ECEAP Associate Teacher

Purpose Statement:

The purpose of this position is to assist with the delivery of instructional services for eligible students. Responsibilities vary with the individual assignment. Typically will work under the direction of a certificated staff member(s) to provide instruction to students supervise students and assist in adherence to the discipline plan prepare materials assist with testing and record keeping supervise within the building and outdoors. Assist with care and personal hygiene needs of the students.

• Maintain inventory and upkeep of classroom supplies and materials
• Provide a safe developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor learning environment
• Apply health standards and care for the children and classroom
• Establish a learning environment to build and enhance each childs self-esteem and positive self-concept
• Provide activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity creativity exploration and problem-solving appropriate to the developmental level and learning style of each child
• Implement positive guidance practices that teach and meet the individual temperaments of each child
• Make appropriate referrals when necessary
• Organize and facilitate age-appropriate classroom routines
• Assist in planning and implementing curriculum that encourages the advancement of childrens physical intellectual and social-emotional competence.
• Maintain open friendly and cooperative verbal and written communication with each childs family
• Work with ECEAP Lead Teacher and FSC to plan and implement parent center meetings
• Guide and sustain positive interactions between children and adults
• Maintain an atmosphere that encourages open communication with children and adults
• Provide opportunities and support for children to understand acquire and use verbal and non-verbal means of communicating thoughts and feelings
• Submit attendance records and required paperwork in a timely manner
• Participate in required training and share information with other staff as requested
• Prepare and provide timely and accurate written reports memoranda and other statistical or narrative information as required or requested
• Support Student Services Director/ECEAP Coordinator/team members as needed and/or requested

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Employment in the same position in the same agency before July 1 1999 OR the equivalent of 12 quarter credits in early childhood education. OR
• A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential awarded by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition.

AND

• Completion of at least 2 years of study totalling 72 quarter hours at an institution of learning; OR
• Obtained an associates (or higher) degree; OR
• Met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate through a formal paraeducator competency test. (PRAXIS)

PREFERRED

• Successful experience working with special needs students preferred
• Strong background with linking families to community agencies and resources
• Ability to cooperatively work and plan together in a collaborative setting
• Previous experience with ECEAP students and performance standards

If the best candidate for the position is not fully qualified Deer Park must ensure the newly hired staff person is on a Professional Development Plan (PDP) to fully meet the qualifications of their role within five years from the date of Contractors must monitor progress on all PDPs and ensure staff makes yearly progress to meet the required qualifications.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Small group instructional experience desired
• Demonstrated interest and ability in working with small children.
• Demonstrated skill in communicating effectively with all staff students and as a team member both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to work with students in a warm and confident manner
• Knowledge of student safety rules and procedures
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to FERPA requirements
• Must secure food handlers permit/first aid card/right response training before starting

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

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

Terms of Employment and Salary:

As outlined by and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) of Deer Park Public School Employees Association (PSE) and the Policies and Procedures of Deer Park School District. CBAs and Salary Schedules can be reviewed from the Human Resources page of the Deer Park School District website

Deer Park policies and Procedures can be accessed online at 2026-2027 base salary range for paraeducators in the Deer Park School District is between $19.24 and $24.47 per hour. Pay is annualized over 12 months (if hired after Sept spread over the remaining months of the contract year (Sept-Aug)). Placement is determined by school district experience. Paraeducators who are assigned to self-contained programs such as DLC and Behavioral Programs are provided an additional stipend. Other forms of compensation may be available to the hired applicant in addition to their established salary range or wage scale as defined within the current collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

Benefits: This position is benefits-eligible including medical dental vision life and AD&D and flexible spending arrangements in accordance with the state School Employees Benefits Board: position is eligible for retirement: This position is evaluated by the building principal.

Application Requirements

• Applicants must complete the application online at and must include the following:
• Resume
• Cover letter
• Two letters of reference
• Confidential reference checks (at least 1 including the most recent supervisor)

As required by RCW 28A.400.303 school district employees are required to complete a Washington State Patrol (WSP) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background check. Newly hired employees are responsible for the completion of the background check prior to hire.

Verification of identity and United States Work Authorization must be completed before employment commences.

Please contact Suzanne McKibbon at if disability accommodation is needed during the application process.

Notice of Nondiscrimination: Deer Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities including employment 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. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to:

Applicants requesting reasonable accommodation in compliance with

Federal and state laws should contact HR at or