Paraeducator 1 1 Functional Adaptive

PARAEDUCATOR 1: 1 FUNCTIONAL ADAPTIVE

3RD 5TH GRADE

Reports To:

Building Principal

Bargaining Unit:

PSE

Department:

Office of Special Services

Salary Schedule:

Schedule ASup/Inst.

Employment Type:

Classified

Salary Range:

IV

FLSA Status:

Hourly

Adoption Date:

7/25/19

Hours per Day:

6.25

Revised Date:

8/30/24

Days per Year:

181 11 Holidays) 192

Belonging is a core value in the South Kitsap School District. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students and staff. We actively seek to understand the complex and rich identities of self and others and lean into and engage in courageous conversations. We know the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with unique ideas come together to learn and grow.

South Kitsap Employees Will:

• Maintain and enhance a sense of belonging and success for traditionally marginalized populations.
• Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationship with students families staff and community members.
• Demonstrate understanding of our unique cultures and celebrate differences.
• Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable learning environment.

COMMENTS: When working in environments where deescalation isolation and restraint training is required employees will be compensated at a rate of an additional $0.50 per hour (elementary) or $0.75 per hour (secondary).

THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION IS NOW REQUIRING ALL PARAEDUCATORS TO PROVIDE A COPY OF THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND/OR HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS OR GED TO MEET TITLE 1 PART A FEDERAL LAW REQUIREMENTS. PLEASE PROVIDE OUR OFFICE WITH A COPY PRIOR TO BEING THE SELECTED CANDIDATE.

Purpose Statement

The job of Paraeducator Functional Adaptive (FA) is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision care and instruction of special needs students in the general education classroom or in a selfcontained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during nonclassroom time; providing information to appropriate school personnel; and attending IEP meetings.

This job is distinguished from similar jobs by the following characteristics: Supporting students with high needs; behaviors/sensory regulation social emotional communication fine and gross motor skills (i.e. tube feeding catheterization) diapering and/or toileting.

This job reports to Building Administrator

Essential Functions:

• Adapts classroom activities assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives;
• Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional (e.g. diapering tube feeding colostomy bags etc. for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs;
• Assists students teachers and other certificated personnel for the purpose of implementing instruction and/or IEPs;
• Attends meetings and trainings (e.g. first aid CPR emergency procedures deescalation training etc. for the purpose of acquiring and or conveying information relative to job functions;
• Developing under the supervision of assigned teacher instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects daily living physical communication and/or behavior/social skills etc. for the purpose of evaluating students progress on IEP objectives and ensuring students success in school;
• Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts;
• Maintains confidentiality at all times following HIPPA FERPA IEP for the purpose of guidance and in accordance with district state and federal guidelines;
• Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements;
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms playgrounds hallways bus loading zones cafeteria parking lots etc. for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment;
• Observes and collects information to be recorded via data sheets for the purpose of supporting the progress of individual students goals and objectives;
• Provides clerical and general classroom assistance for staff (e.g. collecting and inputting data correspondence copying filing preparing and organizing classroom materials etc. for the purpose of documenting student progress and providing general support for classroom activities related to learning goals and objectives;
• Supervises students in school setting for the purpose of maintaining and providing a safe and positive learning environment;
• Works under both direct and indirect supervision using standardized routines for the purpose of safe and positive learning environment.

Other Functions:

• Performs other related duties as assigned may be assigned to a student as a 1:1 paraeducator for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skillbased competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; understand written procedures write routine documents and speak clearly; and understand multistep written and oral instructions. Specific knowledgebased competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: instructional procedures and practices; ageappropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; conflict resolution; and stages of child development/ behavior; deescalation strategies.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities meetings and/or events; gather and/or collate data; and use jobrelated equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide

diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize specific jobrelated equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific abilitybased competencies required to

satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading guiding and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the jobs functions. There is some opportunity to impact the organizations services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling frequent stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling and some fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20 sitting 40 walking 40 standing. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience: Job related experience is desired in Job related experience is desired.

Education (Preferred): Paraeducator Certificate Program

Education (Minimum): Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent (for more detailed information on what is considered equivalent.

In addition a paraeducator must meet one of the following:

1. Have received a passing score of the ParaPro assessments OR
2. Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university OR
3. Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university.

Required Testing

JobRelated Skills Proficiency Test

Certificates and Licenses

CPR/First Aid Certificate

Valid Washington State Drivers License & Evidence of Insurability

ProACT deescalation and restraint training

Paraeducator Certificate Program

Continuing Educ./Training

Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses

Clearances

Washington State Patrol and FBI Fingerprint Background Clearance

Other Requirements:

• Completed online application (with supporting documents)

Health Benefits Information:

Most positions within the South Kitsap School District are governed by collective bargaining agreements that specify the benefits related to employment with the district including insurance provisions vacations holidays and other related benefits.

For more information about benefits you may review the individual collective bargaining agreements and SEBB 2023 School Employee Enrollment Guide which are located on our website SK Staff Resources or contact our Payroll and Benefits Department ator .

Application Procedure: Complete the online application atwww.skschools.organd apply to the position(s) to which you are qualified within your online application.

Submitting and completing your online application and applying to open positions ensures immediate availability of your data to our hiring administrators.

PRINCIPALS AND HIRING ADMINISTRATORS CONSIDER ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS WITH COMPLETE AND CURRENT APPLICATIONS.

Positions close at 4:00 p.m. on the final day of posting. Your online application and required District Testing (if applicablesee job posting when applying) must be submitted by the closing date for an applicant to be considered for a position.

If you need assistance with this process please contact Human Resources ator.

The South Kitsap School District provides equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to race creed religion color national origin age honorablydischarged veteran or military status sex sexual orientation including gender expression or identity marital status or the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Equal access to activities facilities and program is provided to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. District procedure complies with all applicable state and federal laws.

The Title IX OfficerSection 504 Coordinator and Gender Inclusivity Officerwith the responsibility for monitoring auditing and ensuring compliance with this policy are:

Compliance/ADA/Title IX Coordinator:
Will Sarett
Executive Director of Human Resources
2689 Hoover Avenue SE Port Orchard WA 98366

Section 504 Coordinator:
Kimberly House
Director of Special Services
2689 Hoover Avenue SE Port Orchard WA 98366

Gender Inclusivity Compliance Officer:
Dr. Tom Edwards
Assistant Superintendent for Student Achievement
2689 Hoover Ave SE Port Orchard WA 98366

South Kitsap School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs services and activities. For information regarding translational bilingual education programs contact the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning at.

All Employees are required to furnish proof of identity and employment authorization status.

The South Kitsap School District is committed to providing a drugfree tobaccofree environment for all personsstudents community and staff.

Any offer of employment with the South Kitsap School District is on a conditional basis pending the successful completion of an FBI and Washington State Patrol fingerprint background check.

All Employees are required to furnish proof of identity and employment authorization status.

The South Kitsap School District is committed to providing a drugfree tobaccofree environment for all personsstudents community and staff.

Any offer of employment with the South Kitsap School District is on a conditional basis pending the successful completion of an FBI and Washington State Patrol fingerprint background check.