1009-2025 Para Title (Temporary)

Riverside Christian School

463 N Shepherd Rd Washougal WA 98671

5 hours p / day (9 : 00 am - 2 : 30 pm) Monday - Friday

Start and end times are subject to variation based upon changing needs

Student attendance days only

(60 work days probation for new employees)

Rate of pay : $24.08 - $27.63

Purpose Statement :

The Washougal School District is committed to attracting developing and retaining a highly qualified workforce that appreciates the diversity of our community and is committed to practices that are responsive to the needs of all students and families. The Washougal School District desires inclusive schools and classrooms that celebrate the diversity of our school and community. We welcome candidates representing the diversity of the world.

The job of Paraeducator is done for the purpose / s of assisting a certificated teacher in the supervision and instruction of individual and / or small groups of students; and providing instructional and clerical support toteacher / s and staff.

This job reports to Building Administrator

Essential Duties

• Administers a variety of assessments (e.g. reading fluency DIBELs) for the purpose of providing information regarding student progress.
• Assists special education students and other identified students under the general direction of the teacher (e.g. reading explain words reading to the students arts and crafts classroom activities individual assignments etc.) for the purpose of an opportunity for the students to participate in classroom activities.
• Assists students individually or in small groups with lesson assignments (e.g. read stories listen to students read providing writing assistance reinforce English lesson provide spelling practice facilitate activities computer learning programs etc.) for the purpose of practicing and / or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching their academic goals and grade level standards.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and / or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Confers with teacher / s (e.g. special education and / or mainstream teacher) for the purpose of assisting in evaluating special education student progress and / or implementing IEP objectives.
• Implements instructional programs and lessons plans for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students academic success through a defined course of study.
• Instructs special education students and other identified students one on one or in small groups (e.g. math groups providing proper examples reading behavioral skills daily living skills writing verbal skills etc.) for the purpose of assisting students in making progress on their IEP goals.
• Maintains classroom equipment work area student files / records (e.g. adapting instructional materials cleaning work area taking attendance checking homework grading papers lunch counts emergency cards audio visual equipment etc.) For the purpose of ensuring availability of items and / or providing reliable information.
• Modifies classroom work / homework for the purpose of providing a method of support and / or reinforce academic objectives.
• Monitors individual and / or groups of students in a variety of settings for the purpose of enforcing school rules and procedures and / or providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. copying decorate classroom collect / distribute supplies etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher and / or providing necessary records / materials.
• Promotes good habits for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcome and encouraging student development.
• Records observations and incidents relating to specific students for the purpose of documentation and / or communicating information to appropriate personnel.
• Responds to inquiries from staff (e.g. administrators psychologists teachers etc.) for the purpose of information.

Other Duties

Job Requirements : Minimum Qualifications

Skills Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and / or geometry; read a variety of manuals write documents following prescribed formats and / or present information to others; and understand complex multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes : concepts of grammar and punctuation; direct instruction / reading instruction; stages of child development and learning styles; and age appropriate activities.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related working with others problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include : communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include : working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and / or advising others; and operating within a defined budget and / or financial guidelines. There is some opportunity to affect the Organizations services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands : some lifting carrying pushing and / or pulling; frequent stopping kneeling crouching and / or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting 25% walking and 25% standing. The job is performed under some hazardous conditions.

Experience Job related experience is desired.

Education High School diploma with 2.5 GPA

(Must meet State requirements)

Required Testing Certificates & Licenses

Pre-employment Proficiency Test (if needed) Valid First Aid Certificate

Continuing Educ. / Training Clearances

WA State Apprentice Program (Voluntary) WSP / FBI Background Clearance

Additional training may be needed : Washington Sexual Misconduct Inquiry

lifting & positioning toileting / diapering etc.

Fundamental Course of Study and General Para Certificate

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Washougal School District 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 gender 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 :

Title IX Officer : Brian Wilde 1201 39th St Washougal WA 98671 ;

Section 504 Coordinator : Connor McCroskey 4855 Evergreen Way Washougal WA 98671 .

Key Skills

AJAX,Bilingual,Corporate Risk Management,Flex,Hotel Front Office,Accident Investigation

Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 24 - 27