Para- Teacher Assistant (ECEAP) - 20272014

*Hourly Wage Range: $27.25/hr - $30.24/hr

Hours per Day: 6.5

Days per Year: 191

**Shift: 7:30am - 3:30pm: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

              7:30am - 11:15am: Wednesday

If offered a position, copies of your high school diploma or equivalent and official transcripts or results of the Parapro Exam will be required prior to start date.

IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

Under general supervision of the building administrator, provides assistance to the certificated preschool teacher and/or classified preschool instructor in the development and implementation of daily educational programs for preschool age children, in accordance with program standards. Enhances parent’s role as the principle influence on the child’s education and development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Participates in planning for the early childhood or preschool educational program.
• Implements the daily classroom program as assigned, including music, meals, group projects, free-time and supervision of students.
• Prepares and organizes the physical classroom space and classroom materials in accordance with the planned educational program.
• Interacts positively with all children to support their individual learning and emotional needs.
• Assists with recordkeeping on individual children and families as directed; completes written observations and participates in development and implementation of individualized student plans.
• Maintains knowledge and skills in early childhood education through participation in training activities and/or college level courses.
• Administers standardized screening tools as directed.
• Participates in interdisciplinary planning for children and families, including staffings and other cross-component coordination efforts.
• Attends at least one parent meeting per year.  Encourage and supports families in working toward the goals they set for themselves.
• May assume the responsibilities of the classified preschool instructor in his/her absence.
• Act as bus monitor (Head Start program).  Assist with loading and unloading children and their personal items; assist driver with supervison of bus riders, ensuring safe and appropriate behavior; assist driver in emergency situations; follow and demonstrate bus rules and regulations; ability to safely perform bus evacuation procedures; assist driver with maintaining attendance records, as requested; and lead developmentally appropriate activities on the bus.
•  Performs other duties as assigned

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.  The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience 

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) certificate or degree, or CDA credential.
• One (1) year of previous successful preschool, kindergarten, or related experience working with low-income families; AND 

• High school diploma or it’s recognized equivalent (GED) and must meet one of the following:

• Have received a passing score on one of the assessments approved by the Professional Educator Standards Board;
• Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university;
• Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university;
• Have completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council

• Board approved assessments

  • EST ParaPathways test takers must meet or exceed a score of 324 on the Reading and Writing sub test and 325 on the Mathematics sub test. (Bridge option is available for eligible test takers.)
  • ETS ParaPro test takers must meet or exceed Washington’s qualifying score of 455 prior to August 31, 2026.
  • Pearson Paraprofessional test takers must meet or exceed 220 (that score is equivalent to the 50 out of 72 scorable multiple-choice questions set by the Board).
  • Master Teacher Inc. test takers must meet or exceed 65%. A candidate must receive a passing score on each of the two assessments to be certified.

   

  For more information about Board approved assessments click here.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for three to five year old children.
• Ability to communicate effectively and relate positively to students, parents, staff and volunteers in a diverse environment.
• Ability to adjust to varied situations, demands, and new instructional concepts.
• Ability to proficiently keyboard, utilize word processing and spreadsheet software; navigate the internet; and operate email applications.
• Ability to operate general office equipment such as photocopier, fax, personal computer, telephone, etc.
• Ability to attend occasional evening meetings and visit parents in their homes.
• Ability to supervise students on regularly scheduled field trips.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and knowledge of proper lifting techniques.

Certification and Licenses

• Fingerprinting and background check.
• ECEAP programs require an additional background check prior to an offer for employment.  The Portable Background Check can be initiated at  https://apps.dcyf.wa.gov/MERIT/Home/Welcome?ReturnUrl=/merit.
• CPR/First Aid card.
• State funded ECEAP programs require that all staff working with children receive an initial health examination, requires that all staff working with children complete a two-step Mantoux tuberculosis (TB) skin test or proof of Negative Mantoux TB test in the 12 months prior to hire, medical therapy to treat TB, or a recent negative chest x-ray and a statement from a health care provider, regular and ongoing medical care, and do not pose a risk to the young children (ages 0-5) or pregnant mothers that our program serves. ECEAP requires documentation within the first 30 days of employment. 
• All ECEAP staff to provide specific immunization documentation related to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) by January 31, 2022 (RCW 43.216.690). 
• For positions located on Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) only: Ability to obtain and maintain access to JBLM in compliance with the REAL ID Act and all applicable installation access requirements. 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Post high school classes in early childhood education.
• Low income and current or past preschool program parent.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a regular elementary school building. Ability to bend, stretch, twist, walk, reach requiring ordinary physical effort; lift 40 lb. and push/pull 60 lb.; listen more closely than normal daily life; use fingers, hand and limbs with ordinary skill and speed are all required. Exposure to dust, fumes, bleach and disinfectants, traffic, infectious diseases/sickness, human waste, occasional extreme noise levels and occasionally high risk, emotionally disturbed or dangerous individuals when making home visits. The employee may be exposed to infectious disease as carried by students.

FLSA:  Non-Exempt                                 AFFILIATION: ESPCP

JOB CLASS: Paraeducator                        WORK YEAR: 191 Day (Headstart & ECEAP)
                                                                            

*Internal candidates may be placed on a longevity step per corresponding collective bargaining agreement.

** Shifts are subject to change.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.   

ECEAP programs require an additional background check prior to an offer for employment.  The Portable Background Check can be initiated at  https://apps.dcyf.wa.gov/MERIT/Home/Welcome?ReturnUrl=/merit.

Insurance Benefits

Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability and basic life insurance benefits.

Clover Park School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees for information on available benefit options.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan. .  For eligibility  information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Clink on the link https://www.drs.wa.gov/plan/dcp/  for information on 457 plan (DCP)  with the Department of Retirement Systems.

To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan, employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, housing, immigration or citizenship status, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorable military discharge or active duty status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, whether they take place on or off school grounds or are offered as part of the district’s online or alternative learning programs.  This standard will be applied to students as well as designated youth groups including Scouting America which require equal access. Address questions and complaints of alleged discrimination to the following individuals at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, Washington 98499-1341: Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director of Human Resources, (253) 583-5087, gdavis@cloverpark.k12.wa.us; Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Jennifer Herbold, Executive Director of Special Education, (253) 583-5170, jherbold@cloverpark.k12.wa. Title IX inquiries may also be directed to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), https://bit.ly/US-OCR. Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint, is available at https://bit.ly/CPSDHIBPolicy; OSPI required language per RCW 28A.300.286 is available at https://bit.ly/OSPIModelLanguage.