MHS Paraeducator - SLC; Specialized Instruction MHS

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

Anticipated start date: Upon hire

Location: Monroe High School

Days per year: 180

Hours per day: 6.5

Shift time: 7:30-2:30

• Employees accepting positions in this category are not eligible to transfer to instructional or non-instructional para positions for two (2) years from the date the assignment begins.
• Current PSE members must apply within 5 days to be guaranteed consideration for position.

• * Benefits offered:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription (SEBB) Long-Term Disability Insurance Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance and Life Insurance Retirement Sick, personal, and bereavement leave Health Reimbursement Arrangement (VEBA) Employee Assistance Program.
  * Optional Benefits:
  Additional life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance Deferred compensation Annuities (403(b), Roth) Medical flexible spending arrangement Limited purpose flexible spending arrangement Dependent care assistance program

Para educator
- Specialized Instructional
- Structured Learning Center

Building Principal

Under supervision, to perform a variety of instructional activities; to assist in promoting student learning; to perform routine and supportive tasks for instructional personnel; and to do other related work as required within a collaborative team.

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

• 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
• CPI-certification for specified positions including Positive Behavior Support (PBS), Structured Learning Center (SLC), and some 1:1 student support positions. Additionally other specific positions may be identified by the Executive Director of Student Services.
• 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 of:

• Basic concepts of child growth, development, and developmental behavior characteristics pertaining to students in grades preschool through age 21 including students with special learning needs and English language needs
• Student behavior management strategies and techniques such as PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) and Trauma Informed Practices
• Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar
• Basic arithmetic concepts
• Positive behavior interventions and supports
• Routine record management, storage, and retrieval systems and procedures

Ability to:

• Demonstrate an empathetic, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied age, ability and cultural backgrounds
• Model appropriate behavior
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form
• Perform routine tasks and operate a variety of educational and office related equipment and technology
• 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 with fidelity
• Manage and guide student behavior
• Ability and willingness to perform the physical requirements of the position
• Maintain confidentiality of student and staff information and records
• Be flexible with schedule (i.e. job duties, responsibilities, staff meetings, training, etc.)

• Assist instructional personnel with the presentation of learning materials and in the delivery of…