Title I support for Private School

Selection for interview is based on evaluation of complete application file. Employment offer is based on employee evaluations discipline history and attendance records training and experience references and interview results. Hourly rate placement contingent upon verification of related WA public school experience.

This position is included in the classified staff non-supervisory bargaining unit. Union shop requirements and the Collective Bargaining Agreement apply to this position.

Employment contingent upon completion and verification of form information and background check with fee to be paid by applicant.

Pay for contracted classified employees is distributed once/month on the last business day of the month. Pay for employees who work less than full year is spread through August. Questions concerning pay processes may be directed to the Personnel Office.

Eligibility for SEBB medical dental vision life insurance AD&D and LTD if anticipated to reach 630 hours in the school year. Eligibility for retirement based on 3.50 hrs/day or more for 5 or more consecutive months. Optional tax-sheltered annuities: Omni 403(b) and Deferred Compensation Plan. Personal leave vacation leave (260-day employees only) and sick leave prorated based on FTE.

Classified Personnel

Job Description: Paraeducator Title I/Private Schools

Responsible to: Federal Programs Administration Building Principal and Program Teacher

Work Year: 180 Days

1 year only dependant on funding timesheet only basis (not contracted)

General: Work in a group or individual student setting in support of private school students. Will guide and motivate students facilitate skills concepts and assist with the guided discovery process related to learning concepts in core curriculum area. The Paraeducator will be under the direction of the classroom teacher building principal and Federal Programs administration.

Minimum Qualification:

• High School diploma (or equivalent)
• At a minimum AA degree or higher or two years of college (72 quarter credits) or
• Ability to meet State-determined performance standards in reading math and writing (i.e. para-educator assessment).
• Bilingual skills desirable.
• Experience working in a private or small school setting preferred.
• Must be able to work with staff and students including the monitoring and disciplining of student activities.
• Must be able to understand and follow written and oral instructions and be able to work independently.
• Must be able to operate standard office equipment including basic computer/Chromebook including Google applications and copier.
• Ability to learn and monitor various student learning apps and programs
• Sensitivity towards children; ability to promote a childs self-concept and self-regulation skills
• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize daily workload.
• Must possess effective interpersonal skills and be able to interact successfully with students.
• Must be able to function in a calm efficient courteous manner under stress and to exercise careful judgment confidentiality and tact in the performance of duties.
• Ability to maintain consistent presence at assigned worksite and regularly work hours specified under contract.
• Must comply with all district policies and code of professional conduct.

Position Responsibilities:

• Work with individual and small groups of students.
• Assist classroom teacher by administering and scoring assessments maintaining student progress/monitoring reports organizing materials and providing support as requested.
• Facilitate appropriate behavior adaptation and implementation of lesson plans and classroom participation of students.
• Assist with student discipline in small groups.
• Plan and execute daily tutoring for Title I students.
• Keep daily logs for every student and monitor daily attendance of Title I/LAP students.
• Perform such other duties as from time to time may be assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:
AA degree or higher or two years of college (72 quarter credits) or ability to meet State-determined performance standards in reading math and writing.

Language Skills:
Ability to read and comprehend instructions short correspondence and emails. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to student parents and/or staff. Bilingual skills desirable.

Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to perform basic arithmetical calculations.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but involved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Skills and Abilities:
Ability to operate photocopier computers and audio-visual equipment. Ability to assume responsibility for supervising students understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students staff and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk and talk or hear. The employee is required to use hands to grasp handle or feel objects tools or control and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires close contact one-on-one or with small groups of students which will put them at greater risk for illness than the average person.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.