Paraeducator III - Dual Language - TCPS

Para educator III – Dual Language – TCPS

West Linn-Wilsonville School District 3J Trillium Creek Primary School – West Linn, Oregon.

ParaeducatorIII – Dual Language – Trillium Creek Primary School

7 hr/day, 5 day/week, 10 month position under the Classified Bargaining Unit for the 25-26 SY. The pay rate listed is yet to be updated with the new bargaining agreement for the upcoming year. First year Paraeducators are temporary. Bilingual Spanish/English language skills strongly preferred.

Under the supervision of the Principal, in collaboration with Student Services, and the direction of a Licensed Teacher, the Para educator provides instruction, support and services for all students.

An employee in this position is expected to help the teacher establish and maintain a climate of learning; work as part of a team; demonstrate initiative in responding to students’ day-to-day needs; and implement behavior, medical, and safety protocols for students when necessary. Protocols may involve physical intervention; therefore the employee’s physical characteristics should include the ability to bend, lift, and move quickly.

Due to the interpersonal nature of working with students, a positive attitude and warm personality are considered essential characteristics of a para educator.

We expect all of our employees to model a Growth Mindset and demonstrate a belief that all students can learn and all students belong as part of their classroom & school community.

* Additional pay is granted to those with a Bachelor’s Degree or degree from an accredited paraprofessional program. This is designated as Para educator IIIA.

• Work individually and in small groups with students at all skill levels with the goal of fostering independence in the areas of academics, social skills, communication, behavior, and functional routines.
• Collect and record data.
• Prepare instructional materials.
• Support instruction and assessment of individual students and small groups.
• Provide support for students in all school settings, including special education classrooms, general education classrooms, gymnasiums, lunch rooms, playgrounds, and in the community.
• May need to support the hygienic and personal needs of students, including medical protocols, supporting feeding needs, assisting with bathroom needs and/or changing, lifting, and physical assists.

• Instructional strategies to support a broad range of students, including students with disabilities.
• Business English, spelling, punctuation and mathematics.
• Current office practices, procedures, keyboarding and equipment.
• Proficient use of computer technology.

• Promote independence in students.
• Provide individual and small group instruction under the direction of the licensed teacher.
• Establish and maintain harmonious relationships with students and fellow employees.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Maintain accurate records and collect data.
• Implement behavior, medical, and safety protocols.
• Appropriately respond to and direct students.
• Maintain confidentiality in all phases of work, i.e. records, meetings, parent rights, etc.
• Use computer technology proficiently.
• Routinely lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and over 50 pounds with assistance.
• Complete all district required training.

• Qualified applicant must have AA/AS degree, 72 credits, Para educator Program or equivalent exam, BA/BS degree, or MA/MS degree.

The West Linn-Wilsonville School District offers a competitive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and Professional Development & Tuition Reimbursement (prorated based on FTE). For a full list of benefits offered to our employees, please . At present time the district pays the 6% contribution to PERS on the employee's behalf. Temporary staff are not eligible for Professional Development & Tuition Reimbursement.

Classified employees must work a minimum of 0.5 FTE to be eligible for insurance.

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