Paraeducator - Title I​/LAP

Position Hours And Pay

This position is for 7 hours per day for 4 days for the first year and 2 days each year following until certification is completed.

This position is for 6.5 hours per day at 178 days per year. 7 hours per day for 4 days for the first year and 2 days each year following until certification is completed.

Position pay: PSE Salary Schedule Level 5 - $24.76

Official Hire Date - Your hire date with the Bethel School District is based on School Board approval. This date depends on multiple factors and may change without notice. Please contact HR with any questions.

Must successfully complete the Fundamental Course of Studies (FCS) and General Para educator Certificate of the state mandated Para educator Certificate Program per State requirements. Para educator Certificate Program is dependent upon State funding.

Important: In order to be considered for an interview for this instructional para educator position you must meet the following federal minimum employment requirements.

• Must be 18 years of age; and
• Hold high school diploma or its equivalent; and one of the following
• Successfully passed the ETS Para Pro test or Pearson Paraprofessional assessment
• AA degree or higher
• Earned seventy-two (72) quarter credits or forty-eight (48) semester credits at an accredited institution of higher education
• Completion of registered apprenticeship program offered by the Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries
• Successful completion of The Master Teacher Inc. Para educator Online Training Program

Para testing information: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-requirements

You may provide unofficial transcripts in your application but will be required to provide official ones upon hire. Not providing required documents could significantly delay your official hire. Please contact HR with questions.

This position's responsibilities are to assist certificated staff with instructional and non-instructional activities for students considered academically "at risk," working individually or in small groups, under a categorical remediation program Title I, including maintaining program records and to preparing classroom materials under the supervision of a Title I Specialist.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Depending Upon The Individual Assignment, Which May Emphasize Instructing Students Or Performing Clerical And Data Entry Tasks For Others In The Same Category, The Para educator Title I May Perform All Or a Combination Of Several Of The Following:

• Instructs students individually or in small groups in a variety of subject areas, settings and learning activities. Implements methods to best serve individual students academically and behaviorally under the direction of certificated staff; promotes student understanding of materials. Promotes a positive attitude toward learning. Reinforces concepts and skills.
• Assists with program compliance with statutes and regulations by maintaining accurate data and program records on the computer; maintains records and files in the required format. May collect, input and process data and documentation for the LAP or Title 1 program of an entire school.
• Works as a member of the program instructional team to provide programs and services to eligible students.
• Depending upon assignment, may pull students out of regular classroom for remediation as directed by the program coordinator. Locates, prepares and/or modifies materials for student use under the direction of certificated staff. Provides guidance and motivation to students; facilitates mastery of skills concepts; promotes completion of work.
• Communicates with certificated staff concerning individual student needs and progress; assists with developing schedules for tutoring; adapts and presents lessons; checks and scores student assignments.
• Assists with administration of objective screening of students for program qualification and eligibility; sets up testing schedules, orders tests, scores tests and records results. Communicates information to teachers so they may notify parents.
• Documents progress of assigned student; maintains program coordination records manually and on computer, and assists in preparing student progress reports. Assists with program achievement tests.
• Maintains a variety of program files and records according to established procedures and timelines, including student lists and program inventory; may provide information for program audits; prepares reports as directed.
• Constructs learning tools such as flash cards, number games, and other learning materials; may research and locate learning materials; compiles materials for student assignments; may order materials and supplies as needed.
• Supervises student behavior and assists teacher with classroom management; facilitates mastery of social adjustment skills; ensures that students stay on task; disciplines students as authorized.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, Continued

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