Special Education Para Professional

About the Employer

Job Title for Context

Intervention Paraeducator

Location

Pioneer Elementary School

Reports to

Instructor/Building Principal

Department

Federal Programs

Hours/Work Times

• 6.50 hours per day (7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., including 30 minutes of unpaid lunch)
• 190 days per year (180 student days/10 holidays)

Must Meet Paraeducator Employment Requirements

Have received 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; + Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university; + Have completed a Paraeducator Apprenticeship Program (Program must be registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council).
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent;
• Must meet one or more of the following:
• 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.

Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) Offers the Following to Eligible Employees Who Work at Least 630 Hours in a School Year

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Long-Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).
• For Additional Information Click EPS Benefits Information.
• Employees May Also Be Eligible to Participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (W/HDP), and Other Supplemental Benefits.

EPS Offers Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off, Including But Not Limited to,

• Sick,
• Vacation,
• Personal,
• Religious,
• Bereavement Leave.
• Additional Negotiated Leave Options Can Be Found in the 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.
• Also Requires a Criminal Background Investigation Including Fingerprints Click Here for Fingerprinting Services.

Stance Statement

Evergreen Public Schools Are Committed to Eliminating the Predictability of Outcomes by Demographic Group and 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.

Summary Statement

Under the Supervision of the Building Principal, the Intervention Paraeducator Will Assist in the Delivery of Instructional Activities, Working Closely With Students on an Individual As Well as a Small Group Basis.
• They Will Collaborate With Administrators, Teachers and Counselors in the Delivery of a Tutoring Program to Assist Students in Reaching and Maintaining Academic and Behavioral Success.

Essential Functions

Communicate Effectively With Students. + Assist in Providing One-to-One and Group Instruction to Students According to Instructional Goals. + Assist in Establishing and Maintaining a Learning Environment to Accelerate Academic and Social-Emotional Learning. + Utilize the Principles and Processes of Student-Centered Instruction in Providing Support for Academic and Social Outcomes. + Utilize Foundational Academic and Social-Emotional Concepts to Provide Effective Student Support. + Maintain Accurate Data on Student Progress. + Assist in Administering and Scoring Formal and Informal Tests. + Implement Behavioral Management Strategies Using the Emphasis and Techniques That Have Been Outlined by the Instructor and Intervention Plan. + Assist in Organizing and Preparing a Variety of Instructional Materials. + Assist in State/Federal Recordkeeping as Necessary. + Attend Various Training Sessions as Necessary So As to Maintain an Up-to-Date Understanding of the Program.
• Assist the Academic Interventionist and/or Classroom Teacher in Providing Social and/or Academic Interventions to Elementary and/or Secondary Students as Follows:

Other Responsibilities

• Perform Other Related Duties as Assigned.