Substitute - Paraeducators - Special Education ($22.65/hour) - Clover Park School District

SUBSTITUTE POSITIONS ARE ON-CALL, AT-WILL POSITIONS WITH NO GUARANTEE OF HOURS OR WORK.

$22.65/hr - Substitute Paraeducators - Special Education

$25.17/hr - Substitute Paraeducators that have retired from Clover Park School District

A complete application will include:

• copy of your high school diploma or recognized equivalent

IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

Under general direction of the building administrator and under specific direction of the classroom teacher. The primary purpose of this job is to assist the teacher with implementation of an educational program for special education students by providing instruction as assigned, behavior management, preparation of classroom materials, and physical care for students.

SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

Special Education Resource Program

• Students may be in a general education classroom or pulled out to a different classroom
• Students have specially designed instruction that aligns with general education curriculum at student’s instructional

Special Education Preschool

• For students 3 – 5 years of age in a preschool setting
• Focus on early learning and development benchmarks

Special Education Functional Academics (FA)

• Students in grades K-5 who require small group settings
• Cognitive and adaptive delays
• Specially designed instruction cannot be met in the general education classroom

Special Education Functional Transition (FT)

• Students in grades 6 – 12 who require small group settings
• Cognitive and adaptive delays
• Specially designed instruction cannot be met in the general education classroom
• Additional focus on preparing students to transition to further education, employment, independent living

 Special Education Life Skills

• Students in grades k – 12 who require small group settings
• Signification delays across developmental areas
• Focus on skills for independent functioning through Life Skills Curriculum

Special Education SUCCESS

• Students in grades k – 12 who require small group settings
• Significant emotional and/or behavioral disabilities
• Focus on behavioral and academic instruction

Special Education 1:1 Para

• Students in grades k – 12 who require individual support
• Significant emotional/ behavioral and/or physical disabilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Depending upon the needs of the students and the direction given by the special education teacher, any or all of the following essential functions may be applicable to the job assignment.

• Assists with implementation of behavior management techniques, educational and vocational instruction, and vocational placement programs.
• Instructs students in large or small groups or one-to-one as assigned by and under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Prepares materials for use by student, teacher, and parents; types, hand draws, reproduces, and collates.
• Assists special education paras with students with hygiene and personal needs, such as, toileting, lifting, washing, and feeding.
• Administers or assists special education teacher with administration of assessment instruments.
• Assists with maintaining class during special education teacher’s absence.
• Supervises students during lunch, recess, on and off the bus, assembly, and to other building locations.
• Assist student(s) with transport and/or accompany student(s) in transition activities.
• Assists with management of high-risk students that are severely emotionally disturbed and/or dangerous.
• May work with high-risk students who display significant behavior concerns as part of their disability who display significant behavior concerns as part of their disability.
• Remain confidential regarding student/school matters
• Work as a professional in a collaborative team
• Work as a professional n a collaborative team to support continued learning.
• Create a positive rapport with students and fellow staff member.
• Performs other duties as assigned as requested by the by the building administrator, supervisor, or teacher.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented, as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Short Term Assignments - Education and Experience

High school diploma or it’s recognized equivalent (GED)

Long Term Paraeducator Assignments

• High school diploma or it’s recognized equivalent (GED) and;
• Associate’s degree (or higher) from an accredited institution of higher education; or
• 72 quarter credits from an accredited institution of higher education: or
• Passing score on a Washington state recognized assessment (455).

         Documentation must be provided upon hire.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to accurately and proficiently keyboard and utilize standard office software programs as needed
• Ability to perform basic clerical tasks such as filing and use of office equipment, such as personal computer, telephone, fax, and photocopy machine and audio-visual equipment.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently within established guidelines.
• Ability to supervise elementary, middle, and high school students in large and small groups
• Ability to listen and respond appropriately to student needs.
• Ability to work with students from a variety of multicultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to make sound judgments in emergency or crisis situations.
• Ability to learn skills of verbal de-escalation, restraint techniques and behavior management
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet strict deadlines, and maintain established timelines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a courteous and professional manner with all levels of staff and community members.
• Ability to learn and apply District policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must be organized and dependable.

Certification and Licenses

• Background check and fingerprinting.
• First aid and CPR certification for employee’s assigned to the health room and transportation.

DESIRABLEQUALIFICATIONS

• School district experience.
• Special Education Para experience.
• Paraeducator Program Certificate.
• Right Response Training.

WORKINGCONDITIONS

Work is performed in regular school buildings located throughout the district. Ability to sit or stand for prolonged period of time; use of fingers, hands and arms; operate a motor vehicle, and tolerance of loud noises and physically demanding situations are all required. The employee must lift and/or move 25 to 50 pounds and may assist students with greater weight when required to intervene in student safety issues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work in outside weather conditions and be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, temperature fluctuations, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals commonly used in instruction and/or cleaning. It may be expected that the individual could be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials during the course of their duties. The employee may be exposed to infectious disease as carried by students.

FLSA: Non – Exempt                                           AFFILIATION: ESPCP

JOBCLASS: Substitute Para-educator                  WORKYEAR: On Call, At-Will – No guarantee of hours

*Disclaimer:  Substitute positions are considered "at-will" meaning either party can end the relationship at any time; nothing in the offer of substitute employment, employee manual, substitute manual or other employment documents, or other oral communications shall be deemed to create an employment contract or to modify the at-will relationship; no person other than the Superintendent of the District, has the authority to bind the District to an employment contract or an agreement to modify the at-will employment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. (NOTE: All associated background check fees are the employee’s responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.

Insurance Benefits 

Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours  during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability and basic life insurance benefits.

Clover Park Public Schools benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees for information on available benefit options. 

Retirement and Deferred Compensation 

Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan.  For eligibility information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems' web site. 

Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Clink on the link https://www.drs.wa.gov/plan/dcp/ for information on 457 plan (DCP)  with the Department of Retirement Systems.

To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan, employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clover Park School District 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, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Address correspondence to one of the following individuals who have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr., SW, Lakewood, WA 98499-1341: Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154, Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154, Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154