Special Education Paraeducator 1:1
Federal Way Public Schools · Federal Way, WA · 1 mo ago
EducationFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: Use for section headings (e.g., About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate. Include sections only when posting has real specific content.
We need to parse the posting: It's a paraeducator position.
We need sections: Possibly "About the role" (position summary), "Responsibilities" (essential duties), "Qualifications" (required qualifications, education/experience, additional requirements, condition of employment, knowledge, abilities, cultural competence, physical demands, work conditions maybe separate?), "Skills" maybe combine abilities? "Benefits" (benefits prorated based on FTE: medical, dental vision, sick and vacation leave, life insurance, retirement). "Schedule" (school year assignment, hours/days vary). "Pay" maybe not given explicitly; there is "Level Of Compensation Paraeducator position on the PSE Salary Schedule." That's not a specific number, but it's a statement about compensation. The rule: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless posting actually states them. It does state compensation: "Paraeducator position on the PSE Salary Schedule." That's a statement, albeit not a numeric value. Should we include Pay section? The instruction: "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." It does state compensation (though not a number). So we can include a Pay section with that statement. However we must avoid filler like "commensurate with experience". This is not filler; it's a statement about schedule. So we can include.
Similarly Schedule: "This is a school year assignment. Hours and days will vary slightly from school to school." That's specific enough.
Benefits: "This position includes the following benefits prorated based on FTE – Medical, dental vision, sick and vacation leave, life insurance, retirement." That's specific.
Thus we can have sections: About the role (position summary), Responsibilities (essential duties), Qualifications (education/experience, additional requirements, condition of employment, knowledge/skills/abilities, cultural competence, physical demands, work conditions maybe could be part of Qualifications or separate? But we have limited headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We could map: About the role = position summary. Responsibilities = essential duties. Qualifications = education/experience + additional requirements + condition of employment + knowledge/skills/abilities + cultural competence + physical demands + work conditions? That may be too much but okay. Or we could split: Requirements = maybe "Required Qualifications" heading? But we have both Requirements and Qualifications headings allowed. Use them as appropriate. The instruction: Use
for section headings (e.g., About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate. Include sections only when posting has real specific content.
We need to parse the posting: It's a paraeducator position.
We need sections: Possibly "About the role" (position summary), "Responsibilities" (essential duties), "Qualifications" (required qualifications, education/experience, additional requirements, condition of employment, knowledge, abilities, cultural competence, physical demands, work conditions maybe separate?), "Skills" maybe combine abilities? "Benefits" (benefits prorated based on FTE: medical, dental vision, sick and vacation leave, life insurance, retirement). "Schedule" (school year assignment, hours/days vary). "Pay" maybe not given explicitly; there is "Level Of Compensation Paraeducator position on the PSE Salary Schedule." That's not a specific number, but it's a statement about compensation. The rule: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless posting actually states them. It does state compensation: "Paraeducator position on the PSE Salary Schedule." That's a statement, albeit not a numeric value. Should we include Pay section? The instruction: "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." It does state compensation (though not a number). So we can include a Pay section with that statement. However we must avoid filler like "commensurate with experience". This is not filler; it's a statement about schedule. So we can include.
Similarly Schedule: "This is a school year assignment. Hours and days will vary slightly from school to school." That's specific enough.
Benefits: "This position includes the following benefits prorated based on FTE – Medical, dental vision, sick and vacation leave, life insurance, retirement." That's specific.
Thus we can have sections: About the role (position summary), Responsibilities (essential duties), Qualifications (education/experience, additional requirements, condition of employment, knowledge/skills/abilities, cultural competence, physical demands, work conditions maybe could be part of Qualifications or separate? But we have limited headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We could map: About the role = position summary. Responsibilities = essential duties. Qualifications = education/experience + additional requirements + condition of employment + knowledge/skills/abilities + cultural competence + physical demands + work conditions? That may be too much but okay. Or we could split: Requirements = maybe "Required Qualifications" heading? But we have both Requirements and Qualifications headings allowed. Use them as appropriate. The instruction: Use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can choose which to include.
We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from the posting, but we can group them under headings.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID etc.
We must remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, application instructions. At end there is EEO statement etc. Remove that.
Also remove "Disclaimer" etc? The disclaimer is generic but maybe considered boilerplate? It's about job description not exhaustive. Might be considered boilerplate but it's part of the posting. The instruction: remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. The disclaimer is not explicitly listed, but it's a generic statement. Might be considered legal boilerplate? It's about job description not exhaustive. Could be considered legal. Safer to remove it? The instruction says remove legal boilerplate. The disclaimer is legal. So remove.
Also remove "CLASSIFICATION HISTORY" etc? That's metadata maybe not needed. It's not essential. Could be considered boilerplate. Remove.
Also remove "REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS", "REPRESENTATION", "Level Of Compensation" we already used for Pay. Keep that.
We need to keep all substantive info: position summary, essential duties, responsibilities (other responsibilities), required qualifications (education/experience), additional requirements, condition of employment (list of items), knowledge of..., ability to..., required knowledge, skills and abilities related to cultural competence and equity, physical demands, work conditions, work schedule, reporting relationships maybe? That's substantive but maybe we can include under Qualifications or a separate section like "Reporting". But we only have allowed headings; we could add a section "Reporting" but not in list. Better to incorporate into Qualifications or Responsibilities? Reporting relationships is not a duty but maybe part of role. Could be included under "About the role" or "Responsibilities". Might be okay to drop? The instruction: preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. So we must keep reporting relationships info. Where to put? Could add a section "Reporting" but not in allowed headings list; but the list is examples, not exhaustive? It says "Use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." The e.g. suggests those are examples, but we could use other headings? It says use for section headings (e.g. ...). Likely we should stick to those headings; but we could add others if needed? Safer to stick to given headings. We can fit reporting relationships under "About the role" or "Responsibilities". Probably under "About the role" as part of position summary.
Similarly "Representation" (union) maybe not essential but could be under "About the role". Might be okay.
We need to avoid duplication.
Let's extract sections:
Position Summary (About the role):
- The paraeducator must be willing to work 1:1 with a special needs student under direction of certified teacher, specialist or principal.
- Students may be medically fragile and/or have behavior problems ranging mild to severe.
- Supports teacher and other caregivers with variety of instructional and physical tasks to help student achieve highest level of independent functioning possible when appropriate.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Responsibilities):
List each duty bullet.
We need to preserve all duties exactly as given, but we can format as - . The list includes many items. We'll copy them.
Also "Other Responsibilities" after essential duties: 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 should include those as part of Responsibilities.
Required Qualifications (Education and Experience):
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- And one of the following:
- AA degree,
- High school diploma (or equivalent) and 48 college-level semester credits or 72 college-level quarter credits,
- High school diploma (or equivalent) and pass the state approved paraeducator assessment test
Additional Requirements:
- Proficient in basic spelling, math and grammar skills
- Experienced and/or training in reading instruction, remediation, and assessment
Condition Of Employment:
- Pass a criminal background check
- 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
- 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
- Interact positively with students, parents and staff in a professional manner and demonstrate a commitment for students and their success
- Continue professional growth
- Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:
- Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
- Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
- Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools' commitment to "Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future."
- Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee will constantly sit, stand and walk, bend neck and back, use hands for repetitive grasping and pushing/pulling.
- The employee is frequently required to squat, kneel, and use hands for fine manipulation.
- The employee will occasionally be required to climb stairs/ladder, lift and reach overhead, crawl, and lift/carry.
- The employee must constantly lift/carry up to 10 lbs and must frequently lift/carry up to 25 lbs.
- The employee will occasionally lift/carry a maximum of 50 lbs.
- Any lifting over 50 lbs should be done with two people or a mechanical device.
- The employee is occasionally required to push/pull a maximum force of 200 lbs.
WORK CONDITIONS:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor and outdoor conditions.
- This position intermittently works near a video display.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Position occasionally exposed to angry, frustrated, or aggressive individuals, typically in a school classroom environment.
- Potential exposure to infectious diseases.
WORK SCHEDULE:
- This is a school year assignment.
- Hours and days will vary slightly from school to school.
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
LEVEL OF COMPENSATION:
- Paraeducator position on the PSE Salary Schedule.
- This position includes the following benefits prorated based on FTE – Medical, dental vision, sick and vacation leave, life insurance, retirement.
We need to output HTML with sections.
We could have sections:
About the role
... position summary plus reporting relationships and representation? Might be okay.
Responsibilities
... all duties and other responsibilities.
Qualifications
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." The e.g. suggests those are examples, but we could use other headings? It says use for section headings (e.g. ...). Likely we should stick to those headings; but we could add others if needed? Safer to stick to given headings. We can fit reporting relationships under "About the role" or "Responsibilities". Probably under "About the role" as part of position summary.
Similarly "Representation" (union) maybe not essential but could be under "About the role". Might be okay.
We need to avoid duplication.
Let's extract sections:
Position Summary (About the role):
- The paraeducator must be willing to work 1:1 with a special needs student under direction of certified teacher, specialist or principal.
- Students may be medically fragile and/or have behavior problems ranging mild to severe.
- Supports teacher and other caregivers with variety of instructional and physical tasks to help student achieve highest level of independent functioning possible when appropriate.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Responsibilities):
List each duty bullet.
We need to preserve all duties exactly as given, but we can format as - . The list includes many items. We'll copy them.
Also "Other Responsibilities" after essential duties: 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 should include those as part of Responsibilities.
Required Qualifications (Education and Experience):
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- And one of the following:
- AA degree,
- High school diploma (or equivalent) and 48 college-level semester credits or 72 college-level quarter credits,
- High school diploma (or equivalent) and pass the state approved paraeducator assessment test
Additional Requirements:
- Proficient in basic spelling, math and grammar skills
- Experienced and/or training in reading instruction, remediation, and assessment
Condition Of Employment:
- Pass a criminal background check
- 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
- 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
- Interact positively with students, parents and staff in a professional manner and demonstrate a commitment for students and their success
- Continue professional growth
- Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:
- Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
- Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
- Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools' commitment to "Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future."
- Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee will constantly sit, stand and walk, bend neck and back, use hands for repetitive grasping and pushing/pulling.
- The employee is frequently required to squat, kneel, and use hands for fine manipulation.
- The employee will occasionally be required to climb stairs/ladder, lift and reach overhead, crawl, and lift/carry.
- The employee must constantly lift/carry up to 10 lbs and must frequently lift/carry up to 25 lbs.
- The employee will occasionally lift/carry a maximum of 50 lbs.
- Any lifting over 50 lbs should be done with two people or a mechanical device.
- The employee is occasionally required to push/pull a maximum force of 200 lbs.
WORK CONDITIONS:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor and outdoor conditions.
- This position intermittently works near a video display.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Position occasionally exposed to angry, frustrated, or aggressive individuals, typically in a school classroom environment.
- Potential exposure to infectious diseases.
WORK SCHEDULE:
- This is a school year assignment.
- Hours and days will vary slightly from school to school.
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
LEVEL OF COMPENSATION:
- Paraeducator position on the PSE Salary Schedule.
- This position includes the following benefits prorated based on FTE – Medical, dental vision, sick and vacation leave, life insurance, retirement.
We need to output HTML with sections.
We could have sections:
About the role
... position summary plus reporting relationships and representation? Might be okay.
Responsibilities
... all duties and other responsibilities.
Qualifications
- . The list includes many items. We'll copy them.
Also "Other Responsibilities" after essential duties: 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 should include those as part of Responsibilities.
Required Qualifications (Education and Experience):
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- And one of the following:
- AA degree,
- High school diploma (or equivalent) and 48 college-level semester credits or 72 college-level quarter credits,
- High school diploma (or equivalent) and pass the state approved paraeducator assessment test
Additional Requirements:
- Proficient in basic spelling, math and grammar skills
- Experienced and/or training in reading instruction, remediation, and assessment
Condition Of Employment:
- Pass a criminal background check
- 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
- 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
- Interact positively with students, parents and staff in a professional manner and demonstrate a commitment for students and their success
- Continue professional growth
- Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:
- Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
- Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
- Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools' commitment to "Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future."
- Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee will constantly sit, stand and walk, bend neck and back, use hands for repetitive grasping and pushing/pulling.
- The employee is frequently required to squat, kneel, and use hands for fine manipulation.
- The employee will occasionally be required to climb stairs/ladder, lift and reach overhead, crawl, and lift/carry.
- The employee must constantly lift/carry up to 10 lbs and must frequently lift/carry up to 25 lbs.
- The employee will occasionally lift/carry a maximum of 50 lbs.
- Any lifting over 50 lbs should be done with two people or a mechanical device.
- The employee is occasionally required to push/pull a maximum force of 200 lbs.
WORK CONDITIONS:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor and outdoor conditions.
- This position intermittently works near a video display.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Position occasionally exposed to angry, frustrated, or aggressive individuals, typically in a school classroom environment.
- Potential exposure to infectious diseases.
WORK SCHEDULE:
- This is a school year assignment.
- Hours and days will vary slightly from school to school.
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
LEVEL OF COMPENSATION:
- Paraeducator position on the PSE Salary Schedule.
- This position includes the following benefits prorated based on FTE – Medical, dental vision, sick and vacation leave, life insurance, retirement.
We need to output HTML with sections.
We could have sections:
About the role
... position summary plus reporting relationships and representation? Might be okay.
Responsibilities
- ... all duties and other responsibilities.
Qualifications