Paraeducator

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The main job of a Para educator is to help students reach their academic and behavioral goals, as outlined in their Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Paraeducators also play a key role in keeping the school safe and running smoothly by supervising students, supporting lessons, managing behavior, and assisting with clerical tasks.

• Supervise students to maintain safety and behavior according to school policies.
• Support instructional delivery and assist with lessons as directed by teachers.
• Assist with clerical tasks and other duties that support classroom operations.

• High School diploma and one of the following required: an Associate's degree or higher; two years of higher education (72 quarter hours or 48 semester hours); or a score of 455 or higher on the ETS Parapro Assessment.
• Experience working with at-risk and adjudicated adolescents in an alternative environment is strongly preferred.
• Background clearance: WSP/FBI criminal history background check required.
• Valid Washington State driver's license and proof of liability insurance required.
• Valid First-Aid/CPR certificate required or willingness to obtain.

• 7 hours per day, Monday - Friday during the school year; 183 work days per school year.
• Benefits include Medical Insurance;
  Dental and Vision insurance with 100% paid premiums for employee and eligible dependents.
• Annual Paid Leave (9–10 vacation days rolled into annualized salary); 10 Sick days; 1 Floating Holiday; 7 observed Holidays;
  Bereavement Leave;
  Jury Duty Leave.
• Tuition Reimbursement;
  Long Term Disability;
  Basic Life Insurance $35k (with voluntary additional coverage).
• WA State Dept. of Retirement Systems Membership - School Employees' Retirement System (SERS);
  Deferred Compensation Program (DCP) offering 457 plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care; VEBA participation;
  Employee Assistance Program;
  Professional Development opportunities.

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