Paraprofessional Pool @ Shoultes Elementary

Position: Paraprofessional 2 Pool @ Shoultes Elementary (Open Until Filled)
Work Schedule:

6 hours per day (9:15 a.m.

- 3:45 p.m.) - 184 days per year (Monday - Friday)
* 2 positions available 1109-3-PP2-04 - 6.0 1109-3-PP2-05 - 6.0

Reports To:

Building Principal Salary:
Per Service Employees International Union Local 925 10-Month Employee negotiated salary schedule at .msd
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Position Summary:

This position is responsible for providing assistance to students under the direct supervision of certificated staff in classrooms or other learning environments as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

* High School Diploma or equivalent
* Every Student Succeeds Act requirements (official college transcript with evidence of 72.0 college-level quarter credit hour OR official college transcript with evidence of Associate's or higher degree OR Parapro Assessment with score of 455 or higher
* Completion of fourteen (14) hours of Fundamental Course of Study training during the first school year of employment *

Paraprofessional Assessment Information Below:
* Northwest Educational Service District 189 https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
* Mountlake Testing Center  
* Completion of an additional 70 hours of professional development, within three years, to obtain the General Para educator Certificate
* Ability to stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, kneel, and stand for long periods of time
* Position could require diapering, toileting, and feeding of special needs students
* Ability to assist in student de-escalation and physical intervention when needed
* Ability and willingness to work with students who bite, kick, hit, and can be verbally aggressive
* Ability to lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds and assist with Emergency Response Protocols regarding student restraint
* 1st Aid & Adult/Child CPR training (completed within 30 days from date of hire and to be maintained for the duration of this job) Up to District Standards.
* Right Response training to be maintained for the duration of this job (completed within 30 days from date of hire and to be maintained for the duration of this job)
* Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic, and language diversity preferred
* Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance
* Proof of Immunization (if born 1/1/57 or later)
* I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control Act
* Completion of all district-required training thirty (30) calendar days from hire date

Essential Job Functions:

This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:
* Assist students in one-to-one and small group settings to provide additional learning support for instructional areas including vocabulary, writing, reading, library, math, social studies, natural and computer science, and special needs
* Assist students in dealing with conflict, expressing themselves in appropriate ways, and improving their behavior
* Assist teachers in the preparation of learning materials, including making copies, bulletin boards, and visual learning aids
* Assist students with special needs, skills improvement, behavior techniques, and other activities
* Assist students with gross and fine motor strengthening programs and activities
* Assist student with making speech sounds; improving rhythm, fluency, and voice quality; and helping correct oral motor problems and cognitive communication impairments
* Assist students with vision-related training
* Assist students with wheelchair mobility, dressing, and feeding
* Assist in recreational, playground, and/or physical education activities
* Coordinate activities and meet with teacher(s) on a regular basis
* Administer tests and evaluate student progress in topical area and grade assignments and tests as directed
* Assist teacher(s) in the maintenance of student records and grades
* Supervise students and enforce assigned area rules
* Supervise and correct students as necessary to maintain a safe environment
* Supervise and oversee student activities and safety in assigned areas
* May answer phones, assist visitors, maintain records, collect and distribute materials, inventory, and order and process materials
* May escort students to and from locations
* Use computers and related technologies
* Attend meeting or trainings as required
* Maintain consistent presence at assigned worksite and regular work hours
* Professionally interact with students, staff, and public
* Comply with all district policies and procedures
* Perform related duties as assigned Desired

Skills:

* Ability to organize and oversee activities
* Ability to be fair and consistent when working with children
* Ability to deal with students in a warm and confident manner
* Ability to…