PARAEDUCATOR - 1:1 ACADEMIC ADAPTIVE (AA) Job at South Kitsap School District in

PARAEDUCATOR - 1:1 ACADEMIC ADAPTIVE (AA)

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Reports To: Building Principal

Salary Schedule: Schedule A-Sup/Inst. Salary Range: IV. FLSA Status: Hourly

Employment Type: Classified

Adoption Date: 7/25/19

Hours per Day: 6.0

Revised Date: 8/30/24

Days per Year: 181 (+11 Holidays) = 192

Belonging is a core value in the South Kitsap School District. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students and staff. We actively seek to understand the complex and rich identities of self and others and lean into and engage in courageous conversations. We know the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with unique ideas come together to learn and grow.

South Kitsap Employees Will

• Maintain and enhance a sense of belonging and success for traditionally marginalized populations.
• Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, families, staff and community members.
• Demonstrate understanding of our unique cultures and celebrate differences.
• Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable learning environment.

Comments: When working in environments where de‑escalation, isolation, and restraint training is required, employees will be compensated at a rate of an additional $0.50 per hour (elementary) or $0.75 per hour (secondary).

Office of Public Instruction Requirement: All Paraeducators must provide a copy of their high school diploma and/or transcripts or GED to meet Title 1, Part A federal law requirements. Provide prior to selection.

Purpose Statement

The job of Paraeducator - Academic Adaptive (AA) is to provide support to the instructional program within assigned classroom, specifically assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of special needs students in general education or self‑contained classrooms; implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior; providing information to appropriate school personnel; and attending IEP meetings.

This job reports to the Building Administrator.

Essential Functions

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher to support classroom objectives.
• Assists students, teachers, and other certificated personnel to implement instruction and/or IEPs.
• Attends meetings and trainings (e.g., first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, de‑escalation training) to acquire and convey information related to job functions.
• Develops, under supervision, instruction to students in academic, daily living, physical, communication, and/or behavior/social skills for evaluating IEP objectives and ensuring student success.
• Implements behavior plans designed by IEP teams for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions to reinforce learning concepts.
• Maintains confidentiality following HIPAA, FERPA, and IEP guidelines.
• Maintains instructional materials and records to ensure availability of items and meet mandated requirements.
• Monitors students in various school environments (playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots) to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
• Observes and collects data via data sheets to support progress of individual goals and objectives.
• Provides clerical and general classroom assistance for staff (e.g., collecting and inputting data, correspondence, copying, filing, preparing and organizing materials).
• Supervises students in school setting to maintain a safe and positive environment.
• Works under direct and indirect supervision using standardized routines.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned; may be assigned to a student as a 1:1 paraeducator to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Required skills include safety practices, operation of standard office equipment, and accurate record maintenance. Knowledge of basic math, instructional procedures, age‑appropriate activities, child development stages, and de‑escalation strategies is required. Abilities required include scheduling, data collating, working with diverse groups, maintaining confidentiality, teamwork, and effective communication.

Responsibilities

Work under direct supervision using standardized procedures; lead, guide, and coordinate others; operate within a defined budget; and utilize resources from other work units as required.

Work Environment

Physical demands include occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 30% sitting, 30% walking, and 40% standing and is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury or illness.

Experience

Job‑related experience is desired.

Education (Preferred)

Paraeducator Certificate Program.

Education (Minimum)

High school diploma or equivalent with emphasis in completion of an associate’s degree, or 72 quarter or 48 semester credits, or passage of Washington State Para Pro Assessment.

Required Testing

• Job‑Related Skills Proficiency Test
• Washington’s Para Pro Assessment

Certificates and Licenses

• CPR/First Aid Certificate
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License & evidence of insurability
• De‑escalation and restraint training
• Paraeducator Certificate Program

Other Requirements

• Completed online application with supporting documents

Benefits Information

Most positions are governed by collective bargaining agreements specifying benefits related to employment, including insurance, vacation, holidays, and other related benefits. For more information, review the individual agreements on the district website or contact payroll and benefits.

Application Procedure

Complete the online application at www.skschools.org and apply to the position(s) for which you are qualified.

Positions close at 4:00 p.m. on the final day of posting. Submit required application and district testing by the closing date for consideration.

Non‑Discrimination Statement

The South Kitsap School District provides equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably‑discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation—including gender expression or identity, marital status, or sensory, mental, or physical disability status, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal. Equal access to activities, facilities, and program is provided to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. District procedure complies with all applicable state and federal laws.