Culinary ArtsCatering Instructional Paraeducator (8687)

Culinary Arts/Catering Instructional Paraeducator

LOCATION:Cascadia Technical Academy (CTA)

REPORTS TO: Instructor/Program Administrator

DEPARTMENT: Cascadia Technical Academy (CTA)

Hours / Work Times

7.5 Hours Per Day (7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) includes 30 minutes unpaid lunch

190 Days Per Year (180 student days / 10 holidays)

This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is selected. The earliest date a recommendation for hire may be submitted is after 02/02/26.

Must meet Paraeducator Employment Requirements as follows*:

1. Be at least eighteen (18) years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent;AND
2. Must meet one or more of the following:

• Have received a passing score of 455 or higher on the Education Testing Service ParaPro Assessment (ETS test/PRAXIS);or
• Hold an Associate Degree or higher from an accredited college or university;or
• Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university;or
• Have completed a Paraeducator Apprenticeship Program (program must be registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council).

*If you do not meet the required qualifications listed above your name will be screened out from the list of qualified candidates.

Upon hire new paraeducators will be required to complete state required training offered through Evergreen School District.

Position Duration: Permanent

Classification Group: Paraeducators Class II or ProTech Class IV (PSE) if qualified

**Click this link to find the salary schedule associated with this positionPSE Large Group Salary Schedule

Salary Placement: New employees will start at the minimum hourly rate in the classification salary range. However employees who have verified prior years of service of similar occupational experience may receive experience credit towards salary step placement.

Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) offers the following to eligible employees who work at least 630 hours in a school year:

• Medical dental vision basic long-term disability basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).For additional information clickEPS Benefits Information.
• Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA DCAP HSA FPFSA (w/HDHP) and other supplemental benefits.

Employees may be eligible for employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).

EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off including but not limited to sick vacation personal religious and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave optionscan be found inthe associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)for this positionPSE Large Group CBA.

We appreciate your interest in employment with Evergreen Public Schools. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise training and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation including fingerprints Click here forFingerprinting Services.

Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification.

External applicants must include official transcripts (upon hire) to confirm education or ETS ParaPro Assessment results with application.

STANCE STATEMENT:

Evergreen Public Schools are committed to eliminating the predictability of outcomes by demographic group and we strive to be a diverse community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities access resources and support they need to be successful. With this in mind our goal is to recruit hire and retain employees of all racial/ethnic backgrounds who will bring their unique talents and skills into our educational institution to encourage students to thrive academically. Our district aims to provide an equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all students and staff to succeed in a racially and culturally diverse local national and global community.

SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Under the supervision of the Culinary Baking and Pastry Arts instructor and the program administrator the Instructional Paraeducator will manage catering activities working closely with high school students on an individual and small group basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assist the program instructor by supervising and working with students as follows:

• Communicate effectively with students staff and the general public.
• Assist in supervising student activities in the dining room and kitchen.
• Coordinate and schedule restaurant area conference rooms use agreements.
• Manage banquet events orders billing accounts receivables and accounts payables.
• Work with public to coordinate and ensure success of event.
• Assist in providing small group or individual instruction to students.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Assist in evaluating and specifying direction of instruction so as to maximize each students potential.
• Maintain accurate program records and data on student progress.
• Assist in administering and scoring formal and informal tests.
• Implement behavioral management strategies using the emphasis and techniques that have been outlined by the instructor.
• Assist in organizing and preparing a variety of instructional materials.
• Perform inventory process and other year-end program activities.
• Attend various training sessions as necessary so as to maintain an up-to-date understanding of the above trade.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS REQUIRED:

MENTAL DEMANDS REQUIRED:

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY:

Computer telephone copy machines and all other tools and equipment necessary to perform the essential functions as listed above.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Keyboarding experience and knowledge of or willingness to learn computer skills.
2. Restaurant management/culinary arts (front and back of house) experience required (minimum of three years).
3. Experience coordinating and scheduling banquet event orders conference contracts and catering requests required.
4. Demonstrated ability to coordinate and schedule banquet event orders and conference rooms process contracts and catering requests.
5. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students staff customers and parents.
6. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse groups to include high school students customers staff and vendors.
7. Must possess personal characteristics of flexibility initiative cooperation confidentiality and assertiveness.
8. Demonstrated ability to perform under conditions of constant interruption.
9. Must possess organizational skills and the ability to follow through.
10. Demonstrated ability to coordinate and supervise catering activities.
11. Demonstrated ability to coordinate lab activities for students with limited supervision.
12. Must qualify for and be willing to obtain a Type II drivers license.
13. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with others as part of a team.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:

1. Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
2. Supports a positive school environment that celebrates respects and values diversity where learning is made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
3. Participates in activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence.
4. Demonstrates a commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
5. Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
6. The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race gender physical limitation sexual orientation or religious belief with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.

Nondiscrimination Statement:

Evergreen Public Schools 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:

Required Experience:

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