Bethel School District
Paraeducator - Non-Mainstream Special Education (Work Crew)
Bethel School District, Tacoma, Washington, us, 98417
Paraeducator - Non-Mainstream Special Education (Work Crew)
Bethel School District
Position Hours And Pay 7 hours per day at 178 days per year. 7 hours per day for 4 days for the first year and 2 days each year following until certification is completed. Position pay: PSE Salary Schedule Level 5 - $24.76.
Official Hire Date Your hire date with the Bethel School District is based on School Board approval. This date depends on multiple factors and may change without notice. Please contact HR with any questions.
Required Training
Must successfully complete Type II driver training from the district and Right Response Training within 3-5 months of hire. Renewal of Right Response certification must be completed annually prior to expiration date.
Must successfully complete the Fundamental Course of Studies (FCS) and General Paraeducator Certificate of the state mandated Paraeducator Certificate Program per State requirements. Paraeducator Certificate Program is dependent upon State funding.
Must be 18 years of age; hold high school diploma or equivalent; and meet one of the following: Successfully passed the ETS Para Pro test or Pearson Paraprofessional assessment
AA degree or higher
Earned seventy-two (72) quarter credits or forty-eight (48) semester credits at an accredited institution of higher education
Completion of registered apprenticeship program offered by the Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries
Successful completion of The Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program
You may provide unofficial transcripts in your application but will be required to provide official ones upon hire. Not providing required documents could significantly delay your official hire. Please contact HR with questions.
Description This position's responsibilities are to assist certificated staff with instructional and non-instructional activities for students in Special Education, including instructing students individually or in small groups, monitoring and documenting student behavior and progress, and supervising student work skills, care and personal hygiene.
Job Summary ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Instructs students individually or in small groups in a variety of learning activities to promote student understanding of materials presented. Provides encouragement, reinforcement and achievement of educational objectives and goals defined by certificated staff. Under direction of certificated staff may administer and supervise tests or other measurements.
Communicates with certificated staff concerning individual student progress; adjusts methods to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities; consults with district certificated staff concerning developing work tasks and monitoring progress.
Assists certificated staff in maintaining records, logs, charts, assignments and other records for measurement of student progress. May correct, score or grade papers and assignments according to guidelines or instructions.
Supervises student behavior in classrooms, playgrounds, halls, at lunch or breaks, at bus boarding areas, on field trips and at other sites as assigned to promote safe, appropriate student behavior. Corrects behaviors and maintains discipline according to established policies and procedures. Instructs students in behavioral rules and codes for student safety, socialization and individual growth.
Assists students with interpersonal and personal skills mastery including work tasks, daily living skills, and skill development; training in use of tools safely and correctly. Helps feed students and teaches social aspects of eating with others.
Establishes and maintains effective communication with students, staff, parents and the public for student progress and safety, and community relations.
May provide physical assistance to students with handicaps, such as appropriate lifting and positioning, or assistance with personal hygiene.
Monitors need for first aid for injured or ill students and refers for treatment as appropriate. Monitors students for medical risks, such as seizures and behaviors that may result in harm to themselves or others.
Drives students to work sites and other school related sites.
Other Functions
Locates, prepares and/or modifies materials for student use, enrichment activities and special projects under the direction of certificated staff.
Prepares, duplicates, collates and distributes materials; operates a variety of office equipment.
Maintains physical appearance of classroom and other assigned areas; maintains, assembles and stores playground equipment as assigned; maintains supplies as assigned.
Alerts qualified district staff to student problems.
Other Functions, Continued
Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
Reporting Relationships Reports to the school principal or assigned administrator. Receives guidance from assigned teacher or program specialist.
Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: Experience working with school aged children and special needs students preferred.
Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Demonstrated skill in reading, writing and communicating.
Knowledge of basic subject areas, such as reading and math.
Ability to deal with students in a warm and confident manner.
Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments.
Ability to organize activities.
Ability to follow and give instructions.
Ability to be fair and consistent when working with students.
Ability to learn and implement effective behavior management techniques.
Ability to learn and implement effective instructional techniques.
Knowledge of a variety of behavior and learning disorders.
Knowledge of student safety rules and procedures.
Ability to learn the use of computers and various software packages for student instruction and record keeping.
Ability to learn the operation of general office machines.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and business and community members at job sites.
Ability to successfully complete Type II driver training instruction from the district.
Licenses/Special Requirements
Requires fingerprinting and background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury or neglect of a minor.
Must complete training in and adhere to district infection control plan.
Required to obtain first aid and CPR certification.
Required hepatitis B immunization.
Successfully complete Type II driver training.
Person hired for this position must also complete Right Response Training within 3-5 months of hire. Renewal of Right Response certification must be completed annually prior to expiration date.
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Insurance
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Non-Discrimination Policy Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance / Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator, Debbie Carlman, dcarlman@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2019; Title IX Coordinator, Mel Boyd, mboyd@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2029; and 504 Coordinator, Melissa Munson-Merritt, mmunsonmer@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2301. All individuals may be reached at this address: 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: bethelsd.org.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The Bethel School District is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals except on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran or service member, and undergo a federal background check when required by federal, state, or local law, are welcome.
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Position Hours And Pay 7 hours per day at 178 days per year. 7 hours per day for 4 days for the first year and 2 days each year following until certification is completed. Position pay: PSE Salary Schedule Level 5 - $24.76.
Official Hire Date Your hire date with the Bethel School District is based on School Board approval. This date depends on multiple factors and may change without notice. Please contact HR with any questions.
Required Training
Must successfully complete Type II driver training from the district and Right Response Training within 3-5 months of hire. Renewal of Right Response certification must be completed annually prior to expiration date.
Must successfully complete the Fundamental Course of Studies (FCS) and General Paraeducator Certificate of the state mandated Paraeducator Certificate Program per State requirements. Paraeducator Certificate Program is dependent upon State funding.
Must be 18 years of age; hold high school diploma or equivalent; and meet one of the following: Successfully passed the ETS Para Pro test or Pearson Paraprofessional assessment
AA degree or higher
Earned seventy-two (72) quarter credits or forty-eight (48) semester credits at an accredited institution of higher education
Completion of registered apprenticeship program offered by the Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries
Successful completion of The Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program
You may provide unofficial transcripts in your application but will be required to provide official ones upon hire. Not providing required documents could significantly delay your official hire. Please contact HR with questions.
Description This position's responsibilities are to assist certificated staff with instructional and non-instructional activities for students in Special Education, including instructing students individually or in small groups, monitoring and documenting student behavior and progress, and supervising student work skills, care and personal hygiene.
Job Summary ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Instructs students individually or in small groups in a variety of learning activities to promote student understanding of materials presented. Provides encouragement, reinforcement and achievement of educational objectives and goals defined by certificated staff. Under direction of certificated staff may administer and supervise tests or other measurements.
Communicates with certificated staff concerning individual student progress; adjusts methods to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities; consults with district certificated staff concerning developing work tasks and monitoring progress.
Assists certificated staff in maintaining records, logs, charts, assignments and other records for measurement of student progress. May correct, score or grade papers and assignments according to guidelines or instructions.
Supervises student behavior in classrooms, playgrounds, halls, at lunch or breaks, at bus boarding areas, on field trips and at other sites as assigned to promote safe, appropriate student behavior. Corrects behaviors and maintains discipline according to established policies and procedures. Instructs students in behavioral rules and codes for student safety, socialization and individual growth.
Assists students with interpersonal and personal skills mastery including work tasks, daily living skills, and skill development; training in use of tools safely and correctly. Helps feed students and teaches social aspects of eating with others.
Establishes and maintains effective communication with students, staff, parents and the public for student progress and safety, and community relations.
May provide physical assistance to students with handicaps, such as appropriate lifting and positioning, or assistance with personal hygiene.
Monitors need for first aid for injured or ill students and refers for treatment as appropriate. Monitors students for medical risks, such as seizures and behaviors that may result in harm to themselves or others.
Drives students to work sites and other school related sites.
Other Functions
Locates, prepares and/or modifies materials for student use, enrichment activities and special projects under the direction of certificated staff.
Prepares, duplicates, collates and distributes materials; operates a variety of office equipment.
Maintains physical appearance of classroom and other assigned areas; maintains, assembles and stores playground equipment as assigned; maintains supplies as assigned.
Alerts qualified district staff to student problems.
Other Functions, Continued
Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
Reporting Relationships Reports to the school principal or assigned administrator. Receives guidance from assigned teacher or program specialist.
Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: Experience working with school aged children and special needs students preferred.
Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Demonstrated skill in reading, writing and communicating.
Knowledge of basic subject areas, such as reading and math.
Ability to deal with students in a warm and confident manner.
Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments.
Ability to organize activities.
Ability to follow and give instructions.
Ability to be fair and consistent when working with students.
Ability to learn and implement effective behavior management techniques.
Ability to learn and implement effective instructional techniques.
Knowledge of a variety of behavior and learning disorders.
Knowledge of student safety rules and procedures.
Ability to learn the use of computers and various software packages for student instruction and record keeping.
Ability to learn the operation of general office machines.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and business and community members at job sites.
Ability to successfully complete Type II driver training instruction from the district.
Licenses/Special Requirements
Requires fingerprinting and background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury or neglect of a minor.
Must complete training in and adhere to district infection control plan.
Required to obtain first aid and CPR certification.
Required hepatitis B immunization.
Successfully complete Type II driver training.
Person hired for this position must also complete Right Response Training within 3-5 months of hire. Renewal of Right Response certification must be completed annually prior to expiration date.
Wages and Benefits Click here to access details on the following:
Salaries/Wages
Insurance
Retirement Plans
Paid Time Off or Vacation
Paid Holidays
Non-Discrimination Policy Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance / Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator, Debbie Carlman, dcarlman@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2019; Title IX Coordinator, Mel Boyd, mboyd@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2029; and 504 Coordinator, Melissa Munson-Merritt, mmunsonmer@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2301. All individuals may be reached at this address: 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: bethelsd.org.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The Bethel School District is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals except on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran or service member, and undergo a federal background check when required by federal, state, or local law, are welcome.
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