Paraeducator

Location: Brush Prairie

Position Description

Student Support Para educator

Battle Ground High School

Monday - Friday; 6.5 hpd; specific times to be determined

PSE Student Support Para educator position with pay and benefits according to the terms of the negotiated union agreement.

Other possible Supplemental contracts for classified employees whose base contract is less than 8 hours per day:

Before or after school bus duty/supervision - $22.11/hr -$29.71/hr

BEA Base Time - $22.11/hr -$29.71/hr

FOR COMPLETE

JOB DESCRIPTION PLEASE CLICK "VIEW" IN THE POSITION INFORMATION BOX.

PSE Salary Schedule Level 16

Conditions of Employment

* Are you eligible for lawful employment in the United States? Proof of identity and citizenship or legal right to work will be required upon hire.

* I authorize Battle Ground Public Schools, henceforth known as the District, to make any investigation of any personal, educational, vocational, or employment history. I further authorize any former employer, person, firm, corporation, educational, or vocational institution or government agency to provide the District with information they have regarding me. I hereby release and discharge the District and those who provide information from any and all liability as a result of furnishing and receiving this information.

* I certify that answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. In the event of employment, I understand that false or misleading information, including omissions, in my application or interview(s) may result in dismissal at any time during my period of employment with the District. I also understand that any offer of employment that may be made to me is conditional and subject to the acceptable outcome of a criminal history background information check and approval of the Battle Ground Public Schools Board of Directors.

I also agree to abide by all rules and regulations of the District.

* Are you willing to be fingerprinted at ESD 112 upon offer of employment, if you do not have current fingerprint records on file? The cost, currently $85.00, to be borne by the applicant.

* Do you confirm that you DO NOT have a serious behavioral problem which endangers the educational welfare or personal safety of students, teachers, or other colleagues? A serious behavior problem includes, but is not limited to: dishonesty; immorality; misuse of alcohol, a controlled substance, or a prescription drug; or furnishing alcohol or controlled substances to a minor or student.

* I have never been convicted/and or pleaded guilty of a crime against children. (If this is true, answer yes. If this is false, answer no.

* Do you possess a high school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate (GED)?

General Questions

* Are you a current employee of this district? (

Please note:

substitutes are not considered employees for application purposes.) If yes; what is your district start date and current position?

* Were you previously employed by Battle Ground Public Schools? If yes; when, and in what capacity?

* Do you have a valid First Aid card? If yes; when does it expire?

* Do you have a valid CPR card? If yes; when does it expire?

* Have you ever been convicted and or pleaded guilty to a crime? If yes, please contact Human Resources to explain.

* Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If yes, please contact Human Resources to explain.

Attachment Requirements and Hints

Upon hire, para-educator positions require proof of high school graduation/GED completion AND proof of a minimum level of education beyond high school which satisfies federal government requirements. While the Diploma/GED and ETS/Transcripts attachments are not required; they may be helpful in the hiring process if you are not a current BGPS employee.

Proof of high school graduation/GED completion may be uploaded in the form of a copy of your high school diploma, high school transcripts, or a GED certificate. Proof of higher education may be uploaded in the form of copies of official college transcripts showing a total of at least 72 quarter or 48 semester credits with classes at 100 level or higher;

copies of official college transcripts showing an associate degree or higher; or a copy of the official result showing a score of 455 or more on the ETS Para Pro Assessment test.

PLEASE NOTE:

You have 90 days from your start date to meet the above requirements, or submit a plan on how you will be in compliance.

All paraprofessionals must complete the Fundamental Course of Study (FCS) within the designated timeline.

All certificated and classified positions require a cover letter and a list of references. Unless otherwise indicated, all other attachments are optional.

If you choose to refer to specific postings in your cover letter, please check the "Unique to Application" box in the Attachments section.

Benefits

* Newly hired employees who are anticipated to work at least 630 hours in a school year (Sept 1 - Aug 31) will be eligible for SEBB benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, life and long term…