Paraeducator and Health Room Assistant

Purpose Statement/s:
The job of "Para educator” is done for the purpose/s of assisting (under direct supervision) in the supervision and instruction of students, and relieving teachers of routine clerical tasks.

• 2 Classified Reference Letters
• Copy of Para Pro Assessment Test results or official college transcripts

This position is 2 hpd as Health Room Assistant and 4.25 hpd as a building para educator. The para educator portion of the day includes the following: small group reading instruction, lunchroom supervision and recess supervision.

Monday through Friday 8:15 am - 3:00 pm, 180 days per year (plus 10 paid holidays).

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance benefits, as administered by the School Employees Benefit Board (SEBB). Final benefit eligibility to be determined at time of hire. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Department of Retirement Services (DRS) SERS plan (classified employees) or TERS plan (certificated employees), as well as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program.

Employees will receive vacation leave, paid holidays and additional compensation beyond their base salary as outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

The Olympia School District is committed to increasing the diversity of staff in our schools. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths and experiences in this area.

• Assists teachers for the purpose of implementing lesson plans.
• Maintains classroom equipment, student’s files, records, etc. for the purpose of ensuring availability of items as may be required.
• Monitors individual students, classroom and/or playground activities for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs record keeping and basic clerical functions, scheduling, copying, etc. for the purpose of supporting the teacher in maintaining student files and providing classroom materials.

• Administers tests for the purpose of assisting teacher in evaluating students’ progress.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Confers with teachers, parents and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students’ progress and/or implementing of students’ objectives.
• Participates in various meetings for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving one’s skills/knowledge.

• Education Required:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent, AND when applicable successful completion of ONE of the following assessments - the Educational Testing Service (ETS) Parapro assessment or the Master Teacher Inc. Para educator Online Training Program OR 72 quarter or 48 semester credits at an institution of higher education (official transcript is required), OR an Associate’s (or higher) degree (official transcript is required). Credits must be at 100 level or above.
• Experience
  
  Required:
  
  Prior job related experience paid or volunteer with school age children.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
• Participate in all OSD required health-related trainings. First Aid and CPR Training may be required.
• Willingness to participate in appropriate training to gain necessary skills to perform this position, e.g. Type II License, Food Handlers Permit.
• Right Response Certification or willingness to obtain and maintain.

Skills to perform basic clerical functions, perform basic arithmetic calculations, operate standard office equipment, use English in verbal and written form, use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling.

Knowledge of principles of child development, instructional processes.

Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, maintain confidentiality of student records, meet schedules and deadlines, read/interpret/apply rules, regulations, policies, rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations. Significant physical abilities include…