ECEAP/Preschool, Instructional Paraeducator, Sunset - Cheney School District
Cheney, WA 99004
About the Job
2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR
POSITION:
Instructional Paraeducator (IP), ECEAP/PK* **
*Assignment outside of ECEAP/Preschool classroom when needed may include: After-School Detention (ASD), Alternative Learning Experience (ALE), Bus Supervision (a.m./p.m.), Categorical Programs (LAP/Title), Community Transitions, General Classroom, IEP Support, In-School Intervention (ISI), Library, Locker Room Supervision, Lunch/Recess Supervision, Office Support, PE, Resource Room
SCHEDULE:
7 hours per day; 8:20 a.m.-3:50 p.m. (start/end times may be adjusted based on student/building need); Monday-Friday; School Year
LOCATION:
SSS/Sunset Elementary
SUPERVISOR:
Building Principal(s); Department Director(s)
POSITION TYPE:
Classified, Ongoing
COMPENSATION:
$17.85-$22.51/hour** depending on comparable experience; Pay is annualized over 12 months (if hired after start of school year, spread over remaining months of fiscal year (Sept-Aug))
**An additional $1.00/hour will be added for hygiene-related duties
OTHER COMPENSATION:
For paraeducator positions only:
· $1.00/hour additional pay for positions assigned student hygiene duties as a regularly-scheduled part of daily duties
***Degrees eligible for a salary enhancement as follows, regardless of degree program or position with the district (cannot be stacked in the case of multiple degrees (highest degree stipend will be applied))
· AA, BA, MA degree, or PhD, adds $0.50/hour, $1.00/hour, $1.50/hour, $2.00/hour, respectively***
BENEFITS https://www.cheneysd.org/apps/pages/benefits :
Medical https://www.hca.wa.gov/assets/pebb/20-0046-sebb-medical-benefits-comparison-2023.pdf , dental https://www.hca.wa.gov/assets/pebb/20-0053-sebb-dental-benefits-comparison-2023.pdf , vision https://www.hca.wa.gov/assets/pebb/20-0054-sebb-vision-benefits-comparison-2023.pdf , and basic life and AD&D insurance https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees/life-insurance ; retirement plan https://www.drs.wa.gov/life/new/ ; deferred compensation https://www.cheneysd.org/apps/pages/benefits (DRS https://www.drs.wa.gov/plan/dcp/ and TSA https://4.files.edl.io/1d32/12/08/22/215646-ea9af010-c79a-44a9-8367-e31ba4550e72.pdf ); paid holidays https://4.files.edl.io/376a/10/14/22/221413-20f5dfd6-02e4-4ad8-80db-cc92ea1ae506.pdf ; paid leave https://4.files.edl.io/acd9/11/09/21/050957-d834ab65-c129-4033-8c81-5fa331203c8b.pdf
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent****; Passing score (461) on state-approved Paraeducator Assessment, OR hold AA degree or higher OR have earned 72 quarter or 48 semester credits with college-level courses (100 level or higher)*****; Current first aid/CPR card (training may be provided by District); WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance
****Documentation will be required upon hire
*****Documentation should be submitted during application process
12 college quarter hour credits in Early Childhood Education or Initial or higher Washington state Early Childhood Certificate, or a current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential awarded by Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition.~
~A professional development plan may be developed that results in required credit hours.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Employees working in early learning/preschool settings are vital to the success of the program and to each child’s development. Young children learn through a combination of intentional play and exploration and language-rich environments. A hands-on approach where adults foster exploration, language, and positive relationships is integral to an early learning environment. Employees in this role must be able to foster learning through language and play, must be able to move quickly to promote safety as well as have mobility that allows floor activities and gross motor activities/movement.
Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP, pronounced E-Cap) is funded by the State of Washington and provides an educational setting for children, as well as family support and involvement. ECEAP primarily serves children and families who meet eligibility requirements based on age and family income. The ECEAP/Preschool Instructional Paraeducator supports observation and assessment of children’s development, supports implementation of curriculum and instruction, and assists in maintaining the learning environment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
An employee hired for this assignment may perform all or some of the responsibilities defined below:
Participate in required 320 hours per year of child direct service hours (when 10 or more students are present)
Support implementation of teacher designed instructional activities and classroom routines
Conduct teacher/therapist-designed instructional experiences
Work with individual and small groups of students
Supervise, model, and teach expected behaviors across educational settings, including classrooms, lunchroom, playground, hallways, etc.
Implement individual and school wide behavior support plans and positive interventions
Foster social and language development through various activities and active engagement with children
Promote students’ best interests through positive role modeling and student advocacy
Administer assessment materials as trained or delegated
Assist in preparation of instructional materials and perform clerical duties associated with instructional program
Consistently and respectfully respond to student needs while maintaining confidentiality
May administer medications pursuant to Board policy and pursuant to state and federal law
Assist students with diet, feeding, personal care, hygiene, movement, and mobility needs, as required
Monitor highly structured environments
Support the observation and assessment of students’ development
May lead or support age/developmentally appropriate de-escalation/restraint procedures
Prepare and facilitate family-style meals and snacks for children
Attend training and meetings as required by ECEAP professional standards
Support data entry and recordkeeping in ECEAP and student management systems, as well as daily student data, as needed
Perform first aid
The preceding list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.
Each of the positions at the specific school serves as one unit of the whole team, and as such, is subject to assignment to tasks in other areas within the classification.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must be able to work in a team setting and take direction
Ability to balance firm and consistent discipline with positive behavior intervention and supports (PBIS)
Ability to remain calm in times of high stress
Ability to move quickly to meet student needs, maintain safety and respond to crisis
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to supervise recess/unstructured activities, including ability to respond quickly to an emergency or student need
Must possess organizational skills and the ability to work independently
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, and co-workers
Ability to learn and apply both positive and corrective behavior management techniques
Ability to use proper grammar, spelling, and language in both oral and written communication, as well as basic math skills
Willingness to be trained in district-approved de-escalation and restraint procedures at the first available opportunity
Demonstrate basic computer skills, including the ability to create and modify documents and to adapt to new technologies
Willingness to be trained in lifting techniques and fine/gross motor skills.
Ability to learn and operate a variety of educational/office equipment
Must have access to reliable transportation
MENTAL DEMANDS
Required to deal with a wide range of student, staff and public behaviors and needs in a positive and service-oriented manner
May experience shifts in work schedule and/or work site according to district needs
May occasionally deal with distraught or difficult students or parents
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Amount of sitting, standing and walking may vary depending on the age of students and classroom assignments. Generally, the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing.
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: the employee frequently will stand and walk and use hands for repetitive grasping and significant fine finger dexterity. The employee is frequently required to sit, bend at neck and back, use hands to push/pull and lift/carry; squat, kneel, climb stairs or ladders, reach overhead, lift overhead, and knee stand.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent (documentation required prior to beginning employment)
12 college quarter hour credits in Early Childhood Education or Initial or higher Washington state Early Childhood Certificate, or a current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential awarded by Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition.** **A professional development plan may be developed that results in required credit hours.
All instructional paraeducators must meet one of the following*:
Have a passing score on the state-approved Paraeducator Assessment (https://www.ets.org/parapro https://www.ets.org/parapro ), OR
Attained an AA degree or higher, OR
Have earned 72 quarter or 48 semester credits with college-level courses (100 level or higher)
* Documentation required at time of application
Experience working with students in an educational setting and/or evidence of an interest in supporting learning experiences preferred
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
ECEAP and Paraeducator Classifications on Public School Employees of Cheney Salary Schedule
School year position: 180 days; hours per day and days per week vary by position; district may revise assignment and job location as needed
CLEARANCES
WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance
EVALUATION
The employee shall be evaluated per the terms of the Public School Employees (PSE) Collective Bargaining Agreement by the building principal, department director, or designee. The process shall include an evaluation of the employee’s performance of the above Duties and Responsibilities and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.
CONTINUING EDUCATION/TRAINING
Must complete school safety training within thirty (30) calendar days from hire date and annually thereafter
Must acquire and maintain CPR/First Aid card within sixty (60) calendar days from hire date and as scheduled thereafter
Must fully complete the Paraeducator Fundamental Course of Study within two years of hire
Attend designated trainings as specified by supervisor and/or department director in order to maintain knowledge/skills
Participate in required 320 hours per year of child direct service hours (when 10 or more students are present)
CLASSIFICATION:
ECEAP and Paraeducator (dual class.)
LOCATION:
SSS/Sunset Elementary
REPORTING
RELATIONSHIPS:
Position is supervised and evaluated by the building principal or department director. Position takes direction from classroom teacher and building principal and/or department director.
COMPENSATION:
Placement on the PSEC Salary Schedule**
**Position entitled to additional funds for provision of special hygiene functions as defined in Section 20.5 of PSEC Collective Bargaining Agreement.
REPRESENTATION:
Public School Employees of Cheney (PSEC) a local chapter of Public School Employees Union (PSE) SEIU Local 1948
HISTORY
Job description and format updated: July 2021
Cheney Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, economic status, pregnancy, familial status, marital status, disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions: Title IX/Chapter 28A.640 Officer/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator/ADA Coordinator - Tom Arlt, Assistant Superintendent, Cheney School District, 12414 S. Andrus Rd. Cheney, WA 99004 Phone: (509) 559-4550; Section 504 Coordinator - Franklin Day, Director of Student Support Services, Cheney School District, 12414 S. Andrus Rd., Cheney, WA 99004 Phone: (509) 559-4530.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
POSITION:
Instructional Paraeducator (IP), ECEAP/PK* **
*Assignment outside of ECEAP/Preschool classroom when needed may include: After-School Detention (ASD), Alternative Learning Experience (ALE), Bus Supervision (a.m./p.m.), Categorical Programs (LAP/Title), Community Transitions, General Classroom, IEP Support, In-School Intervention (ISI), Library, Locker Room Supervision, Lunch/Recess Supervision, Office Support, PE, Resource Room
SCHEDULE:
7 hours per day; 8:20 a.m.-3:50 p.m. (start/end times may be adjusted based on student/building need); Monday-Friday; School Year
LOCATION:
SSS/Sunset Elementary
SUPERVISOR:
Building Principal(s); Department Director(s)
POSITION TYPE:
Classified, Ongoing
COMPENSATION:
$17.85-$22.51/hour** depending on comparable experience; Pay is annualized over 12 months (if hired after start of school year, spread over remaining months of fiscal year (Sept-Aug))
**An additional $1.00/hour will be added for hygiene-related duties
OTHER COMPENSATION:
For paraeducator positions only:
· $1.00/hour additional pay for positions assigned student hygiene duties as a regularly-scheduled part of daily duties
***Degrees eligible for a salary enhancement as follows, regardless of degree program or position with the district (cannot be stacked in the case of multiple degrees (highest degree stipend will be applied))
· AA, BA, MA degree, or PhD, adds $0.50/hour, $1.00/hour, $1.50/hour, $2.00/hour, respectively***
BENEFITS https://www.cheneysd.org/apps/pages/benefits :
Medical https://www.hca.wa.gov/assets/pebb/20-0046-sebb-medical-benefits-comparison-2023.pdf , dental https://www.hca.wa.gov/assets/pebb/20-0053-sebb-dental-benefits-comparison-2023.pdf , vision https://www.hca.wa.gov/assets/pebb/20-0054-sebb-vision-benefits-comparison-2023.pdf , and basic life and AD&D insurance https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees/life-insurance ; retirement plan https://www.drs.wa.gov/life/new/ ; deferred compensation https://www.cheneysd.org/apps/pages/benefits (DRS https://www.drs.wa.gov/plan/dcp/ and TSA https://4.files.edl.io/1d32/12/08/22/215646-ea9af010-c79a-44a9-8367-e31ba4550e72.pdf ); paid holidays https://4.files.edl.io/376a/10/14/22/221413-20f5dfd6-02e4-4ad8-80db-cc92ea1ae506.pdf ; paid leave https://4.files.edl.io/acd9/11/09/21/050957-d834ab65-c129-4033-8c81-5fa331203c8b.pdf
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent****; Passing score (461) on state-approved Paraeducator Assessment, OR hold AA degree or higher OR have earned 72 quarter or 48 semester credits with college-level courses (100 level or higher)*****; Current first aid/CPR card (training may be provided by District); WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance
****Documentation will be required upon hire
*****Documentation should be submitted during application process
12 college quarter hour credits in Early Childhood Education or Initial or higher Washington state Early Childhood Certificate, or a current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential awarded by Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition.~
~A professional development plan may be developed that results in required credit hours.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Employees working in early learning/preschool settings are vital to the success of the program and to each child’s development. Young children learn through a combination of intentional play and exploration and language-rich environments. A hands-on approach where adults foster exploration, language, and positive relationships is integral to an early learning environment. Employees in this role must be able to foster learning through language and play, must be able to move quickly to promote safety as well as have mobility that allows floor activities and gross motor activities/movement.
Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP, pronounced E-Cap) is funded by the State of Washington and provides an educational setting for children, as well as family support and involvement. ECEAP primarily serves children and families who meet eligibility requirements based on age and family income. The ECEAP/Preschool Instructional Paraeducator supports observation and assessment of children’s development, supports implementation of curriculum and instruction, and assists in maintaining the learning environment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
An employee hired for this assignment may perform all or some of the responsibilities defined below:
Participate in required 320 hours per year of child direct service hours (when 10 or more students are present)
Support implementation of teacher designed instructional activities and classroom routines
Conduct teacher/therapist-designed instructional experiences
Work with individual and small groups of students
Supervise, model, and teach expected behaviors across educational settings, including classrooms, lunchroom, playground, hallways, etc.
Implement individual and school wide behavior support plans and positive interventions
Foster social and language development through various activities and active engagement with children
Promote students’ best interests through positive role modeling and student advocacy
Administer assessment materials as trained or delegated
Assist in preparation of instructional materials and perform clerical duties associated with instructional program
Consistently and respectfully respond to student needs while maintaining confidentiality
May administer medications pursuant to Board policy and pursuant to state and federal law
Assist students with diet, feeding, personal care, hygiene, movement, and mobility needs, as required
Monitor highly structured environments
Support the observation and assessment of students’ development
May lead or support age/developmentally appropriate de-escalation/restraint procedures
Prepare and facilitate family-style meals and snacks for children
Attend training and meetings as required by ECEAP professional standards
Support data entry and recordkeeping in ECEAP and student management systems, as well as daily student data, as needed
Perform first aid
The preceding list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.
Each of the positions at the specific school serves as one unit of the whole team, and as such, is subject to assignment to tasks in other areas within the classification.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must be able to work in a team setting and take direction
Ability to balance firm and consistent discipline with positive behavior intervention and supports (PBIS)
Ability to remain calm in times of high stress
Ability to move quickly to meet student needs, maintain safety and respond to crisis
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to supervise recess/unstructured activities, including ability to respond quickly to an emergency or student need
Must possess organizational skills and the ability to work independently
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, and co-workers
Ability to learn and apply both positive and corrective behavior management techniques
Ability to use proper grammar, spelling, and language in both oral and written communication, as well as basic math skills
Willingness to be trained in district-approved de-escalation and restraint procedures at the first available opportunity
Demonstrate basic computer skills, including the ability to create and modify documents and to adapt to new technologies
Willingness to be trained in lifting techniques and fine/gross motor skills.
Ability to learn and operate a variety of educational/office equipment
Must have access to reliable transportation
MENTAL DEMANDS
Required to deal with a wide range of student, staff and public behaviors and needs in a positive and service-oriented manner
May experience shifts in work schedule and/or work site according to district needs
May occasionally deal with distraught or difficult students or parents
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Amount of sitting, standing and walking may vary depending on the age of students and classroom assignments. Generally, the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing.
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: the employee frequently will stand and walk and use hands for repetitive grasping and significant fine finger dexterity. The employee is frequently required to sit, bend at neck and back, use hands to push/pull and lift/carry; squat, kneel, climb stairs or ladders, reach overhead, lift overhead, and knee stand.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent (documentation required prior to beginning employment)
12 college quarter hour credits in Early Childhood Education or Initial or higher Washington state Early Childhood Certificate, or a current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential awarded by Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition.** **A professional development plan may be developed that results in required credit hours.
All instructional paraeducators must meet one of the following*:
Have a passing score on the state-approved Paraeducator Assessment (https://www.ets.org/parapro https://www.ets.org/parapro ), OR
Attained an AA degree or higher, OR
Have earned 72 quarter or 48 semester credits with college-level courses (100 level or higher)
* Documentation required at time of application
Experience working with students in an educational setting and/or evidence of an interest in supporting learning experiences preferred
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
ECEAP and Paraeducator Classifications on Public School Employees of Cheney Salary Schedule
School year position: 180 days; hours per day and days per week vary by position; district may revise assignment and job location as needed
CLEARANCES
WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance
EVALUATION
The employee shall be evaluated per the terms of the Public School Employees (PSE) Collective Bargaining Agreement by the building principal, department director, or designee. The process shall include an evaluation of the employee’s performance of the above Duties and Responsibilities and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.
CONTINUING EDUCATION/TRAINING
Must complete school safety training within thirty (30) calendar days from hire date and annually thereafter
Must acquire and maintain CPR/First Aid card within sixty (60) calendar days from hire date and as scheduled thereafter
Must fully complete the Paraeducator Fundamental Course of Study within two years of hire
Attend designated trainings as specified by supervisor and/or department director in order to maintain knowledge/skills
Participate in required 320 hours per year of child direct service hours (when 10 or more students are present)
CLASSIFICATION:
ECEAP and Paraeducator (dual class.)
LOCATION:
SSS/Sunset Elementary
REPORTING
RELATIONSHIPS:
Position is supervised and evaluated by the building principal or department director. Position takes direction from classroom teacher and building principal and/or department director.
COMPENSATION:
Placement on the PSEC Salary Schedule**
**Position entitled to additional funds for provision of special hygiene functions as defined in Section 20.5 of PSEC Collective Bargaining Agreement.
REPRESENTATION:
Public School Employees of Cheney (PSEC) a local chapter of Public School Employees Union (PSE) SEIU Local 1948
HISTORY
Job description and format updated: July 2021
Cheney Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, economic status, pregnancy, familial status, marital status, disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions: Title IX/Chapter 28A.640 Officer/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator/ADA Coordinator - Tom Arlt, Assistant Superintendent, Cheney School District, 12414 S. Andrus Rd. Cheney, WA 99004 Phone: (509) 559-4550; Section 504 Coordinator - Franklin Day, Director of Student Support Services, Cheney School District, 12414 S. Andrus Rd., Cheney, WA 99004 Phone: (509) 559-4530.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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