Paraprofessional @ Legacy High School

Position: Paraprofessional 1 @ Legacy High School
Work Schedule:

2.50 hours per day (9:00 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m.) - 184 days per year (Monday - Friday)

Reports To:

Building Principal Salary:
Per Service Employees International Union Local 925 10-Month Employee negotiated salary schedule at .msd
25.org/o/District/page/employee-groups IN-DISTRICT APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION PRIOR TO SCREENING ANY OUT-OF-DISTRICT APPLICANTS. Account Code:

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Position Summary:

This position is responsible for providing assistance to students under the direct supervision of certificated staff in classrooms or other learning environments as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

* High School Diploma or equivalent
* Every Student Succeeds Act requirements (official college transcript with evidence of 72.0 college-level quarter credit hour OR official college transcript with evidence of Associate's or higher degree OR Parapro Assessment with score of 455 or higher
* Completion of fourteen (14) hours of Fundamental Course of Study training during the first school year of employment *

Paraprofessional Assessment Information Below:
* Northwest Educational Service District 189 https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
* Mountlake Testing Center  
* Completion of an additional 70 hours of professional development, within three years, to obtain the General Para educator Certificate
* Ability to stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, kneel, and stand for long periods of time
* Ability to lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds
* 1st Aid & Adult/Child CPR training (completed within 30 days from date of hire and to be maintained for the duration of this job) Up to Distict Standards.
* Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic, and language diversity preferred
* Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance
* Proof of Immunization (if born 1/1/57 or later)
* I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control Act
* Completion of all district-required training thirty (30) calendar days from hire date Paraprofessional Assessment Information:
Click on link below Northwest Educational Service District 189

Essential Job Functions:

This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:
* Assists students in one-to-one and small group settings to provide additional learning support for instructional areas including vocabulary, writing, reading, library, math, social studies, natural and computer science, and special needs
* Assists students in dealing with conflict, expressing themselves in appropriate ways, and improving their behavior
* Assists teachers in the preparation of learning materials, including making copies, bulletin boards, and visual learning aids
* Coordinates activities and meets with teacher(s) on a regular basis
* Administers tests and evaluates student progress in topical area and grades assignments and tests as directed
* Assists teacher(s) in the maintenance of student records and grades
* Supervises students and enforces assigned area rules
* Supervises and corrects students as necessary to maintain a safe environment
* Supervises and oversees student activities and safety in assigned areas
* May answer phones, assist visitors, maintain records, collect and distribute materials, inventory, and order and process materials
* May escort students to and from locations
* Uses computers and related technologies
* Attend meeting or trainings as required
* Maintain consistent presence at assigned worksite and regular work hours
* Professionally interact with students, staff, and public
* Comply with all district policies and procedures
* Perform related duties as assigned Desired

Skills:

* Ability to organize and oversee activities
* Ability to be fair and consistent when working with children
* Ability to deal with students in a warm and confident manner
* Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations
* Ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
* Ability to follow written and oral instructions
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of staff, students, and the public in a multi-cultural environment
* Ability to lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds
* Knowledge of basic subject areas, such as spelling, writing, reading, and math
* Knowledge of safety rules, regulations, and procedures
* Knowledge of learning and instructional styles appropriate to assigned grade levels and individual students
* Skills in written and oral communications
* Skills in handling confidential matters
* Skills in operating a PC (personal computer) utilizing district adopted software
* Skills in learning and interpreting assignments, procedures, rules, and regulations
* Skills in encouraging and tutoring students
* Skills in communication in two languages (English, Spanish, etc.) if…