Substitute - Paraeducator; Pool SY

Position: Substitute - Para educator (Pool for 25-26 SY) #1401
Benefit Info:

* Benefits offered:
• Sick leave
• Employee Assistance Program.
* Optional
Benefit:
• Annuities (403(b), Roth) Upon completion of 630 work hours:
Medical,
Dental, Vision, Prescription (SEBB) Optional Benefits:
• Additional life and
accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Long-Term Disability
Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance and Life Insurance

• Medical flexible spending arrangement
• Limited purpose flexible spending
arrangement
• Dependent care assistance program

TITLE Para educator - Instructional

REPORTS TO Building Principal

POSITION SUMMARY

Under supervision, perform a variety of instructional activities; assist in the conduct of student learning experiences; perform routine clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel; and complete other related work as required.

Preferred Education and Experience

A combination of training and experience qualifies a candidate for knowledge and skill requirements. A typical way to obtain required knowledge and skills is:

Experience:

One year of paid or volunteer experience working with multi-age groups of children

Education:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by training or coursework in child growth and development, instructional technology, or a closely related field

Special Requirements

• Candidates must meet the requirements set forth in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) by satisfying one of the following criteria:
• Hold an AA or higher degree from a college or university
• Have completed at least two years college with 72 college credits accrued
• Have passed the OSPI approved test
• Completion of approved apprenticeship program
• Candidates must also meet the following requirements:
• First Aid, CPR and AED certification
• Completion of all state required para educator certifications
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint clearance
• I-9 employment eligibility in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act
• HIV/HBV training (obtain within 60 days of hire date - District provided)
• Human Resources new hire training (obtain within 60 days of hire date - District provided)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Basic concepts of child growth, development, and developmental behavior characteristics pertaining to students in grades pre-school through age 21 including students with special learning needs and English language needs
• Student behavior management strategies and techniques
• Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar
• Basic arithmetical concepts
• Routine record management, storage, and retrieval systems and procedure

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively in oral and written form in English
• Demonstrate an empathetic, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied age, ability and cultural backgrounds
• Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office related machines and equipment
• Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures in the enhancement of a positive educational environment
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults
• Follow specific student educational plans
• Manage and guide student behavior

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist instructional personnel with the presentation of learning materials and in the conduct of instructional exercises
• Tutor individual students and small groups of students to reinforce and follow up learning activities
• Monitor and assist students in drill, practice, and study activities as a follow-up to the presentation of instructional concepts by instructional personnel
• Direct students into safe learning activities and functions and assist in the shaping of appropriate social behaviors
• Assist in the management of student behavior through the use of positive strategies and techniques
• Prepare and assist in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids for use with individual or small groups of students
• Maintain a variety of records and files, including confidential student records and information
• Operate and assist students in the…