English Language (EL) Paraeducator II (Temp)

Ellensburg School District

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Assignment:Ellensburg High School

English Language (EL) Paraeducator - 6 hours per day Temporary25-26 School Year

The job of this Paraeducator is done for the purpose/s of assisting assigned teaching personnel in the supervision and instruction of students performing classroom clerical tasks in support of the instructional process and serving as a resource to other school personnel requiring assistance with Limited English Proficient students and / or identified Migrant students.

Essential Functions

• Administers tests helps with assignments make-up work etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the instructional process.
• Assists students individually or in groups with lesson assignments for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Guides students in independent study (e.g. enrichment work remedial work etc.) for the purpose of ensuring student success.
• Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher(s) instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students academic success through a defined course of study.
• Maintains instructional materials and/or student files/records (e.g. adapting instructional materials cleaning work areas checking papers taking attendance audio visual equipment set up art/science projects etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable information.
• Monitors individual students and/or groups of students in classroom library playground activities crosswalks etc. for the purpose of ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. student records daily progress charts correcting papers copying preparing instructional materials etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher and/or in providing necessary records/materials.
• Supports electronic translation for the purpose of assisting students teachers and parents in communicating in both English Spanish or other language as needed.

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned 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 single tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

• Proficient in verbal and written language for English (Spanish preferred not required
• 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 including calculations using fractions percents and/or ratios
• Read a variety of manuals write documents following prescribed formats and/or present information to others; and understand complex multi-step written and oral instructions.
• Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:
• Instructional procedures and practices;
• Migrant Education program supports to assure academic achievement
• Age appropriate student activities
• Safety practices and procedures
• Conflict resolution; and stages of child development/ behavior

ABILITY is required to:

• Schedule activities
• Collate and interpret data
• Flexibility to work with others in a variety of circumstances
• Ability to work with a wide diversity of individuals and backgrounds
• Problem solving to identify issues and select action plans
• Following prescribed guidelines
• Adapting to changing work priorities
• Communicating with diverse groups
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Working as part of a team.
• Supervise and monitor students.

Experience: Job related experience is desired.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

New applicants and current employees out of classification:

• AA (or higher) degree or completion of 2 years of secondary education(72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits).

• Must qualify to work in the proximity of children under the conditions of a WSP/FBI background check.
• Successfully complete a skills assessment test in the subjects of mathematics grammar spelling language and reading.

BENEFITS: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). School employees Washington State Health Care Authority

Retirement benefits provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). State of Washington: Department of Retirement Systems

190 Day Employees - Paid leave benefits to include 12 days of sick leave three personal leave days

Acknowledgment:

This Job description is intended to provide an overview of the requirements of the position. As such it is not necessarily all-inclusive and the job may require other essential and/or nonessential functions tasks duties or responsibilities not listed herein. The District reserves the right to add modify or exclude any essential or nonessential requirement at any time with or without notice. Nothing in this job description nor by the completion of any requirement of the job by the employee is intended to create a contract of employment of any type.

Applicants interested must follow the application procedurescarefully. Consideration will only be given to fully completed application files. Minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants of diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply.

Ellensburg 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 following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Coordinator and and Section 504 CoordinatorRhonda Schmidt ; Civil Rights Coordinator 1300 East Third Avenue Ellensburg WA 98926.