements? Actually Licenses/Special Requirements could be under Requirements or Qualifications.
- Qualifications: maybe Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities.
- Skills: maybe part of Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities but we could combine.
But we should not create thin sections. Perhaps we can combine Requirements and Qualifications into one? But the instruction says use those headings if we have content. We could have:
About the role
...
Responsibilities
- ...
...
Requirements
- ...
...
(including Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience, Licenses/Special Requirements maybe)
Qualifications
- ...
...
(Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities)
Pay
Position pay: PSE Salary Schedule Level 5 - $25.40
Schedule
This position is for 6.5 hours per day at 164 days per year and 3.5 hours at 14 days per year. 7 hours per day for 4 days for the first year and 2 days each year following until certification is completed.
We should not include Benefits.
We must ensure we preserve all substantive info. Let's extract details.
Important Information paragraph:
"This is a 1:1 support paraeducator position. A change in assignment and/or location may occur based on student specific needs and variances in school enrollment. Official Hire Date - Your hire date with the Bethel School District is based on School Board approval. This date depends on multiple factors and may change without notice. Please contact HR with any questions. Required Training - Person hired for this position must also complete Right Response Training within 3-5 months of hire. Must successfully complete the Fundamental Course of Studies (FCS) and General Paraeducator Certificate of the state mandated Paraeducator Certificate Program per State requirements. Paraeducator Certificate Program is dependent upon State funding."
We need to keep all that.
Now Responsibilities: The Job Description paragraph: "This position's responsibilities are to assist certificated staff with instructional and non-instructional activities for mainstream special education students, including instructing students individually or in small groups, monitoring and documenting student behavior and progress, and supervising student activities."
Then there is "Job Summary ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Education Depending upon the individual assignment to classrooms or resource rooms, the Paraeducator - Mainstream Special Education may perform all or a combination of the following:" then a list of sentences.
We need to capture all those sentences as duties.
Let's extract them:
- Instructs students individually or in small groups in a variety of learning activities to promote student understanding of materials presented.
- Provides encouragement, reinforcement and achievement of educational objectives and goals defined by certificated staff.
- Under direction of certificated staff, may administer and supervise objective tests or other measurements.
- Communicates with certificated staff concerning individual student progress; adjusts methods to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities; consults with certificated staff concerning remediation or enrichment activities.
- Assists certificated staff in maintaining records, logs, charts, assignments and other records for assessment of student progress.
- May correct, score or grade papers and assignments according to guidelines or instructions.
- Supervises student behavior in classrooms, playground, halls, at lunch or breaks, at bus boarding areas, on field trips and at other sites as assigned to promote safe and appropriate student behavior.
- Corrects behaviors and maintains discipline according to established policies and procedures.
- Instructs students in behavioral rules and codes for student safety, socialization and individual growth.
- Assists students with interpersonal and personal skills mastery.
- Establishes and maintains effective communication with students, staff, parents and the public for student progress and safety, and community relations.
- May provide physical assistance to handicapped students, such as lifting and positioning or assistance with personal hygiene.
- Monitors need for first aid for injured or ill students and refers for treatment as appropriate.
Then "Other Functions" list:
- Alerts qualified district staff to student problems.
- Locates, prepares and/or modifies materials for student use, enrichment activities and special projects under the direction of certificated staff.
- Prepares, duplicates, collates and distributes materials; operates a variety of office equipment.
- 12 May serve on various district committees and/or departmental work teams. (Probably a typo: "12" maybe bullet number; we keep sentence: "May serve on various district committees and/or departmental work teams.")
- Models appropriate and cooperative behavior, including protecting confidential information, consistent with district ethical guidelines.
- Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
We should keep all.
Now Requirements: Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience:
"Education, training, skills, and experience necessary to carry out the assignment, with experience working with school age children and special needs students preferred. For Title One and Title One School-wide Special Education positions there is an associate degree, or proof of completion of the Washington State Paraeducator Assessment, or two years of higher education requirement per the Federal "No Child Left Behind" Act. Allowable Substitutions Not applicable."
Also Licenses/Special Requirements:
"Requires fingerprinting and background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury or neglect of a minor. Must complete training in and adhere to district infection control plan. May be required to obtain first aid and CPR certification. Requires hepatitis-B immunization. May be required to attend training and become Right Response certified. Must successfully complete the Fundamental Course of Studies (FCS) and General Paraeducator Certificate of the state mandated Paraeducator Certificate Program per State requirements. Paraeducator Certificate Program is dependent upon State funding."
Note that some of this repeats earlier training; but we keep.
Now Qualifications: Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities list:
- Demonstrated skill in reading, writing and communicating.
- Knowledge of basic subject areas, such as reading and math.
- Ability to deal with students in a warm and confident manner.
- Ability to remain flexible in changes in assignments.
- Ability to organize activities.
- Ability to follow and give instructions.
- Ability to be fair and consistent when working with students.
- Ability to learn effective behavior management techniques.
- Ability to learn effective instructional techniques.
- Knowledge of a variety of behavior and learning disorders.
- Knowledge of student safety rules and procedures.
- Ability to learn the use of computers and various software packages for student instruction and record keeping.
- Ability to learn the operation of general office machines.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff.
We could treat this as Qualifications.
Now we need to ensure we don't duplicate
About the role
...
Responsibilities
- ... ...
Requirements
- ... ...
Qualifications
- ... ...
Pay
Position pay: PSE Salary Schedule Level 5 - $25.40
Schedule
This position is for 6.5 hours per day at 164 days per year and 3.5 hours at 14 days per year. 7 hours per day for 4 days for the first year and 2 days each year following until certification is completed.
We should not include Benefits. We must ensure we preserve all substantive info. Let's extract details. Important Information paragraph: "This is a 1:1 support paraeducator position. A change in assignment and/or location may occur based on student specific needs and variances in school enrollment. Official Hire Date - Your hire date with the Bethel School District is based on School Board approval. This date depends on multiple factors and may change without notice. Please contact HR with any questions. Required Training - Person hired for this position must also complete Right Response Training within 3-5 months of hire. Must successfully complete the Fundamental Course of Studies (FCS) and General Paraeducator Certificate of the state mandated Paraeducator Certificate Program per State requirements. Paraeducator Certificate Program is dependent upon State funding." We need to keep all that. Now Responsibilities: The Job Description paragraph: "This position's responsibilities are to assist certificated staff with instructional and non-instructional activities for mainstream special education students, including instructing students individually or in small groups, monitoring and documenting student behavior and progress, and supervising student activities." Then there is "Job Summary ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Education Depending upon the individual assignment to classrooms or resource rooms, the Paraeducator - Mainstream Special Education may perform all or a combination of the following:" then a list of sentences. We need to capture all those sentences as duties. Let's extract them: - Instructs students individually or in small groups in a variety of learning activities to promote student understanding of materials presented. - Provides encouragement, reinforcement and achievement of educational objectives and goals defined by certificated staff. - Under direction of certificated staff, may administer and supervise objective tests or other measurements. - Communicates with certificated staff concerning individual student progress; adjusts methods to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities; consults with certificated staff concerning remediation or enrichment activities. - Assists certificated staff in maintaining records, logs, charts, assignments and other records for assessment of student progress. - May correct, score or grade papers and assignments according to guidelines or instructions. - Supervises student behavior in classrooms, playground, halls, at lunch or breaks, at bus boarding areas, on field trips and at other sites as assigned to promote safe and appropriate student behavior. - Corrects behaviors and maintains discipline according to established policies and procedures. - Instructs students in behavioral rules and codes for student safety, socialization and individual growth. - Assists students with interpersonal and personal skills mastery. - Establishes and maintains effective communication with students, staff, parents and the public for student progress and safety, and community relations. - May provide physical assistance to handicapped students, such as lifting and positioning or assistance with personal hygiene. - Monitors need for first aid for injured or ill students and refers for treatment as appropriate. Then "Other Functions" list: - Alerts qualified district staff to student problems. - Locates, prepares and/or modifies materials for student use, enrichment activities and special projects under the direction of certificated staff. - Prepares, duplicates, collates and distributes materials; operates a variety of office equipment. - 12 May serve on various district committees and/or departmental work teams. (Probably a typo: "12" maybe bullet number; we keep sentence: "May serve on various district committees and/or departmental work teams.") - Models appropriate and cooperative behavior, including protecting confidential information, consistent with district ethical guidelines. - Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position. We should keep all. Now Requirements: Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: "Education, training, skills, and experience necessary to carry out the assignment, with experience working with school age children and special needs students preferred. For Title One and Title One School-wide Special Education positions there is an associate degree, or proof of completion of the Washington State Paraeducator Assessment, or two years of higher education requirement per the Federal "No Child Left Behind" Act. Allowable Substitutions Not applicable." Also Licenses/Special Requirements: "Requires fingerprinting and background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury or neglect of a minor. Must complete training in and adhere to district infection control plan. May be required to obtain first aid and CPR certification. Requires hepatitis-B immunization. May be required to attend training and become Right Response certified. Must successfully complete the Fundamental Course of Studies (FCS) and General Paraeducator Certificate of the state mandated Paraeducator Certificate Program per State requirements. Paraeducator Certificate Program is dependent upon State funding." Note that some of this repeats earlier training; but we keep. Now Qualifications: Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities list: - Demonstrated skill in reading, writing and communicating. - Knowledge of basic subject areas, such as reading and math. - Ability to deal with students in a warm and confident manner. - Ability to remain flexible in changes in assignments. - Ability to organize activities. - Ability to follow and give instructions. - Ability to be fair and consistent when working with students. - Ability to learn effective behavior management techniques. - Ability to learn effective instructional techniques. - Knowledge of a variety of behavior and learning disorders. - Knowledge of student safety rules and procedures. - Ability to learn the use of computers and various software packages for student instruction and record keeping. - Ability to learn the operation of general office machines. - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff. We could treat this as Qualifications. Now we need to ensure we don't duplicate