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MARYSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT 25

Paraprofessional 1 - Speech Language Pathologist Support Pool

MARYSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT 25, Marysville, Washington, United States, 98271


Work Schedule: 6 hours per day (9:20 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.) - 184 days per year (Monday - Friday)

4 positions available

Locations: Quil Ceda Tulaip/Grove and Early Learning Center

Reports To: Director of Special Education

Salary: Per Service Employees International Union Local 925 10-Month Employee negotiated salary schedule at https://www.msd25.org/o/District/page/employee-groups

IN-DISTRICT APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION PRIOR TO SCREENING ANY OUT-OF-DISTRICT APPLICANTS.

Account Code: 2106 26 3110 0000 2000 0000 0

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for providing assistance to students under the direct supervision of certificated staff in classrooms or other learning environments as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalentEvery Student Succeeds Act requirements ( official

college transcript with evidence of 72.0 college-level quarter credit hour

OR official

college transcript with evidence of Associate's or higher degree

OR

Parapro Assessment with score of 455 or higherCompletion of fourteen (14) hours of Fundamental Course of Study training during the first school year of employmentParaprofessional Assessment Information Below:Northwest Educational Service District 189https://www.nwesd.org/?s=Paraprofessional+assessment

Mountlake Testing Centerhttps://www.prometric.com/Completion of an additional 70 hours of professional development, within three years, to obtain the General Paraeducator CertificateAbility to stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, kneel, and stand for long periods of timeAbility to lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds1st Aid & Adult/Child CPR training ( completed within 30 days from date of hire and to be maintained for the duration of this job ) Up to Distict Standards.Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic, and language diversity preferredSuccessful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint ClearanceProof of Immunization (if born 1/1/57 or later)I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control ActCompletion of all district-required training thirty (30) calendar days from hire date

Paraprofessional Assessment Information: Click on link below

Northwest Educational Service District 189

Essential Job Functions:

This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:

Assists students in one-to-one and small group settings to provide additional learning support for instructional areas including vocabulary, writing, reading, library, math, social studies, natural and computer science, and special needsAssists students in dealing with conflict, expressing themselves in appropriate ways, and improving their behaviorAssists teachers in the preparation of learning materials, including making copies, bulletin boards, and visual learning aidsCoordinates activities and meets with teacher(s) on a regular basisAdministers tests and evaluates student progress in topical area and grades assignments and tests as directedAssists teacher(s) in the maintenance of student records and gradesSupervises students and enforces assigned area rulesSupervises and corrects students as necessary to maintain a safe environmentSupervises and oversees student activities and safety in assigned areasMay answer phones, assist visitors, maintain records, collect and distribute materials, inventory, and order and process materialsMay escort students to and from locationsUses computers and related technologiesAttend meeting or trainings as requiredMaintain consistent presence at assigned worksite and regular work hoursProfessionally interact with students, staff, and publicComply with all district policies and proceduresPerform related duties as assignedDesired Skills:

Ability to organize and oversee activitiesAbility to be fair and consistent when working with childrenAbility to deal with students in a warm and confident mannerAbility to remain flexible to changes in assignments or situationsAbility to complete assigned tasks in a timely mannerAbility to follow written and oral instructionsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of staff, students, and the public in a multi-cultural environmentAbility to lift objects weighing up to 40 poundsKnowledge of basic subject areas, such as spelling, writing, reading, and mathKnowledge of safety rules, regulations, and proceduresKnowledge of learning and instructional styles appropriate to assigned grade levels and individual studentsSkills in written and oral communicationsSkills in handling confidential mattersSkills in operating a PC (personal computer) utilizing district adopted softwareSkills in learning and interpreting assignments, procedures, rules, and regulationsSkills in encouraging and tutoring studentsSkills in communication in two languages (English, Spanish, etc.) if applicable

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is confined to a work area; required to have precise control of fingers and hand movements; experiences constant interruptions and inflexible deadlines; and must be able to stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, kneel, stand for periods of time, and lift in order to assist a student with personal care. The employee is required to deal with distraught and/or angry persons and is exposed to infectious diseases carried by children. The noise level in the work environment is acceptable to this particular environment and can vary depending upon daily activity but will remain within acceptable ranges.

Evaluation:

This position shall be evaluated periodically by the Building Principal pursuant to the currently established district procedures and evaluation criteria. The process shall include an evaluation of the employee's performance of the above essential job functions.

Classification History:

Job description developed June 2005.

Job description revised April 2009.

Job description revised April 2011.

Job description revised April 2012.

Job description revised October 2016.

Job description revised September 2023.