Paraeducator, General Bilingual

Para educator, General Bilingual Required )

4.25 hours per day, 9 months per year

Bilingual Required - English/Spanish

• Treat co-workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times
• Serve as a positive role model for students and practice the behaviors that are expected of our students
• Work in a flexible and cooperative manner
• Participate in professional learning opportunities to broaden expertise in working with diverse student populations
• With support from certificated teachers, identify student learning needs, monitor student progress toward learning goals, and maintain accurate student data
• In cooperation with certificated teachers, work with individual students or small groups to achieve academic, behavioral, social emotional, basic life skills and other areas as assigned
• Work with small groups of students some of whom have special needs, including behavior needs, assisting with class work
• Monitor students to maintain an effective classroom environment that allows certificated teachers to provide small group or one-on-one instruction
• With guidance provided by certificated teachers, provide instruction where students are engaged and productive
• Utilize lesson plans and follow verbal directions to provide targeted instruction to students as directed by the certificated teachers
• Collect and communicate information regarding student progress to the certificated teachers in order for appropriate adjustments to interventions and supports to be made
• With guidance provided by certificated teachers, assist in grading/correcting papers and homework utilizing a rubric or key
• Provide supervision and ensure safety and security of students
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by administrator in alignment with job classification

• Documentation verifying a high school diploma or GED
• Official transcripts verifying an Associate's degree (90 quarter, 60 semester) or 72 quarter or 48 semester credits from an accredited university, college, community college or business school; or ETS Para Pro Assessment result of 461 or higher
• One year of related experience working with children in an educational setting (preferred)
• Successful experience as part of an educational team (preferred)
• Experience demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment, providing support to achieve desired classroom or program goals
• Possess excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and conflict‑resolution skills and ability to think quickly
• Must take and pass the LTI written and oral assessment

• Ability to speak and translate in English and Spanish, Russian or Mandarin, with prior experience working with multilingual and multicultural populations (required)
• Ability to effectively communicate with and appreciate individuals from diverse socio‑economic backgrounds
• Ability to learn and use a computer monitor, keyboard, and appropriate adaptive technologies
• Ability to successfully implement educational programs and manage student behavior with direction from the teacher
• Ability to be flexible with assigned tasks and schedules

• Ability to lift, move, and physically restrain a child of the required size
• Ability to independently and safely escort students around the school building and grounds
• Ability to observe the behavior of students, both visually and by listening
• Regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements

Salary range: New employees will start at the minimum hourly rate in the salary range. Employees who have verified prior years of service in a similar occupational status from other Washington School Districts or Education School Districts may receive experience credit toward salary placement. Salary schedules can be accessed here.

Benefits: Employees who are anticipated to work at least 630 hours may be eligible for health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, and disability insurance benefits. Detailed information, including further eligibility criteria, can be found here.

Retirement: Employees may be eligible for retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Eligibility is based on FTE. Detailed information can be found here.

Time Off: Vancouver Public Schools offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to sick, vacation, personal, and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Comprehensive Professional Agreement (CPA) for this position.