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Kelso School District

Paraeducator - SpEd/Significant

Kelso School District, Kelso, Washington, United States, 98626


Position Type:Classified/Paraeducator

Date Posted:11/7/2024

Location:Barnes Elementary

Closing Date:until filledLocastion:

Barnes Elementary SchoolPosition Details:

6.75 hrs/day, 8:30am to 3:45pm; 190 days/year.

Potential reduction hours due to Wednesday early release, early dismissals for parent conferences, holidays, and last day of school; reduction hours subject to change. Job assignment and/or building assignment are subject to change based on program needs determined by the district.

Pay Range: PSE 1 Salary ScheduleBenefits:

This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance in accordance with the School Employee Benefits Board rules and regulations. Information about benefits offered can be found

HERE . Paid time off and other benefits are offered in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Public School Employees of Kelso Chapter #1 found HERE.

School employees | Washington State Health Care Authority

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To assist the special education teacher in maintaining necessary recordsUndertake with the timely submission of IEPs and progress reports and documentation of provision of services related to an IEPAssist in daily hygiene activities, including personal care (toileting, grooming etc.) for students with disabilities, if neededSupervise students in the cafeteria, classroom, on school grounds and in the community as neededTake all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilitiesAssist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policiesMust have regular and consistent attendance

QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of diversity among individual students and the ability to set appropriate expectations for individual studentsMust possess valid first aid and CPR cards (or obtain upon employment) and be willing to keep cards currentMust possess valid CPI training (or obtain upon employment)Previous experience or training in working with students with disabilities preferredMust have physical ability to lift, position and/or transfer students (with assistance as may be required) up to 21 years of ageDemonstrated ability to work cooperatively with teachers, parents and students with disabilitiesDemonstrated ability to work as a team member and be able to project a positive, friendly and caring attitude toward othersDemonstrated ability and willingness to participate in activities and responsibilities as assigned by the classroom teacherDemonstrated ability to work independently under the direction of the classroom teacher, while accepting direction and constructive criticismDemonstrated ability to handle confidential matters appropriately and ethicallyDemonstrated ability to work with student records and data collectionAbility to effectively supervise students in all school areasWillingness to participate in classroom team meetings, in-service offerings and local workshopsDemonstrated ability to use proper grammar and spelling in written and oral communication and be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writingAbility to use multiple communication systems such as email, computers, document readers, and smart boardsNeat, clean personal appearance and personal traits that make him/her a good role model for students; work apparel should be appropriate for a professional and safe work environment

EDUCATION:

Be at least eighteen years of age, hold a high school diploma and/or equivalent,

AND

must meet at least one of the following options:hold an AA degree or higher from an accredited college or university;

ORhave earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits - all at a 100 level or above at an accredited college or university;

ORreceived a qualifying score on the Education Testing Service (ETS) paraeducator assessment

ORhave completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training CouncilMust complete training on the Fundamental Course of Study within the timelines described in RCW 28A.413.070 in years that the program is funded by the legislature

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Perform all other duties as assigned

BARGAINING UNIT AFFILIATION:

Public School Employees of Kelso Chapter #1 (PSE 1)

RESPONSIBLE TO:

School Principal/Director of Special Programs

Kelso School District #458 complies with all federal rules and regulations and 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 listed in Title 36 of the United States Code. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Holly Budge, Director of Human Resources, the school district's Title VII Officer and ADA Coordinator. People of disability may request reasonable accommodation in the hiring process by contacting, Holly Budge, Director of Human Resources, 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626 or (360) 501-1924.

Inquiries regarding compliance procedures regarding students may be directed to Gunnar Guttormsen, Director of Student Services, the school district's Title IX & Section 504 Coordinator, 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626 (360) 501-1900.

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