Prior to applying for a paraeducator position, you must meet the following requirements: 

Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent AND

• Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university, OR
• Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university, OR
• Completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council, OR
• Received a passing score on one of the PESB-approved assessments (see Monroe SD employment information page for more information)

Position Info:

• Employees accepting positions in this category are not eligible to transfer to instructional or non-instructional para positions for two (2) years form the date the assignment begins.
• Current PSE members must apply within 5 days to be guaranteed consideration for position.

Job Info:

• This is a continuing position.

Benefit Info:

• *Benefits offered: •Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription (SEBB) •Long-Term Disability Insurance •Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance and Life Insurance •Retirement •Sick, personal, and bereavement leave •Health Reimbursement Arrangement (VEBA) •Employee Assistance Program. *Optional Benefits: •Additional life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance •Deferred compensation •Annuities (403(b), Roth) •Medical flexible spending arrangement •Limited purpose flexible spending arrangement •Dependent care assistance program

TITLE                   Paraeducator – Specialized Instructional – Behavior Support          

REPORTS TO     Building Principal

POSITION SUMMARY

Under supervision, perform a variety of instructional activities; assist in the conduct of student learning experiences; perform routine clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel; and complete other related work as required. This position will support the behavioral, emotional, and academic needs of students and the building.

Preferred Education and Experience

A combination of training and experience qualifies a candidate for knowledge and skill requirements. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skills is: 

• Experience:
• One year of paid or volunteer experience working with multi-age groups of children
• Education:
  • Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by training or coursework in child growth and development, instructional technology, or a closely related field

Special Requirements

• Candidates must meet the requirements set forth in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) by satisfying one of the following criteria:

• Hold an AA or higher degree from a college or university
• Have completed at least two years of college with 72 college credits accrued
• Have passed the PESB-approved test
• Completion of an approved apprenticeship program

• Candidates must also meet the following requirements:

• First Aid, CPR, and AED certification
• CPI-certification
• Completion of all state-required paraeducator certifications
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint clearance
• I-9 employment eligibility in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act
• HIV/HBV training (obtain within 60 days of hire date – District provided)
• Human Resources new hire training (obtain within 60 days of hire date – District provided)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of:
• Basic concepts of child growth, development, and developmental behavior characteristics pertaining to students in grades pre-school through age 21 including students with special learning needs and English language needs
• Student behavior management strategies and techniques
• Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar
• Basic arithmetical concepts
• Routine record management, storage, and retrieval systems and procedure

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively in oral and written form in English
• Demonstrate an empathetic, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied ages, abilities, and cultural backgrounds
• Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office-related machines and equipment
• Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures in the enhancement of a positive educational environment
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults
• Follow specific student educational plans
• Manage and guide student behavior
• Be flexible with schedule (i.e. job duties, responsibilities, staff meetings, training, etc.)

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:

• Assist in the management of student behavior through the use of positive strategies and techniques. Collaborate and execute student’s behavior plans with fidelity.
• Adaptability and flexibility in dealing with a wide range of student behaviors. Patience and understanding when working under stressful situations; may be required to calm distraught, angry, or hostile students
• Assist instructional personnel with the presentation of learning materials and in the conduct of instructional exercises
• Tutor individual students and small groups of students to reinforce and follow up on learning activities
• Work with students with a wide range of physical, mental, social, and behavioral disabilities.  This range includes students with mild academic difficulties to students who are severely intellectually impaired; students with mild physical disabilities to students who are unable to perform basic self-care; students who are shy and withdrawn to students who are acting out (and may be physical)
• Monitor and assist students in drill, practice, and study activities as a follow-up to the presentation of instructional concepts by instructional personnel
• Monitor and assist in the remediation of specific learning problems and conditions
• Direct students into safe learning activities and functions and assist in the shaping of appropriate social behaviors
• Assist in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids for use with individual or small groups of students
• Maintain a variety of records and files, including confidential student records and information
• Operate and assist students in the operation of a variety of instructional media machines and equipment
• Administer and score a variety of criterion-referenced and general aptitude tests, and records the test results
• Bend and lift to help students with transfers as needed
• Support students with inclusionary practices in the general education setting
• Provide support to students who need catheterization, with training provided
• Attend to basic care of students including toileting, diapering, dressing, and feeding
• Perform routine first aid which may include aiding students experiencing seizures or respiratory distress
• Flexibility to learn and accommodate students as they arrive at the program with individual behaviors and IEP goals
• Monitor students at recess and other common areas for safety
• Assist with transitions on and off the school bus
• Assist in maintaining an orderly, welcoming, and positive learning environment
• Adhere to federal and state laws and district regulations, policies, procedures, and practices
• Mandatory reporter for incidents of child abuse, harassment, intimidation, bullying, boundary invasions, fights, substance abuse, etc.
• Abide by employment provisions provided for in the collective bargaining agreement
• Observe strict confidentiality regarding student information
• Maintain regular punctual attendance
• Attend off-site training and workshops as deemed necessary
• Other duties as assigned by building administration

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions:

• Use of a personal computer for extended periods of time
• Use of a telephone and other office equipment
• Ability to perceive the nature of sound; near/far visual acuity, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate business-related equipment, and handle and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job
• Ability to communicate orally; manual dexterity to operate office machines, gross and fine motor skills
• Exert 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry push, pull, or otherwise move objects
• Sit for extended periods of time, running, walking, standing
• Work is conducted in a shared, open, classroom environment with consideration toward equipment noise, confidentiality, voice volume
• Physical ability to tolerate exposure to hot, cold, humid, or windy conditions caused by weather conditions
• May be required with assistance to lift, carry, and support students weighing up to 150 pounds
• A portion of the day may be time spent outdoors and is subject to a variety of changing weather conditions and potentially uneven/slippery surfaces

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.  

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

This position is that of an instructional paraeducator and is represented by Public School Employees of Monroe collective bargaining unit. The position will work a schedule in coordination with the District student calendar. Salary and benefits as determined by the current bargaining agreement. The employee is required to complete all mandatory district training by specified deadlines.

EVALUATION PROCEDURES

Performance shall be evaluated annually according to Board and administrative policies and procedures.

Created:        February 26, 2024

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