Functional Adaptive Paraeducator
About the Employer
Overview
Job Title - paraeducator � 1: 1 functional adaptive - Reports to - building principal - Bargaining Unit - pse - Department - office of special services - Salary Schedule - schedule a-sup/inst. - Employment Type - classified - Salary Range - iv - FLSA Status - hourly - Adoption Date - 7/25/19 - Hours per Day - 6.25 - Revised Date - 8/30/24 - Days per Year - 181 (+11 holidays) = 192 - Belonging is a Core Value - In the South Kitsap School District, belonging is a core value. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students and staff. We actively seek to understand the complex and rich identities of self and others and lean into and engage in courageous conversations. - South Kitsap Employees Will - Additional Compensation - When working in environments where de-escalation, isolation, and restraint training is required, employees will be compensated at a rate of $0.50 per hour (elementary) or $0.75 per hour (secondary). - Documentation Requirements - The Office of Public Instruction requires all paraeducators to provide a copy of their high school diploma and/or high school transcripts or GED to meet Title 1, Part A federal law requirements. - Job Purpose Statement - The job of paraeducator - functional adaptive (FA) is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classrooms with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of special needs students in the general education classroom or in a self-contained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time; providing information to appropriate school personnel; and attending IEP meetings. - Job Distinction - This job is distinguished from similar jobs by supporting students with high needs, behaviors/sensory regulation, social-emotional, communication, fine and gross motor skills, (i.e., tube feeding, catheterization), diapering, and/or toileting. - Essential Functions - - - Other Functions - Performs other related duties as assigned, may be assigned to a student as a 1:1 paraeducator. - Education Requirements - Required Testing - Job-related skills proficiency test - Certificates and Licenses - Continuing Education/Training - Maintains certificates and/or licenses - Clearances - Other Requirements - “For more information about benefits, please visit sebb and sebb enrollment guide or contact our payroll and benefits department at (360) 874-7028 or payrollstaff@skschools.org. - Application Procedure - Complete the online application at www.skschools.org and apply to the position(s) to which you are qualified within your online application. “Submitting and completing your online application and applying to open positions ensures immediate availability of your data to our hiring administrators. - Equal Employment Opportunity - The South Kitsap School District provides equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation (including gender expression or identity), marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Equal access to activities, facilities, and programs is provided to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. - District Compliance - District procedure complies with all applicable state and federal laws. The Title IX Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, and Gender Inclusivity Officer with the responsibility for monitoring, auditing, and ensuring compliance with this policy are: Compliance/ADA/Title IX Coordinator: Will Saret, Executive Director of Human Resources (360) 874-7071 sarett@skschools.org Section 504 Coordinator: Eric Nerison, Executive Director of MTSS (360) 874-7062 nerison@skschools.org Gender Inclusivity Compliance Officer: Monica Zuber, Assistant Superintendent for Student Achievement (360) 874-7003 zuber@skschools.org - National Origin Persons - The South Kitsap School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services, and activities. For information regarding translational bilingual education programs, contact the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning at (360) 874-7050. - Proof of Identity and Employment Authorization - All employees are required to furnish proof of identity and employment authorization status. - Drug-Free Environment - The South Kitsap School District is committed to providing a drug-free, tobacco-free environment for all persons-students, community, and staff. - Conditional Employment - Any offer of employment with the South Kitsap School District is on a conditional basis pending the successful completion of an FBI and Washington State Patrol fingerprint background check.
• maintain and enhance a sense of belonging and success for traditionally marginalized populations.
• cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, families, staff, and community members.
• demonstrate understanding of our unique cultures and celebrate differences.
• embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable learning environment.
• adapts classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives;
• administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a healthcare professional (e.g., diapering, tube feeding, colostomy bags, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs;
• assists students, teachers, and other certificated personnel for the purpose of implementing instruction and/or IEPs;
• attends meetings and trainings (e.g., first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, de-escalation training, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions;
• develops under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g., academic subjects, daily living, physical, communication, and/or behavior/social skills, etc.) for the purpose of evaluating student's progress on IEP objectives and ensuring student success in school;
• implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts;
• maintains confidentiality at all times following HIPAA, FERPA, IEP for the purpose of guidance and in accordance with district, state, and federal guidelines;
• maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements;
• monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g., restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment;
• observes and collects information to be recorded via data sheets for the purpose of supporting the progress of individual students' goals and objectives;
• provides clerical and general classroom assistance for staff (e.g., collecting and inputting data, correspondence, copying, filing, preparing, and organizing classroom materials, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and providing general support for classroom activities related to learning goals and objectives;
• supervises students in school setting for the purpose of maintaining and providing a safe and positive learning environment;
• works under both direct and indirect supervision using standardized routines for the purpose of a safe and positive learning environment.
• Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent (for more detailed information on what is considered equivalent).
• Have received a passing score on the parapro assessments, or have an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university, or have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university.
• CPR/First Aid Certificate
• Valid Washington State Driver's License & evidence of insurability
• Proact de-escalation and restraint training
• Paraeducator certificate program
• Washington State Patrol and FBI fingerprint background clearance
• Completed online application (with supporting documents)
• Health benefits information: Most positions within the South Kitsap School District are governed by collective bargaining agreements that specify the benefits related to employment with the district, including insurance provisions, vacations, holidays, and other related benefits.