Non-Instructional Crosswalk Paraeducator - (Temporary) - Longfellow - Pasco School District

LOCATION: Kent-Meridian High School is a 9-12 high school of over 2000 students located within the city of Kent.  KM is the most diverse high school in the state of Washington. It serves a richly diverse student population (81% students of color, 33% of students served in either ELL or SE, 71 different languages spoken); ethnically, racially, and socio-economically (70+% free/reduced lunch). There is a strong commitment by the staff and administration at KM to successfully prepare all students to be successful when they graduate.  To ensure this commitment, KM has converted to a full Standards-based Instruction and grading system. Our transparent Standards-based grading system ensures students are assessed on specific standards and skills tied to scales that are meaningful and frequently measured. Our School Improvement plan is based on rigor, relevance, and relationships. In addition, Kent-Meridian offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for students in grades 11 and 12 as well as rigorous AP and Honors programs in the 9th and 10th grade.  Kent-Meridian also offers AVID, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), a Technology Academy as well as a variety of co-curricular programs including sports, music, theater, and special interest activities.  

Unified Sports joins people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team. It was inspired by a simple principle: training together and playing together is a quick path to friendship and understanding.  The Unified Sports Advisor reflects a world of acceptance and respect by providing Special Olympics athletes and partners with instruction, guidance, support, and encouragement to achieve new goals. They teach sports fundamentals, techniques, and strategy, but they also reinforce sportsmanship, teamwork, team spirit, self-confidence. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the administration of the high school’s Unified Basketball and Soccer Teams which is composed of a proportional number of students with intellectual disabilities and students without.
• Liaison regularly with the school’s athletic director, the Unified Sports Coordinators, and Special Olympics WA to ensure quality program standards are being met, and policies and rules are being followed.
• Develop and implement practice plans in which sport instruction is provided to all participants.
• Organize and lead all practice sessions and recruit volunteer assistant coaches if needed. There needs to be a minimum of two practices each week.
• Impart the philosophy of a positive inclusive sports experience by following the principles of Unified Sports.
• Plan and manage competition strategies for individuals and the team at Unified Basketball and Soccer competitions.
• Recruit students with intellectual disabilities, students with other types of disabilities, and students without disabilities for the team.
• Handle all paperwork requirements and forms required by the KSD and Special Olympics Washington in a timely fashion.
• Attend a Unified Sports® Sport Coaches’ Training.

Persons applying for paid coaching positions must meet district and WIAA requirements including a valid background check. Applicants for head coaching positions must be at least 21 years of age.  Applicants for assistant coaching positions must be at least 19 years of age.  They must also have a valid first aid and CPR card.  The following procedures must be followed in order to apply for paid coaching positions:

1. Complete the KSD classified online application process including professional reference forms.
2. Have successfully completed Concussion recognition and management with Return to Play Protocols training as required by Washington State Law that must be renewed every three (3) years.
3. Have successfully completed Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness and Training as required by Washington State Law that must be renewed every three (3) years.
4. Have successfully completed First Aid/CPR certification.
5. Building athletic directors will monitor the applicant pool for their open positions and contact applicants as necessary.
6. If hired, the paid coach must complete the hiring paperwork and KSD training.