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Thank you for your interest in a career with us! The Northshore School District is committed to a diverse workforce that reflects our students and our community, one that embraces and models equity and cultural competency.
This posting will be used to generate an applicant pool. This pool does not necessarily indicate there is a current vacancy. However, should a vacancy occur, this pool allows hiring administrators immediate access to potential candidates. Qualified applicants will be selected for interview by hiring administrators as needed throughout the school year.
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of a certificated special education teacher, this position assists with general classroom duties relating to the instruction, behavioral development, and life skills of special education students. Assignments are to a Learning Center (pull-out) classroom or a Contained Learning Center (self-contained) classroom, though duties may be performed in a general education classroom as well. An employee in this classification may be assigned to assist one-on-one with a specific student in accordance with the student's individualized educational plan (IEP). Special Education Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten classrooms are a Contained Learning Center environment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in consultation with the employee(s) involved. Duties may vary from position-to-position or school-to-school based on the employee(s) specific assignment and program configuration.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Reports to the building principal and the special education teacher.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Works in a classroom environment; students in these classrooms may have cognitive, physical and/or behavior disabilities that may present significant work challenges for the paraeducator. May experience frequent interruptions; may be required to deal with distraught or angry students and parents. May be required to travel between schools. May be required to deal with students with severe behavioral disorders requiring de-escalation skills or physical restraint. May be required to assist students outside in inclement weather. May be required to assist students in a swimming pool. Depending on the assignment, this type of work may involve lifting, re-positioning, toileting, tube-feeding and providing custodial care for students, requiring the ability to lift up to 25 pounds, or occasionally up to 50 pounds with assistance or using lifting devices. The position involves frequent walking, sitting, grasping, handling and manual dexterity.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience
To meet the new Every Student Succeed Act (ESSA), this position requires that applicant either hold an associate degree or higher, college credit equivalency (72 quarter or 48-semester credits) or have graduated from High School and passed the ETS ParaPro Assessment with a score of 455 or higher.
Link to PESB's paraeducator minimum employment requirements.
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training or equivalent is required. Training is provided upon hire.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Willingness to learn about special education student disabilities, terms and special needs equipment used; Willingness to learn about classroom management techniques; ability to work cooperatively with teachers and enjoy interacting with children; knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, and English usage; ability to read, write, speak, and compute effectively; ability to work independently, ability to operate computers and learn specific software; ability to be accepting of students with disabilities; demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills; ability to maintain confidential information; ability to interact with children in a warm, confident manner; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the public.
Licenses/Special Requirements
Completion of Washington State Core Competencies for Paraeducators within 3 years of hire. May require a reliable means of transportation and a valid Washington state driver's license if position requires travel between schools. Employees assigned to work with students whose behavior includes physical or verbal aggression will be required to undergo training on safety and appropriate intervention techniques. Other district provided training may be required depending on the assignment.
SALARY Salary is based upon the current 2023-24 ESP Salary Schedule Salary (Level I); placement on the salary schedule will be determined by Human Resources DOE. FLSA Non-Exempt.
WORK YEAR Days of the week and hours may vary
BENEFITS
Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package, for eligible positions. Generally, you are eligible for SEBB benefits if you are anticipated to work at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31).
The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) benefits include:
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers and/or character references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Northshore School Board.
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$58k-89k (estimate)
05/06/2024
10/01/2024