Special Education Paraeducator (8597 Sped)

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAEDUCATOR

LOCATION : Union High School

REPORTS TO : Special Education Instructor / Building Principal

DEPARTMENT : Special Services

Hours / Work Times

6 Hours Per Day (8 : 45 a.m. 3 : 15 p.m. includes 30 minute unpaid lunch)

3.83 Hours on Early-Release Days (8 : 45 a.m. 1 : 05 p.m. includes 30 minute unpaid time)

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 11 / 24 / 25.

Must meet Paraeducator Employment Requirements as follows

• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent; AND
• 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 Status : Program Support

Position Duration : Permanent

Classification Group : Paraeducator Class II

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 :

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 position PSE 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 for Fingerprinting 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 Special Education classroom instructor and the building Principal the Special Education Paraeducator will assist in the supervision of instructional activities working closely with students on an individual as well as a small group basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS REQUIRED :

Vision (66-100%)

Speaking (66-100%)

Hearing (66-100%)

Standing (33-66%)

Sitting (33-66%)

Walking (33-66%)

Writing (Up to 33%)

Bending (33-66%)

Stooping (33-66%)

Acceptable Attendance

Reaching (33-66%)

Squatting (33-66%)

Lifting (33-66%) Up to 50 lbs. individually

More than 50 lbs. with assistance

At risk for exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens and other potentially infectious materials.

Running (Up to 33%)

MENTAL DEMANDS REQUIRED :

Reading documents (66-100%)

Constant Interruptions (66-100%)

Verbal Communication

(66-100%)

Confidentiality (66-100%)

Written Communication

(Up to 33%)

Multiple Concurrent Tasks

(66-100%)

Percentages of requirements of physical and mental tasks are only an estimate. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a disability will be considered in order for them to perform the essential functions of the job.

(66-100%) Continuously

(33-66%) Frequently

(Up to 33%) Occasionally

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY :

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY :

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 :

Cale Piland

Title IX Coordinator

Director of Student Services

13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr.

Vancouver WA 98684

PO Box 8910

Vancouver WA 98668-8910

Telephone : Cate Winters

Section 504 / ADA Coordinator

Health Services Manager

13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr.

Vancouver WA 98684

PO Box 8910

Vancouver WA 98668-8910

Telephone : Cate Winters

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator

Senior Director of Human Resources

13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr.

Vancouver WA 98684

PO Box 8910

Vancouver WA 98668-8910

Telephone : Cate Winters

HIB Coordinator /

Gender Inclusivity

Director of Safety & Security

13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr.

Vancouver WA 98684

PO Box 8910

Vancouver WA 98668-8910

Telephone : Cate Winters

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Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1