Paraprofessional Teacher Assistant
About the Employer
Overview
Job Title: para - classroom - 20275906 Hourly Wage Range: $27.25/hr - $30.24/hr Hours per Day: 6.5 Days per Year: 191 Shift: 8:00am - 3:00pm Copy of your high school diploma or recognized equivalent Unofficial college/university transcripts or results of the Paraprofessional (Parapathways, ETS, Pearson, Master Teacher Inc.) test takers must meet or exceed a score on the reading and writing sub test and mathematics sub test. Identifying information : A: Job Title: b: Classification Level: Paraprofessional I e1 (Grandfathered P2-P5 Schedule): c: Reports to: d: Working Titles: Building Administrator Secondary Para Elementary Para In-School Suspension Library Para Crossing Guard Lunchroom Para Playground Para Vision Speech/Lang Assst Sped Para I Bilingual/Bicultural Para ELL Para Summer School Para Bus Para Resource Room McKinney Vento
• A complete application will include:
Summary of Assignment:
Under the general direction of the Building Administrator, this position provides paraprofessional and support services to the building in the areas of classroom instruction; school office, library, and health room support; schoolwide project services; in-school suspension, playground, crossing guard, and lunchroom support. This position works with students from a variety of multicultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Essential Functions
Produce teaching aids and other classroom materials as directed by the teacher. Collect, assemble, catalog, and distribute resource materials. Distribute and account for textbooks and other miscellaneous equipment. Operate audio-visual equipment. Maintain records, files, and supplies. Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom environment. Accompany students on field trips. Monitor and guide students during emergency drills. Assist students with course assignments. Take classroom attendance and may collect money. Assist in maintaining a neat, clean, and orderly library. Order, receive, and distribute supplies and materials. May collect and account for money received from copy machines and fines. May prepare and give intervention or carry out certain medical treatments in times of emergency medical plans. Assist passengers and drivers in evacuating the bus in an emergency. Assist drivers in performance of daily vehicle inspections and interior cleaning of the bus to ensure compliance with state and district regulations. Instruct students within small group or one-to-one as assigned by the bus driver. Provide onsite supervision for the Mckinney Vento after-school program. Assist with other duties as assigned by the Building Administrator or designee.
• Classroom Instruction Support: Monitor student activities (i.e., drill, practice, and research) after lessons and instructions have been given by teacher. Administer and monitor tests and other assessment instruments as assigned. Maintain classroom discipline in the absence of the teacher, complete appropriate misconduct forms, and/or report behavior to the teacher or principal.
• Library Support: Supervise the library in the absence of the librarian. May supervise students and volunteers in the library. Prepare and issue library cards. Instruct students on how to use the library and materials. Operate and demonstrate audio and visual equipment.
• Clerical Support: Prepare and maintain reports, correspondence, order cards, overdue notices, bibliographies, and a variety of forms and materials. Maintain files and records, library materials and instructional pamphlets, student schedules, inventory and equipment lists.
• Student Bus Safety: Assist students with personal needs and equipment on and off the bus. Assist with management of high-risk students that are severely emotionally disturbed and/or dangerous.
• Mckinney Vento, Truancy, Native American Program Support: Assist the student services department with Mckinney Vento/Foster Youth and their families, providing supports to buildings with Becca petitions and community engagement boards, native American students and their families to include events and programs supported by the Student Services Office.
• General Duties: Prepare correspondence and reports. Responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
Conditions of Employment
All associated background check fees are the employee's responsibility. The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.
• Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW 28A.400.303.
Insurance Benefits
Clover Park School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Clover Park School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).
• Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and basic life insurance benefits.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
For eligibility information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems' website. These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allow you control over the amount of pretax salary dollars you defer, as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options. For eligibility information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems' website. These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allow you control over the amount of pretax salary dollars you defer, as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options. The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Address questions and complaints of alleged discrimination to the following individuals at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, Washington 98499-1341: Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director of Compliance and Student Services, (253) 583-5154, gdavis@cloverpark.k12.wa.us; Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Jennifer Herbold, Executive Director of Special Education, (253) 583-5170, jherbold@cloverpark.k12.wa. Title IX inquiries may also be directed to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), https://bit.ly/us-ocr. Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint, is available at https://bit.ly/cpsdhibpolicy; OSPI required language per RCW 28A.300.286 is available at https://bit.ly/ospimodellanguage.
• Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement System Plan.
• Employees also have the ability to participate in tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 deferred compensation plan (DCP).
• Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or marital status.
Desirable Qualifications
Two years' experience as a paraeducator.
• College credits or degrees in education or related field.
Working Conditions
Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time; use of fingers, hands, and arms; operate a motor vehicle, and tolerance of loud noises and physically demanding situations are all required.
• Work is performed in regular school buildings and campuses located throughout the district.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
• Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or marital status.
Job Class
• Para-Educator Work Year: 191 day
196 Days Library Para
• Internal candidates may be placed on a longevity step per corresponding collective bargaining agreement.
Shifts are Subject to Change
Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW 28A.400.303. All associated background check fees are the employee's responsibility. The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.
• Conditions of Employment: