Evergreen Paraeducator 1:1 Student Support-2 positions

Para Educator 1:1 Student Support The job of the Instructional/Special Services Paraeducator – 1:1 Student Support is to provide individualized assistance to an assigned student(s) whose individualized education program (IEP), health plan, behavior intervention plan, safety plan, or other documented educational plan identifies a need for dedicated support. Under the direction of certificated staff, administrators, and qualified health personnel, the paraeducator supports the student's access to instruction, communication, participation, behavior, personal care, health, mobility, and safety throughout the school day. The position promotes the student's independence and inclusion while providing the level of support required by the student's documented needs.

Completed at least 2 years of study totaling 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university; ORObtained an associates (or higher) degree; ORCompleted and passed the ETS ParaPro Praxis Assessment (qualifying score of at least 455); ORCompleted and passed the Master Teacher Assessments (2 assessments, qualifying score of at least 65%); ORCompleted and passed the Pearson Paraprofessional assessment: (qualifying score of at least) ORHave completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Demonstrated skill in communicating effectively with all staff, students, and as a team member, both verbally and in writing Ability to work with students in a warm and confident manner Knowledge of student safety rules and procedures Ability to maintain strict confidentiality Previous experience working with students with disabilities is preferred. 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. A person working in this position will exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally while carrying, pushing, and/or pulling to move objects. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unaided and may lift over 50 pounds with the assistance of another person and/or a lift assist. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit; some stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching; and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or ordinary infectious diseases carried by students. Terms of Employment and Salary: As outlined by and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) of the Mead Support and Service Professionals and Policies and Procedures of Mead School District. A typical school year consists of 180 days plus 10 holidays, September through June of each school year. The individual number of days may vary by position as defined within the CBA.The salary range for the position is: Min $19.86 – Max $23.01. Positions qualifying for the intensive care stipend as defined within the contract earn an additional $2.00 per hour. Salary placement will be at step 1 on the scale for the position unless otherwise noted within the contract. CBAs and Salary Schedules can be reviewed from the Human Resources page of the Mead School District website. Each employee shall accumulate twelve (12) days of sick leave per year. An employee employed less than a full work year shall be entitled to a proportionate part of the sick leave allowance. A maximum of three (3) days of annual leave are provided for all employees based on the employee's scheduled employment hours per day to be used for an absence during work hours, or to be accumulated for the purpose of cash out. Employees anticipated to work more than 630 hours per year will be eligible for Benefits through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Standard benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability. Positions anticipated to work 70 hours or more per month for at least 5 months over a 12-month period are eligible for Retirement through the State Department of Retirement Services.