CLS-Para Educator @ Juvenile Detention Center

Para-Educator

Juvenile Detention Center

6.5 hours per day/191 days per year

Salary: $21.32 - $23.79 per hour

Works with students and teachers monitoring students in a classroom located inside the Chelan County Juvenile Detention Center. Supervising students as they work on study skills materials, homework, video presentations and individualized curriculum.

Assists certificated staff in conducting activities to enhance learning opportunities for students. Must understand the unique needs of working in a juvenile detention center. Must have interpersonal relations, be highly organizational, demonstrate problem-solving skills and be self-directed. Must work in a highly supervised situation. Works in small group instruction or may work individually with students, as directed. Prepares materials for student use and administers and scores tests, as directed.

Establishes and maintains student records in order to have an accurate account of student activities and progress. Corrects student paperwork, oral work and records grades. Records progress of students with special learning needs, as required and appropriate. Types, duplicates, records student data, as directed. Collaborates with teachers to develop individual intervention plans. Assists in program evaluations. Performs other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or equivalent required. AA degree or equivalent credits (72 credits), or successful completion of PRAXIS test required. Ability to de-personalize when confronted by students. Ability to follow written plans. Ability to relate well to students, parents, and staff. Must understand the need for confidentiality. Experience with office machines is preferred. Ability to make good decisions. Patient, flexible, self-motivated, good communication, teamwork, academic skills and positive social skills and a sense of humor.

Ability to relate well to students, parents and staff. May require lifting, prolonged sitting or standing. Attendance and punctuality are important functions of this position.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

This position is represented by Public School Employees of Washington.

Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision, life, and long term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).

180 - 219 Day Employees
- Paid leave benefits to include 10 days of sick leave, 2 personal leave days, and 11 holidays.

220 - 259 Day Employees
- Paid leave benefits to include 10 days of sick leave, 3 personal leave days, and 11 holidays.

260 Day Employees
- Paid leave benefits to include 12 days of sick leave, 2 personal leave days, 14 holidays, and 12 vacation days.

Tuition reimbursement, 50% up to $450 per year for qualified expenses.

Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/hours per day.

Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement:
The recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility prior to working.

Disclosure Statement and Record Check:
Pursuant to Chapter 486, Washington Laws of 1987, the recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he or she has been convicted of crimes against persons listed in the law. In addition, a background check, based on fingerprints, will be requested from the Washington State Patrol & FBI. Employment is conditional based upon completion of the record check.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Wenatchee School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Civil Rights Coordinator, Title IX Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, HIB Compliance and Gender Inclusive Schools Coordinator:
Eric Anderson, Executive Director of Learning, Teaching, and Schools, (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)., 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801,  You can report discrimination and discriminatory harassment to any school staff member or to the district's Civil Rights Coordinator, listed above. You also have the right to file a complaint (see below). For a copy of your district's nondiscrimination policy and procedure, contact your school or district office or view it online here:
Policy 3210 and Procedure 3210P