What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraeducator Restorative Practices and In-School Suspension position at Federal Way Public Schools?
POSITION SUMMARY: This position is under the supervision of the school administrator. The paraeducator will support a variety of restorative practices with the paraeducator’s duties to include the supervision of students assigned to de-escalation and in-house suspension at the Middle School and High School level. The paraeducator must possess a passion and ability to build a culture and climate of behavior and academic success through the use of Restorative Practices techniques. Furthermore, this paraeducator will be a champion of racial equity and have an awareness of their personal cultural/racial identity.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis
Have proficiency in basic spelling, math and grammar skills
Possess the desire, skill and patience to work with students with special emotional, academic and social needs, which may include violent behavior
Preferred Qualifications
Successful experience implementing restorative practices
Previous ISS Experience
Condition Of Employment
Pass a criminal background check
Complete the district's paraeducator core competency requirements
Successfully complete the FWPS district-approved Right Response training at the advanced level at the next available time; maintain current certification at the advanced level through an annual recertification class
Washington State Driver’s license
Knowledge Of
Restorative Practices
District behavior guidelines with specific knowledge of special education and districts right and responsibilities resource.
School board policies and procedures
Ability To
Follow written and verbal directions with minimal supervision
Speak, read and follow written communications in English
Possess the desire, skill and patience to work with students with special emotional, academic and social needs, which may include violent behavior
Demonstrate a caring attitude and establish an environment that encourages appropriate behavior and successful learning
Exercise judgment as to when to act independently and when to refer to higher authority
Possess typing, clerical and office machine skills
Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality
Communicate effectively with staff, students, parents/guardians, and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community
Perform basic spelling, math and grammar skills
Interact positively with students, administrators, and staff in a professional manner and demonstrate a commitment for students and their success
Continue professional growth
Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:
Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools’ commitment to “Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future.”
Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently stand and walk, bend neck and back, use hands for repetitive grasping and pushing/pulling. The employee is frequently required to squat, kneel, and use hands for fine manipulation. The employee will occasionally be required to sit, climb stairs/ladder, lift and reach overhead, crawl, and lift/carry. The employee must constantly lift/carry up to 5 pounds and must frequently lift/carry up to 10 pounds. The employee will occasionally lift/carry a maximum of 50 lbs. The employee is occasionally required to push/pull a maximum force of 20 lbs.
WORK CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and intermittently works near video display. The employee occasionally may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Position regularly requires exposure to angry, frustrated, or aggressive individuals, typically in a school classroom environment.
WORK SCHEDULE
This is a school year assignment for the 2021-2022 school year. Hours and days will vary slightly from school to school.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Position reports to classroom teacher and/or department head and building principal. Position is evaluated by the building principal or designee.
REPRESENTATION
Public School Employees Union (PSE) SEIU Local 1948
Level Of Compensation
Gen Ed Paraeducator position on the PSE Salary Schedule.
This position includes the following benefits prorated based on FTE - Medical, dental vision, sick and vacation leave, life insurance, retirement.
CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
Update 12/2/2021
Updated Right Response language 07/2017
Disclaimer
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.
All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status.
Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Assist with the development, and management of an In-School Suspension/Restoration room used for a variety of purposes: de-escalate students; conduct restorative circles; and support and tutor in-school suspended students.
- Establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the district.
- Supervise students assigned to ISS.
- Understand the importance of school and classroom culture and aid in the development of positive culture and climate
- Support learning tasks for scholars as assigned.
- Develop and understanding of positive behavior system and supports to assist school practices.
- Communicate effectively with staff and students.
- Facilitate an atmosphere of quiet and cooperative behavior.
- Communicating with administrators and students when managing student discipline issues and intervention plans.
- Complete paperwork work as assigned.
- Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.
- Provide additional campus supervision support as needed.
- Collaborate with school administrative team on issues of school climate and safety.
- Collaborate and work cooperatively with building administrators and classroom teachers on issues supporting classroom restorative practices responses.
- Organize the ISS/Restorative Room to contribute to the learning process.
- Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers.
- Work collaboratively with district staff and promote teamwork with co-workers.
- Relate effectively, respectfully and proactively with students in a highly diverse community.
- Collect relevant data/assigned work.
- Establish clear parameters for student behavior in the ISS/Restorative Room.
- Encourage students to develop courtesy, self-control, respect, and responsibility.
- Develop rapport with students and individuals in a professional manner.
- Employ successful de-escalation techniques.
- Develop and learn how to conduct/manage restorative circles with students and staff.
- Build trust and credibility with administration, staff and students.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- And one of the following:
- AA degree, OR
- High school diploma (or equivalent) and 48 college-level semester credits or 72 college-level quarter credits, OR
- High school diploma (or equivalent) and pass the state approved paraeducator assessment test
Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis
Have proficiency in basic spelling, math and grammar skills
Possess the desire, skill and patience to work with students with special emotional, academic and social needs, which may include violent behavior
Preferred Qualifications
Successful experience implementing restorative practices
Previous ISS Experience
Condition Of Employment
Pass a criminal background check
Complete the district's paraeducator core competency requirements
Successfully complete the FWPS district-approved Right Response training at the advanced level at the next available time; maintain current certification at the advanced level through an annual recertification class
Washington State Driver’s license
Knowledge Of
Restorative Practices
District behavior guidelines with specific knowledge of special education and districts right and responsibilities resource.
School board policies and procedures
Ability To
Follow written and verbal directions with minimal supervision
Speak, read and follow written communications in English
Possess the desire, skill and patience to work with students with special emotional, academic and social needs, which may include violent behavior
Demonstrate a caring attitude and establish an environment that encourages appropriate behavior and successful learning
Exercise judgment as to when to act independently and when to refer to higher authority
Possess typing, clerical and office machine skills
Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality
Communicate effectively with staff, students, parents/guardians, and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community
Perform basic spelling, math and grammar skills
Interact positively with students, administrators, and staff in a professional manner and demonstrate a commitment for students and their success
Continue professional growth
Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:
Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools’ commitment to “Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future.”
Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently stand and walk, bend neck and back, use hands for repetitive grasping and pushing/pulling. The employee is frequently required to squat, kneel, and use hands for fine manipulation. The employee will occasionally be required to sit, climb stairs/ladder, lift and reach overhead, crawl, and lift/carry. The employee must constantly lift/carry up to 5 pounds and must frequently lift/carry up to 10 pounds. The employee will occasionally lift/carry a maximum of 50 lbs. The employee is occasionally required to push/pull a maximum force of 20 lbs.
WORK CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and intermittently works near video display. The employee occasionally may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Position regularly requires exposure to angry, frustrated, or aggressive individuals, typically in a school classroom environment.
WORK SCHEDULE
This is a school year assignment for the 2021-2022 school year. Hours and days will vary slightly from school to school.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Position reports to classroom teacher and/or department head and building principal. Position is evaluated by the building principal or designee.
REPRESENTATION
Public School Employees Union (PSE) SEIU Local 1948
Level Of Compensation
Gen Ed Paraeducator position on the PSE Salary Schedule.
This position includes the following benefits prorated based on FTE - Medical, dental vision, sick and vacation leave, life insurance, retirement.
CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
Update 12/2/2021
Updated Right Response language 07/2017
Disclaimer
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.
All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status.
Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.