Paraeducator Transitional Kindergarten

POSITION HOURS AND PAY:
This position is for 7hours per day at 178 days per year.
*7hours per day for 4days for the first year and 2 days each year following until certification is completed.

Position pay: PSE Salary Schedule Level 5 - $25.40

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT
Provide direct specially designed instruction to 3 ï½ 5 year old students with/without special needs. Collaborate with the ECEAP Special Education Teaching team. Will provide instruction for Transitional Kindergarten/ECEAP/SPED/Pay To Go/Head Start students in an inclusive classroom.


IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Official Hire Date -
Your hire date with the Bethel School District is based on School Board approval. This date depends on multiple factors and may change without notice. Please contact HR with anyquestions.

Required Training -
Person hired for this position must also complete Right Response Training within 3-5 months of hire. Renewal of Right Response certification must be completed annually prior to expiration date.

*Must successfully complete the Fundamental Course of Studies (FCS) and General Paraeducator Certificate of the state mandated Paraeducator Certificate Program per State requirements. Paraeducator Certificate Program is dependent upon State funding.

IMPORTANT: In order to be considered for an interview for this instructional paraeducator position you must meet the following federal minimum employment requirements.

• Must be 18 years of age; and
• Hold high school diploma or its equivalent; and one of the following
  • Successfully passed the ParaPathways Assessment orPearson Paraprofessional assessment
  • AA degree or higher
  • Earned seventy-two (72) quarter credits or forty-eight (48) semester credits at an accredited institution of higher education
  • Completion of registered apprenticeship program offered by the Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries
  • Successful completion ofThe Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program

You mayprovide unofficial transcripts in your application but will be required to provide official ones upon hire.Not providing required documents could significantly delay your official hire. Please contact HR with questions.

TB (Tuberculosis) Testing -
Must Provide Proof of MMR Vaccine and passing TB (tuberculosis) test PRIOR to official hire!

MMR Vaccinaation required.


Para testing information. DESCRIPTION:
This positions responsibilities are to assist the instructor with a variety of activities for students including meal preparation and cleanup instructing students individually or in small groups monitoring and correcting student behavior and supervising student activities on the playground gym and at off-site activities.

Job Summary:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Depending upon the individual assignment the Paraeducator - ECEAP may perform all or a combination of several of the following:

1. Instructs students individually or in small groups in a variety of learning activities including family style meals to promote understanding of materials encouragement reinforcement and achievement of educational objectives and goals as established by instructor. Assists with the administration of objective screening or other measurements.

2. Communicates with instructor concerning individual student progress; adjusts methods to meet the needs of a wide variety of students; consults with instructor concerning remediation or enrichment activities. Assists professional staff in implementing a targeted program.

3. Assists instructor in maintaining records logs charts assignments and other records for assessment of student progress.

4. Supervises student behavior in classrooms playground at lunch and snack at bus boarding areas on field trips in the washroom and at other sites as assigned to promote safe and appropriate student behavior. Corrects behaviors and maintains discipline according to established policies and procedures. Instruct students in behavioral rules and codes for student safety socialization and individual growth.

5. Assists students with interpersonal and personal skills mastery.

6. Establishes and maintains effective communication with students staff and parents for student progress and safety and community relations. Assists in scheduling parent visits to classroom and student home visits by instructor. Assists with directing parent and student volunteers in the classroom on field trips and other program activities.

7. May provide assistance to special needs students such as lifting and positioning or assistance with personal hygiene.

8. Performs food setup preparation warming service and general cleanup. Washes dishes and laundry and disinfects prepare specialized food.

9. May conduct or accompany instructor to visit students in their home settings. Records or assists in recordingdocumentationof the visit and observations.

10. Monitors need for first aid for injured or ill students and refers for treatment as appropriate.

11. Participates in a variety of meetings and training sessions

12. Assists in maintaining records attendance meal count budget changes to meet local and ESD program requirements.

13. Maintains daily documentation log of students transportation information according to program requirements.

14. Works as a member of the program instructional team staffing to develop and implement programs and services to eligible children and families.

have flexible hours to allow employee to participate in family and community activities related to the program.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

16. Alerts qualified district staff to student problems.

17. Locates prepares and/or modifies materials for student use enrichment activities and special projects under the direction of assigned instructor.

18. Prepares duplicates collates and distributes material; operates a variety of office equipment.

19. Maintains physical appearance of classroom and other assigned areas; maintains assembles and stores playground equipment as assigned; maintains supplies as assigned.

20. Provides backup in the classroom as assigned; answers telephone; files materials.

21. May serve on various district committees and/or departmental work teams. Models appropriate and cooperative behavior including protecting confidential information consistent with district ethical guidelines.

22. Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the Director of Special Services. Receives guidance from assigned certificated staff..

MENTAL DEMANDS

May experience frequent interruptions; required to deal with a wide range of student behaviors and academic abilities; required to deal with a wide range of physical or emotional disabilities; may occasionally deal with distraught or difficult students. May be required to shift tasks and priorities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Potentially exposed to ordinary infectious diseases carried by students; exposed to student noise levels; may be required to occasionally lift and position students; may need to take precautions to avoid exposure to student bodily fluids and cleaning or disinfecting compounds; required to stand for prolonged periods; playground and bus supervision requires working outdoors in inclement weather; may occasionally be required to visit student homes; cooking and food preparation in the presence of students requires high safety awareness; required to work in non-routine positions such as crouching or bending for extended periods; may occasionally be exposed to visual display terminal for prolonged periods.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Education training skills and experience necessary to carry out the assignment with one-year experience in an early childhood setting preferred. Applicants must have current CDA; or Early Childhood Education (ECE) certificate that meets or exceeds CDA requirements; or AA/BA/MA in any field plus 12 ECE credits; or AA/BA/MA in any field plus CDA.

Allowable Substitutions

A high school diploma or GED; one-year experience in an early childhood setting preferred.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated skill in reading writing and communicating. Ability to deal with students in a warm and confident manner. Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments. Ability to organize activities. Ability to follow and give instructions. Ability to be fair and consistent when working with students. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to learn and implement effective behavior management techniques. Ability to learn and implement effective instructional techniques. Knowledge of student safety rules and procedures. Ability to learn the use of computers and various software packages for student instruction and record keeping. Ability to learn the operation of general office machines. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students parents and staff. Ability to maintain accurate records. Ability to fill in for instructor as needed in case of absence.

Licenses/Special Requirements

Requires fingerprinting and background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestation abuse injury or neglect of a minor. Must complete training in and adhere to district infection control plan. Required to obtain first aid and CPR certification and Washington State food handlers of passing TB (tuberculosis) test. Hepatitis-B immunization is offered. Proof of MMR Vaccine.

PSE UNIT AFFILIATION

Paraeducator/Special Services

CONDITIONS

The preceding list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

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Non-Discrimination Policy
Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race ethnicity color religion creed national origin sexual orientation gender identity gender expression homelessness immigration or citizenship status disability neurodivergence the use of a trained dog guide or service animal age and honorably discharged veteran or military status 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: Civil Rights Compliance / Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator Darius Alexander 253.800.2019; Title IX Coordinator Mel Boyd 253.800.2029; and 504 Coordinator Melissa Munson-Merritt 253.800.2301. All individuals may be reached at this address: 516 176th Street East Spanaway WA 98387. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward 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: .

El Distrito Escolar de Bethel no discrimina en sus programas ni actividades por motivos de sexo raza etnia color religion credo nacionalidad orientacion sexual expresion o identidad de genero falta de hogar estatus migratorio o de ciudadania discapacidad neurodiversidad uso de perro guia entrenado o animal de servicio edad condicion de veterano o militar con baja honorable. Asimismo ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y a otros grupos juveniles especificados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para atender consultas y quejas de supuesta discriminacion: Cumplimiento de los Derechos Civiles/Coordinadora Escolar de Inclusion de Genero Darius Alexander 253.800.2019; Coordinador del Titulo IX Mel Boyd 253.800.2029; y Coordinadora 504 Melissa Munson-Merritt 253.800.2301. Todas las personas pueden ser localizadas en esta direccion 516 176th Street East Spanaway WA 98387. Las consultas sobre el Titulo IX tambien pueden dirigirse a la Oficina de Derechos Civiles (OCR) del Departamento de Educacion de los Estados Unidos. Para mas informacion sobre las politicas de no discriminacion y discriminacion por razon de sexo los procedimientos de reclamacion y sobre como comunicar una preocupacion o queja visite: .

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