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*Hourly Wage Range - $27.00/hr - $30.23/hr

Hours per Day -6.75

Days per Year - 191

**Shift -  8:10am - 3:25pm

A complete application will include:

• copy of your high school diploma or recognized equivalent
• unofficial college/university transcripts or results of the Parapro Exam.

 IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

Job Title:                                              Classification Level:
    Special Education Paraeducator II                   E-2  
  
 
Reports to:                                            Working Title:
     Building Administrator                            Life Skills
                                                                 Special Education Preschool

                                                                 Functional Academics                            
 
SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

Job incumbents work 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 primary care of life skills students such as lifting, toileting, washing and feeding. Assignment may be at the elementary or secondary level.

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 IEP preparation at the direction of the classroom teacher. Monitors timelines for due process with re-evaluations and IEP’s under the guidance of the special education teacher.
• Assists with preparation for and 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.
• Assists students with hygiene and personal needs, such as lifting, toileting, washing and feeding.  May prepare and give intervention and medication, or conduct certain medical treatments following training by, and under the direction of, licensed nursing staff.  Such treatments may include, but are not limited to:  catheterization, nasogastric feedings, suctioning, supervision of a student self-administering glucose checks or insulin injections, seizure management, individualized emergency medical plans, etc.
• Administers or assists special education teacher with administration of assessment   instruments.
• Prepares materials for use by student, teacher and parents; types, hand draws, reproduces and collates.
• Maintains class during special education teacher’s absence.  Supervises students during lunch, recess, on and off the bus, assembly, and to other building locations.
• Uses personal computer for data entry and to produce correspondence and reports;      operates typewriter, copier, FAX and other office machines. 
• Under the direction of the special education teacher, maintains students records and files such as FTE count, month end reports, schedules, attendance records, credits earned and required classes and credits for graduation.  May monitor three (3) year evaluations for state compliance.
• May transport and/or accompany students on field trips and other outings.
• May assist with profile development for education and vocation planning.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or it’s recognized equivalent (GED) and; two years of study at an institution of higher education  (72 quarter hours); or an associate’s degree (or higher); or a passing score on a state or local assessment.
• Three (3) years of successful work experience with special education students.
• Completion of the Fourteen (14) Special Education Core Competencies or obtain within the first 90 days from date of hire.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the following:
•    Classroom/behavior management techniques
•    Special Education terminology
•    Lifting, toileting and feeding techniques
•    Restraint techniques
•    Verbal de-escalation
• Ability to work independently and to independently learn operations, procedures. processes and uses of equipment.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment including the handling of confidential matters.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and knowledge of proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to communicate and interact clearly, concisely, courteous and respectfully with students, parents, guardians, volunteers, teachers and other staff in a diverse environment.
• Ability to adjust to new and different working conditions.
• May require personal vehicle and proof of automobile insurance and Type II Driver’s   License.
• Ability to learn and implement medical intervention techniques under the direction of a knowledgeable professional.

Certification  and Licenses

Fingerprinting and Background check.

Valid Washington State Driver’s License and proof of insurance may be required.

Type II Driver’s License may be required.

First Aid and CPR Card.

Paras are required to complete the district provided Fundamental Course of Study (FCS) as outlined by the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB). Positions excluded from this requirement are as follows: Health Room Para, Bus Para, In School Suspension Para, Library Para, Preschool Para.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

College credit with major in education, psychology, counseling or social work.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in regular school building 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.

FLSA:  Non-Exempt                            AFFILIATION: ESPCP

JOB CLASS: Paraeducator                     WORK YEAR: 191 days
  

*Internal candidates may be placed on a longevity step per corresponding collective bargaining agreement.

** Shifts are subject to change.

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 School District 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, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or marital status. The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Address questions and complaints of alleged discrimination to the following individuals at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, Washington 98499-1341: Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director of Compliance and Student Services, (253) 583-5154, [email protected]; Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Jennifer Herbold, Executive Director of Special Education, (253) 583-5170, [email protected]. Title IX inquiries may also be directed to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), https://bit.ly/US-OCR. Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint, is available at https://bit.ly/CPSDHIBPolicy; OSPI required language per RCW 28A.300.286 is available at https://bit.ly/OSPIModelLanguage.