PARAEDUCATOR II

Additional Position Information

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RESOURCE PARAEDUCATOR II - 3 HOURS @ PIONEER ELEMENTARY

Position Description

This position assists a certificated classroom teacher, Resource Room teacher or other staff member(s) with

instructional and non-instructional activities for students as indicated by their IEP. Responsibilities include

instructional assistance for students, de-escalating and monitoring student behavior, data collection, and

preparing classroom materials. Duties may also include clerical work such as typing and duplicating materials,

providing basic first aid and personal care assistance, or supervising students on the playground or other school

environments.

Requirements For Consideration

All classroom Paraeducators in Peninsula School District are required by law to meet ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) Paraeducator requirements:

• Paraeducators must show documentation of high school diploma or equivalent
• Paraeducators must fulfill one of the three following requirements:
• Completed 72 quarter or 48 semester credits at an institution of higher education, OR
• Obtained an Associate's (or higher) degree, OR
• Take and pass the Para Pro Assessment developed by the Educational Testing Service (ETS)
  
  

Experience in a school setting and school-aged individuals desirable.

The Para Pro Assessment is NOT offered at Peninsula School District. Please contact Employee Support Services, P: (253) 530-1000 or E: hr@psd401.net, if you have any questions.

• Scores must be 455 or above to meet the minimum Washington state standards
  
  

FUNDAMENTAL COURSE OF STUDY

• FCS training is offered by the district and must be completed as directed by the district.
• For additional details of the Washington State Paraeducator training requirements, please click on this link: PESB
  
  

Additional Training

• Must complete training in First Aid and CPR training after employment is offered.
• Must complete Right Response training after employment is offered. Right Response training is conducted primarily on weekends as a two-day paid training.
  
  

Required Prior To Starting Work

Unless you have been fingerprinted in a school district within the last two years, you will be required to have fingerprinting done. The Olympic ESD 114 (360.478.6881) in Bremerton offers digital live-scan fingerprinting services by appointment for a fee of $83.00.

APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED ON A RECURRING BASIS

To be considered for employment, you must first complete the Peninsula School District on-line application and submit supporting documents as required. Applications are reviewed after closing deadline. Candidates will be contacted by building Administration to complete the interview process.

Education

The Peninsula School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, 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. If you have questions or complaints regarding alleged discrimination, please call the Peninsula School District Educational Service Center at (253) 530-1000 or visit our office located at 14015 62nd Ave NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332, and ask for one of the following coordinators:

• Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: compliance@psd401.net
• Title IX Compliance Coordinator: titleix@psd401.net
• 504 Compliance Coordinator: 504@psd401.net
• ADA Compliance Coordinator: ada@psd401.net
  
  

Conditions of Employment

• Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
• Will you submit to a criminal history background check?
• Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent?
• Have you successfully completed (or willing to supply) an Associates Degree or Para Pro Assessment?
• Are you at least 18 years of age?
• Would you be willing to perform health services including, but not limited to, Clean Intermittent Catheterization (CIC), gastrointestinal tube feeding using a pump or gravity, administration of oral medication by mouth, feeding tube, inhaler or nebulizer, use of a magnet over a Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS) to control seizures, oral suctioning using a bulb syringe or suction machine, provision of a cough-assist procedure, administration of emergency medication using an auto injector, administration of oxygen, and Ostomy care?
• Do you have first aid and CPR training, or would you be willing to complete training in these areas if required by the district?
• Have you successfully completed training in Right Response (principle based de-escalation techniques) or would you be willing to complete this type of training if required by the district?
• Do you certify the answers given herein are true and complete to the best of your knowledge?
• Salary placement determination is dependent upon your previous experience. Are you willing to move forward with this position, knowing the salary placement would not be known until those verifications are received?
  
  

Additional Application Steps

PARAEDUCATOR APPLICATION STEPS

Required Attachments

An electronic application to be considered for employment. The following attachments can be submitted with your application in electronic format (NO PAPER COPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED):

• COVER LETTER: A cover letter provides additional information regarding your skills and experience. Cover letters may be addressed to Peninsula School District, Hiring Committee.
• APPLICANT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT: The Applicant Disclosure Statement document is a fillable form that mimics a Background Check Questionnaire. Click on the hyperlink: Applicant Disclosure Statement to open a blank copy of this form.
• HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED (required): A copy of your High School Diploma or Transcript, or a copy of your GED/Equivalent.
• COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS OR PARA PRO ASSESSMENT SCORES (required): A copy of your transcript or a copy of your Para Pro test score.
  
  

Additional Attachments

• LETTERS OF REFERENCE: A letter of reference, also known as a letter of recommendation, is a letter written on behalf of an applicant, by a previous supervisor, who can support and recommend the person's education and/or professional performance.
• RESUME: A resume highlights your education, relevant work experience, credentials, and accomplishments which you itemize to show you are qualified for our position.
  
  

YOU MUST SUBMIT an electronic application to be considered Please complete all of the steps in the online application, to be considered. We are seeking the best applicants for the Peninsula School District and will give time and care to review your materials.

Benefits

This position is not projected to meet the six hundred thirty hours of employment for this school year. Upon hire, employee will accrue hours for future benefit eligibility. Notifications will be communicated by the Payroll Department if eligible.

Attachments

Class - Cover Ltr*

Class - Resume

Class- copy HS Diploma/GED*

Applicant Disclosure Statement*

Academic Transcripts/Para Pro*

Classified - Ltr of Reference

Classified - Ltr of Reference 2

Classified - Ltr of Reference 3

Other Attachments