Special Education Para Professional

About the Employer

Special Education Paraeducator (10180 SPED)

Location: Wy'East Middle School Reports to: Special Education Instructor/Building Principal, Special Services Department

Hours/Work Times:

• 6 hours per day (9:35 a.m. – 4:05 p.m., including 30 minutes of unpaid lunch)
• 3.83 hours on early-release days (9:35 a.m. – 1:55 p.m., including 30 minutes of unpaid time)

Work Schedule

This Position Will Remain Open Until: A qualified applicant is selected.
• 190 days per year (180 student days / 10 holidays)

Must Meet Paraeducator Employment Requirements

Receive a passing score of 455 or higher on the Education Testing Service Parapro Assessment (ETS Test/Praxis); + Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university; + Earn 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university; + Complete a Paraeducator Apprenticeship Program (program must be registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council).
• Be at least 18 years old and hold a high school diploma or equivalent;
• Must meet one of the following:

New Hire Requirements

Position Status: Student Support Position Duration: Permanent Classification Group: Paraeducator Class II
• Upon hire, new paraeducators will complete state required training offered through Evergreen School District.

Salary Information:

• New employees start at the minimum hourly rate in the classification salary range;
• Employees with verified prior years of service may receive experience credit towards salary step placement.

Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, and life insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) + Supplemental benefits such as FSA, DCPA, HSA, FPFSA (with HDHP), and other benefits + Paid holidays and paid time off, including sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave
• Evergreen Public Schools offers a variety of benefits, including:
• Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this position

Equal Employment Opportunity:

• Evergreen Public Schools is committed to eliminating predictability of outcomes by demographic group and strives to be a diverse community of schools that provides each member with opportunities, access, resources, and support to be successful.
• The district aims 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.

Summary:

Under the supervision of the Special Education Classroom Instructor and Building Principal, the Special Education Paraeducator will assist in supervising instructional activities, working closely with students on an individual as well as small group basis.

Essential Functions:

• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents (5)
• Provide one-to-one and group instruction to students as directed by the teacher to meet their individualized education program (IEP) (9-10-11)
• Assist in establishing and maintaining a learning environment as specified by course goals and curriculum outcomes (10)
• Assess student progress, evaluate learning, and collect student performance data to ensure progress towards each student’s IEP goals (9-10-11)
• Maintain accurate data on student progress (9)
• Assist in administering and scoring formal and informal tests (10)
• Implement behavioral management strategies using the Emphasis and techniques outlined by the teacher (6)
• Assist in organizing and preparing a variety of instructional materials (9)
• Address students' bathroom needs as necessary, including lifting and changing students when required.
• Feed students as necessary (14)
• Handle body fluids as necessary (13)
• Lift and/or position students as necessary (13)
• Provide services as planned and directed by related services providers (OT, PT, SLP)
• Assist students with using assistive technology, augmentative communication, or physical assist devices (i.e., wheelchairs, walkers, standers, or lifts).
• Attend various training sessions as necessary to maintain an up-to-date understanding of the needs of students who receive special education services.

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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%)
• 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%).

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:

• Basic typing/keyboarding
• Previous experience working with students in academic areas and/or professional coursework in special education (1-3)
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents (5)
• Demonstrated ability to work with and supervise students (9-10-11)
• Must possess personal characteristics of flexibility, initiative, and cooperativeness (5)
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information (4)
• Demonstrated ability or willingness to learn computer skills and assistive technology (13)
• Demonstrated ability or willingness to learn to operate the office equipment as listed above (13)
• Demonstrated ability to perform under conditions of constant interruption.
• Must possess physical strength and ability to deal with potentially aggressive behavior of students.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with others as part of a team (5).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Cultural Competence and Equity:

• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Supports a positive school environment that celebrates, respects, and values diversity, where learning is made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
• Participates in activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence.
• Demonstrates a commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
• Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
• 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.

Designated Employees for Questions and Complaints:

• Cale Piland: Title IX Coordinator/Director of Student Services (360-604-4430, cale.piland@evergreenps.org)
• Tai Phong: Section 504/ADA Coordinator/Health Services Manager (360-604-6711, tai.phong@evergreenps.org)
• Danny Orrantia: Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator/Senior Director of Human Resources (360-604-4014, daniel.orrantia@evergreenps.org)
• Shane Gardner: HIB Coordinator/Gender Inclusivity/Director of Safety & Security (360-604-4066, shane.gardner@evergreenps.org)