Substitute Paraeducators Special Education (23.67hour)

SUBSTITUTE POSITIONS ARE ON-CALL AT-WILL POSITIONS WITH NO GUARANTEE OF HOURS OR WORK.

$23.67/hr - Substitute Paraeducators - Special Education

$26.30/hr - Substitute Paraeducators that have retired from Clover Park School District

A complete application will include:

• copy of your high school diploma or recognized equivalent

IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

Under general direction of the building administrator and under specific direction of the classroom teacher. The primary purpose of this job is to assist the teacher with implementation of an educational program for special education students by providing instruction as assigned behavior management preparation of classroom materials and physical care for students.Provide instruction as assigned behavior management preparation of student(s) materials and primary care of students such as lifting toileting washing and appropriatemedical intervention and feeding under the direction of a knowledgeable staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

ShortTerm Assignments-Education and Experience

• High school diploma or its recognized equivalent (GED)
• Ability and desire to work on a constant basis minimum 1 time a month
• Desire and ability to work and communicate effectively with staff students and parents from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable as assignments may change on short notice and may require coverage in various classrooms or grade levels throughout the day.

Long Term Paraeducator Assignments

• High school diploma or its recognized equivalent (GED)and;
• Associates degree (or higher) from an accredited institution of higher education;or
• 72 quarter credits from an accredited institution of higher education:or
• Passing score on a Washington state recognized assessment (455).
• Desire and ability to work and communicate effectively with staff students and parents from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Documentation must be provided upon hire.

SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

Special Education Resource Program

• Students may be in a general education classroom or pulled out to a different classroom
• Students have specially designed instruction that aligns with general education curriculum at students instructional

Special Education Preschool

• For students 3 5 years of age in a preschool setting
• Focus on early learning and development benchmarks

Special Education Functional Academics (FA)

• Students in grades K-5 who require small group settings
• Cognitive and adaptive delays
• Specially designed instruction cannot be met in the general education classroom

Special Education Functional Transition (FT)

• Students in grades 6 12 who require small group settings
• Cognitive and adaptive delays
• Specially designed instruction cannot be met in the general education classroom
• Additional focus on preparing students to transition to further education employment independent living

Special Education Life Skills

• Students in grades k 12 who require small group settings
• Signification delays across developmental areas
• Focus on skills for independent functioning through Life Skills Curriculum

Special Education SUCCESS

• Students in grades k 12 who require small group settings
• Significant emotional and/or behavioral disabilities
• Focus on behavioral and academic instruction

Special Education 1:1 Para

• Students in grades k 12 who require individual support
• Significant emotional/ behavioral and/or physical disabilities

Application Process

This Substitute position is screened and hired by the Substitute Services Office.

Applicants selected for this position will be contacted by Substitute Services via email with next steps.

*Next Steps include: Completion of Onboarding documents

Completion of online employmentinformational videos

Fingerprinting

Presentation of Valid Identification as required by the I9 Form

*Other steps may be required.

Once applicant completes the steps listed abovean in-person Substitute New Hire Orientation will be scheduled.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Depending upon the needs of the students and the direction given by the special education teacher any or all of the following essential functions may be applicable to the job assignment.

• Assists students with hygiene including suctioning and personal needs such as lifting toileting washing and feeding. Prepares and gives intervention and medication under the direction of a knowledgeable professional.

• Assists with implementation of behavior management techniques educational and vocational instruction and vocational placement programs.
• Assist student(s) with transport and/or accompany student(s) in transition activities.
• Instructs students in large or small groups or one-to-one as assigned by and under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Prepares materials for use by student teacher and parents; types hand draws reproduces and collates.
• Assists special education paras with students with hygiene and personal needs such as toileting lifting washing and feeding.
• Administers or assists special education teacher with administration of assessment instruments.
• Assists with maintaining class during special education teachers absence.
• Supervises students during lunch recess on and off the bus assembly and to other building locations.
• Assist student(s) with transport and/or accompany student(s) in transition activities.
• Assists with management of high-risk students that are severely emotionally disturbed and/or dangerous.
• May work with high-risk students who display significant behavior concerns as part of their disability who display significant behavior concerns as part of their disability.
• Remain confidential regarding student/school matters
• Work as a professional in a collaborative team
• Work as a professional n a collaborative team to support continued learning.
• Create a positive rapport with students and fellow staff member.
• Performs other duties asassigned as requested by the by the building administrator supervisor or teacher.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to accurately and proficiently keyboard and utilize standard office software programs as needed
• Ability to perform basic clerical tasks such as filing and use of office equipment such as personal computer telephone fax and photocopy machine and audio-visual equipment.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently within established guidelines.
• Ability to supervise elementary middle and high school students in large and small groups
• Ability to listen and respond appropriately to student needs.
• Ability to work with students from a variety of multicultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to make sound judgments in emergency or crisis situations.
• Ability to learn skills of verbal de-escalation restraint techniques and behavior management
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure meet strict deadlines and maintain established timelines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a courteous and professional manner with all levels of staff and community members.
• Ability to learn and apply District policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must be organized and dependable.
• Ability to proficiently speak write and understand English.

Certification and Licenses

• Background check and fingerprinting.
• First aid and CPR certification for employees assigned to the health room and transportation.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• School district experience.
• Special Education Para experience.
• Paraeducator Program Certificate.
• Right Response Training.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in regular school buildings located throughout the district. Ability to sit or stand for prolonged period of time; use of fingers hands and arms; operate a motor vehicle and tolerance of loud noises and physically demanding situations are all required. The employee must lift and/or move 25 to 50 pounds and may assist students with greater weight when required to intervene in student safety issues or when transporting. While performing the duties of this job the employee may occasionally work in outside weather conditions and be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions temperature fluctuations fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals commonly used in instruction and/or cleaning. It may be expected that the individual could be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials during the course of their duties. The employee may be exposed to infectious disease as carried by students.

FLSA: Non Exempt AFFILIATION: ESPCP

JOB CLASS: Substitute Para-educator WORK YEAR: On Call At-Will No guarantee of hours

*Disclaimer: Substitute positions are considered at-will meaning either party can end the relationship at any time; nothing in the offer of substitute employment employee manual substitute manual or other employment documents or other oral communications shall be deemed to create an employment contract or to modify the at-will relationship; no person other than the Superintendent of the District has the authority to bind the District to an employment contract or an agreement to modify the at-will employment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. (NOTE: All associated background check fees are the employees responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.

Insurance Benefits

Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical dental vision long term disability and basic life insurance benefits.

Clover Park Public Schools benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link for information on available benefit options.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan. For eligibility information check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Clink on the link for information on 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems.

To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race ethnicity creed religion color national origin immigration or citizenship status age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression gender identity homelessness the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability neurodivergence the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability or marital status. The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Address questions and complaints of alleged discrimination to the following individuals at Clover Park School District 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW Lakewood Washington 98499-1341:Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Greg Davis Executive Director of Compliance and Student Services ;Section 504/ADA Coordinator Jennifer Herbold Executive Director of Special Education . Title IX inquiries may also be directed to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures and how to report a concern or complaint is available at OSPI required language per RCW 28A.300.286 is available at