Position Type:
Paraeducators
Date Posted:
3/19/2024
Location:
Orting Elementary School DESCRIPTION: Work under the supervision of certificated staff in the preschool classroom to provide instructional or other appropriate services.

REQUIREMENTS: Must meet the following requirements to move forward in the screening process:
Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent; and
(a) Have received a qualifying score on the Education Testing Service paraeducator assessment; or
(b) Hold an associates degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or
(c) Have earned seventy-two quarter credits or forty-eight semester credits at the one hundred level or higher at an accredited college or university; or
(d) Have completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School diploma or equivalent.
2. Applicable AA degree or equivalent work experience and/or training preferred.
3. Ability to relate to students, staff and parents.
4. Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
5. Ability to utilize appropriate strategies and techniques to provide effective instructional support.
6. Work Skills Assessments: Achieve minimum acceptable levels/scores in reading, writing, math and technology assessments.
7. First Aid/CPR Certified (through an approved OSD provider that includes return demonstration) or the ability to obtain within 30-days of hire.

PERFORMANCE, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assisting students with toileting including catherization
2. Feedings, oral and tube feeding (excluding the non-oral administration of medication)
3. Suctioning
4. Transferring non-ambulatory students
5. Physical restraint in accordance with the aversive therapy plan.
6. Diabetic health plan management (with evidence of completion of PDA training).
7. Work with students individually or in small groups in a variety of content areas/subjects.
8. Assist staff, as appropriate, in the design, implementation, and evaluation of instructional programs and student progress.
9. Assist in student supervision and discipline.
10. File papers, run errands, operate duplication machines, attendance, minor clerical duties.
11. Lead group discussions.
12. Work with students individually or in small groups in a variety of content areas/subjects
13. Perform other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED candidates will have experience working with students in a school classroom setting.

REPORTS TO: Instructor and principal

CONDITIONS: The preceding description of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by the employer.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Work Year Remainder of the 2023-24 school year
Hours Two (2.0) hours per day, Monday - Thursday
Schedule Position 1: 12:20 pm - 2:20 pm
Position 2: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Salary 2023-24 PSE Salary Schedule A*
High Needs Paraeducator I ($23.74 - $29.00 DOE)
High Needs Paraeducator III* ($26.54 - $31.93 DOE)

* Higher pay rate for:
Satisfactory completion of Educational Para-Professional Apprenticeship Program or
Accredited AA Degree (official transcripts are required) or
Seventy-two (72) quarter credits or forty-eight (48) semester credits (official transcripts are required)

BENEFITS:
Eligibility for benefits is determined by the number of hours an employee is anticipated to work during the school year (September 1 through August 31). Employees anticipated to work 630 hours or more in a year are eligible for the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, long-term disability and the employee assistance program.

The district's healthcare benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Benefit eligible employees also qualify to optionally participate in deferred compensation/403B plans, dependent care flexible spending/health savings accounts, and additional life insurance and/or added long-term disability coverage through employee contributions. Sick leave, vacation, personal leave, and any paid holidays are aligned with bargaining agreements by association, as listed on our website.

Other benefits include VEBA, which is a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and serves as a way to contribute dollars on a pre-tax basis for out of pocket benefits costs, whether it be for medical, dental or vision premiums, or any other out of pocket medical expenses. This benefit is available, based on the outcome of annual voting of employees by group.
The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills, or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. The District reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Nondiscrimination in Education and Employment
Orting School District provides equal opportunities in education and employment. The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Debi Christensen, Title IX Coordinator & Civil Rights Coordinator, 360-893-6500 x4028, christensend@orting.wednet.edu; Jennifer Westover, Section 504 Coordinator, 360-893-6500 x4027, westoverj@orting.wednet.edu, 121 Whitesell Street NE, Orting, WA 98360.