Paraeducator - Title I/LAP

This position is for 6.5 hours per day at 178 days per year. 7 hours per day for 4 days the first year and 2 days each subsequent year until certification is completed.

Pay

PSE Salary Schedule Level 5 - $25.40 per hour.

Requirements

To be considered for this instructional paraeducator position, you must meet the following federal minimum employment requirements:

• Be 18 years of age or older;
• Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent; and one of the following:
• Successfully passed the ETS Para Pro test or Pearson Paraprofessional assessment;
• AA degree or higher;
• Earned seventy-two (72) quarter credits or forty-eight (48) semester credits at an accredited institution of higher education;
• Completion of a registered apprenticeship program offered by the Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries;
• Successful completion of The Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program.

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.

You may provide unofficial transcripts in your application but will be required to provide official ones upon hire.

Responsibilities

This position assists certificated staff with instructional and non-instructional activities for students considered academically "at risk," working individually or in small groups under a categorical remediation program (Title I). Responsibilities include maintaining program records and preparing classroom materials under the supervision of a Title I Specialist.

• Instructs students individually or in small groups in a variety of subject areas, settings, and learning activities.
• Implements methods to best serve individual students academically and behaviorally under the direction of certificated staff; promotes student understanding of materials.
• Promotes a positive attitude toward learning and reinforces concepts and skills.
• Assists with program compliance by maintaining accurate data and program records on the computer; maintains records and files in the required format.
• May collect, input, and process data and documentation for the LAP or Title I program of an entire school.
• Works as a member of the program instructional team to provide programs and services to eligible students.
• Depending upon assignment, may pull students out of the regular classroom for remediation as directed by the program coordinator.
• Locates, prepares, and/or modifies materials for student use under the direction of certificated staff.
• Provides guidance and motivation to students; facilitates mastery of skills and concepts; promotes completion of work.
• Communicates with certificated staff concerning individual student needs and progress; assists with developing schedules for tutoring; adapts and presents lessons; checks and scores student assignments.
• Assists with administration of objective screening of students for program qualification and eligibility; sets up testing schedules, orders tests, scores tests, and records results.
• Communicates information to teachers so they may notify parents.
• Documents progress of assigned students; maintains program coordination records manually and on computer, and assists in preparing student progress reports.
• Assists with program achievement tests.
• Maintains a variety of program files and records according to established procedures and timelines, including student lists and program inventory; may provide information for program audits; prepares reports as directed.
• Constructs learning tools such as flash cards, number games, and other learning materials; may research and locate learning materials; compiles materials for student assignments; may order materials and supplies as needed.
• Supervises student behavior and assists teacher with classroom management; facilitates mastery of social adjustment skills; ensures that students stay on task; disciplines students as authorized.
• Types, duplicates, collates, and distributes program materials. May create posters and charts and design bulletin boards.
• Operates a variety of office equipment and computers.
• Maintains physical appearance of the classroom and assigned areas; straightens chairs and tables; puts materials away after use.
• Alerts qualified district staff to student problems.
• When meets program review standards, provides general clerical support; maintains program files and records, provides teacher support by duplicating materials, and performs related tasks.
• Attends a variety of staff and program meetings as requested.
• 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.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Associate degree, or two years of higher education, or completion of the Washington State paraeducator assessment required.
• Experience working with school-aged children and instructional and remedial education preferred.

Skills

• 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 to changes in assignments.
• Ability to organize activities.
• Ability to follow and give instructions.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to be fair and consistent when working with children.
• Ability to learn and implement effective behavior management techniques.
• Ability to learn and implement effective instructional techniques.
• 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.

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.

Schedule

6.5 hours per day at 178 days per year. 7 hours per day for 4 days the first year and 2 days each subsequent year until certification is completed.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including:

• Insurance options
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off or vacation
• Paid holidays
• Other compensation

For details, visit the district's salaries and benefits page.