Instructional Paraeducator - Categorical
Instructional Paraeducator - Categorical
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POSITION Instructional Paraeducator -Categorial
LOCATION Ness Elementary
SCHEDULE Hours/Day -6
Days/Year -191
SALARY Level2 Paraeducator - SNAP Salary Schedule
Placement is dependent on experience
Pay is annualized over 12 months
JOB TYPE Hourly
UNION/CONTRACT SNAP (PSE)
START DATE2025-2026 School Year
SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT
The paraeducator role plays a pivotal role in providing evidence-based student support in the area(s) identified during the evaluation and annual review of a students IEP. The position is highly specialized in that ongoing training is required within an MTSS model student goals are revisited often and monitoring of student growth is expected. Multiple adults are involved daily in some instances which requires flexibility and communication.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide secondary instructional support in the classroom under the supervision of the teacher.
- Work with all students individually or in small/large groups to reinforce learning of material or skill initially introduced by the teacher.
- Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students their needs interests and abilities.
- Maintain data to document student progress on I.E.P.s or individual student goals.
- Operate and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
- Guide independent study enrichment work and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
- Alert the regular teacher to any problem concerning an individual student.
- Participate in in-service training programs as assigned.
- Collaborate with departments to establish formative assessments linked to learning standards.
- Assist students with health-related needs.
- Assist with test proctoring for state and local assessments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Computer experience specifically working with the Google Suite preferred.
- Previous experience working with significantly delayed and/or behavior-involved students preferred.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate Arts degreeor72 quarter credits of 100 level or aboveorpassing grade on ParaPro Praxis test.
- Minimum age 18.
- Possess high moral and ethical standards.
- Possess good communication skills.
- Demonstrate mature behavior and ability to use sound judgement in working with parents students staff and community.
- Display dependability and punctuality.
- Experience working with special needs populations desired.
- Ability to discipline students when necessary displaying good judgment.
- Possess adequate health and physical strength necessary in assisting student mobility and relocation.
- Demonstrated ability to develop positive relationships with students.
- Ability to interact with and instruct students on using school technology.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR
Building Principal/Classroom Teacher
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
As provided by PSE contract. Subject to the needs of the District.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
HEALTHCARE BENEFITS -Employees who meet the eligibility criteria outlined in Chapter 182-31 WAC have access to medical dental vision supplemental life and supplemental disability insurance through the School Employee Benefit Board (SEBB).
RETIREMENT -All regular non-substitute employees are enrolled in a state retirement plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
SICK LEAVE -All regular non-substitute employees receive 12 sick leave days (prorated based on FTE) and paid time off. Substitute employees receive sick leave per RCW 49.46.210.
PAID TIME OFF -All regular non-substitute employees receive paid time off including annual and/or vacation leave. Paid time off varies by position and work year. Refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement or salary schedule for details.
OTHER BENEFITS
Classified employees receive 10-13 paid holidays (depending on position & work year). Refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement or salary schedule for details.
Emplyees may may be eligible forVEBAincluding monthly accruals and/or sick leave conversion. Benefits are position specific. Refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement or salary schedule for details.
Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed before employment commences. The successful candidate for this position must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon clearance by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
West Valley 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 or 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 employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Sabre Dahl 2805 N Argonne Rd. Spokane Valley WA 99212 Phone:
.Section 504 Coordinator Dan Andrews2805 N Argonne Rd. Spokane Valley WA 99212 Phone: .
Employment Type
Full-Time
