Instructional Para

POSITION: Instructional Paraprofessional LOCATION: Kittitas Elementary School HOURS: 7 hours/ day, 189 Days/year Representation: Public School Employees of Washington Salary: PSE Salary Schedule Benefits: PSE Classified Employee Benefits Position Description: Under the direction and supervision of certificated staff, the Para-Educator performs tasks related to the monitoring and supervising of students on campus during the day including assisting with instruction, one on one tutoring, classroom management, organization of instructional materials, provide support and assistance in computer laboratory, library or media centers, and assist with the parental involvement activities under the direct supervision, planning and preparation of the teacher. Provide assigned supervision and clerical support.

Essential Job Functions:

• Monitors student activities such as drill, practice, and test-taking after lessons and instructions have been given by the teacher.
• Monitors student behavior and assists in maintaining an orderly classroom atmosphere for the purpose of providing an optimum learning environment, including students with disabilities.
• Assists with classroom management, such as organizing instructional and other materials.
• Performs clerical and supportive tasks for staff that are primarily non-instructional in nature.
• Corrects student papers, record grades, prepare supplemental materials, etc. as assigned.
• Monitors students in a variety of settings before, during, or after school.
• Works with students individually and/or in small groups on specific learning tasks and objectives.
• Adapts to a variety of working situations and learns new skills.
• Knows and follows health, safety and emergency procedures of the district.
• Works as a positive team member.
• Communicates successfully with staff, students, and parents.
• Demonstrates professionalism through punctuality and minimal absences.
• Promotes and practices professional growth and development.
• Follows district guidelines and procedures with regard to student conduct and discipline referrals.
• Provides positive behavioral support and management.
• Uses effective strategies to resolve issues.
• Utilizes appropriate strategies and techniques to provide instructional support in the teaching and learning process.
• Maintains academic competency for the purpose of providing effective assistance to students.
• Practices ethical and professional standards of conduct, including the requirements of confidentiality regarding student and personnel information.
• Assist students safely across streets and crosswalks during school arrival and dismissal times.

Other Job Functions:

A. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

• Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent, as described in WAC 179-03-022; and
• In addition, a paraeducator must meet one or more of the following:

(i) Have received a qualifying score on the education testing service paraeducator assessment as published by the professional educator standards board; or (ii) Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or (iii) Have earned seventy-two quarter credits or forty-eight semester credits at the one hundred level or higher at an accredited college or university; or (iv) Have completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington state apprenticeship and training council. Preferred Education and Experience

• Training in state core competencies.

Required Skills, Knowledge and or Abilities

• Ability and desire to work with students.
• Ability to read and interpret general business material.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively respond to questions from administrators, staff and students.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic mathematics.
• Ability to use technology to assist the teaching and learning process.
• Ability to solve practical or complex problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude at all times.
• Ability to practice ethical and professional standards of conduct.
• Ability to interact and work with students.
• Ability to communicate effectively and positively with staff, students.
• Ability to know and follow health, safety and emergency procedures of the district.
• Ability and skill in organizing tasks and duties.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to follow instructions.

Other

• Current First Aid/CPR card

Physical Demands The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following conditions:

• Significant: (i.e. sitting, talking, hearing, walking, vision, color vision, peripheral/depth perception, ability to adjust focus, grasping, handling paperwork, repetitive motion, use of personal computer, looking at a computer monitor, lifting up to 10 pounds)
• Frequent: (i.e. standing, bending, carrying; use of phone; use of copy machine)
• Occasional: (i.e. driving, lifting over 10 pounds up to 45 pounds, reaching above the shoulder, use of fax machine)

Significant - Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of time (5.5+ hrs/day) Frequent - Occupation requires this activity from 33% to 66% of time (2.5 to 5.5+ hrs/day) Occasional - Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of time (0 to 2.5+ hrs/day) This Job description is intended to provide an overview of the requirements of the position. As such, it is not necessarily all-inclusive, and the job may require other essential and/or nonessential functions, tasks, duties, or responsibilities not listed herein. Individuals may perform work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. The District reserves the right to add, modify, or exclude any essential or nonessential requirement at any time with or without notice. Nothing in this job description, nor by the completion of any requirement of the job by the employee, is intended to create a contract of employment of any type.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Internal Applicants: Submit a letter of interest to Casey Widner, Business Manager/HR, at casey_widner@ksd403.org External Applicants: Complete district application on Red Rover https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/ksd403 This position is open until filled. Kittitas 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. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator: John Farley, Superintendent, 509-955-3120, john_farley@ksd403.org ; Brady Widner, Title IX Coordinator, brady_widner@ksd403.org ; Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Jenny La Frenier,509-955-3120, jenny_lafrenier@ksd403.org ; Special Education Director: Sue Ann Bube, sue_bube@ksd403.org, (509)955-3120