Paraprofessional @ Kellogg Marsh Elementary

Work Schedule: 6.5 hours per day (9:05 a.m.

- 4:05 p.m.) - 184 days per year (Monday - Friday)

* 2 positions available

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1116-3-PP1-05 - 6.5

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Salary:

Per Service Employees International Union Local 925 10-Month Employee negotiated salary schedule at .msd
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IN-DISTRICT APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION PRIOR TO SCREENING ANY OUT-OF-DISTRICT APPLICANTS.

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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
  • Mountlake Testing Center
  • https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).?s=Paraprofessional+assessment
• 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…