Paraeducator – Kindergarten

para educator – kindergarten

reports to: building administrator

bargaining unit: pse

department:

salary schedule: schedule a-sup/inst.

employment type: classified

salary range: iv

flsa status: hourly

adoption date:

hours per day: 6.75

revised date: 6/30/24

days per year: 181 (+11 holidays) = 192

belonging statement: belonging is a core value in the south kitsap school district. 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. We know the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with unique ideas come together to learn and grow.

south kitsap employees will:

• maintain and enhance a sense of belonging and success for traditionally marginalized populations.
• cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationship 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.

office/title 1 requirements: the office of public instruction is now requiring all para educators 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. Please provide our office with a copy prior to being the selected candidate.

purpose statement

the job of para educator- kindergarten is done for the purpose of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for working with individual and/or small groups of students, teachers, and other certificated staff to implement instructional goals; developing students' learning, physical, social, communication, and/or behavior skills; and evaluating students' progress on learning objectives.

essential functions:

• aid with classroom assignments, tests, etc. For the purpose of supporting teachers in the instructional process;
• assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments (e.g. Read stories, listen to students read, providing writing assistance, reinforce english lessons, provide spelling practice, computer learning programs, etc.) for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards;
• attends meetings and trainings (e.g. First-aid, cpr, de-escalation, emergency procedures, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions;
• communicates with students, teachers and/or parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing objective;
• implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts;
• maintains confidentiality at all times following hippa, ferpa, and iep for the purpose of guidance and in accordance with district, state, and federal guidelines;
• monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. Classroom, field trips, library, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment;
• responds to emergencies, immediate first aid and medical assistance for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs;
• supports classroom teachers and other school personnel (e.g. Clerical, collecting, and inputting data, correspondence, copying, filing, preparing and organizing classroom materials, etc.) for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of curriculum and teaching methodologies.

other functions

• performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

job requirements: minimum qualifications

skills, knowledge, and abilities

skills are required to perform single tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.

knowledge is required to perform basic math; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: concepts of grammar and punctuation; stages of child development and learning styles; and age-appropriate activities.

ability is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work…