Career and Technical Education Paraeducator-Floral Shop (8562 CTE) na Evergreen Public Schools

Career and Technical Education Paraeducator-Floral Shop

LOCATION:  Mountain View High School

REPORTS TO: Classroom Instructor(s)/Principal/Associate Principal(s)

DEPARTMENT: Secondary

Hours / Work Times 

4 Hours Per Day (9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.) 

190 Days Per Year (180 student days / 10 holidays) 

A valid First Aid/CPR card must be submitted to Classified Personnel within 45 days of hire.  Only courses with a "hands-on" component taught by a certified instructor are acceptable.

This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is selected.  The earliest date a recommendation for hire may be submitted is after 10/31/25.

Must meet Paraeducator Employment Requirements as follows*:

1. Be at least eighteen (18) years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent; AND
2. Must meet one or more of the following:

• Have received a passing score of 455 or higher on the Education Testing Service ParaPro Assessment (ETS test/PRAXIS); or
• Hold an Associate Degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or
• Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university; or
• Have completed a Paraeducator Apprenticeship Program (program must be registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council).

*If you do not meet the required qualifications listed above, your name will be screened out from the list of qualified candidates.

Upon hire, new paraeducators will be required to complete state required training offered through Evergreen School District.

Position Status: Program Support

Position Duration: Permanent 

Classification Group: Paraeducator Class II

**Click this link to find the salary schedule associated with this position PSE Large Group Salary Schedule

Salary Placement: New employees will start at the minimum hourly rate in the classification salary range. However, employees who have verified prior years of service of similar occupational experience may receive experience credit towards salary step placement.

Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) offers the following to eligible employees who work at least 630 hours in a school year:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). For additional information click EPS Benefits Information.
• Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (w/HDHP), and other supplemental benefits.

Employees may be eligible for employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).

EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this position PSE Large Group CBA.

We appreciate your interest in employment with Evergreen Public Schools. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation  including fingerprints Click here for Fingerprinting Services.

Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification.

External applicants must include official transcripts (upon hire) to confirm education or ETS ParaPro Assessment results with application.

STANCE STATEMENT:

Evergreen Public Schools are committed to eliminating the predictability of outcomes by demographic group and we strive to be a diverse community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities, access, resources, and support they need to be successful. With this in mind, our goal is to recruit, hire and retain employees of all racial/ethnic backgrounds who will bring their unique talents and skills into our educational institution to encourage students to thrive academically. Our district aims to provide an equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all students and staff to succeed in a racially and culturally diverse local, national and global community.

SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The above position will facilitate high school students, grades 9-12, in the operation of the floral shop during the lunch hour and perform reconciliation of funds.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Demonstrated ability to assist the classroom instructor(s) in supervising and working with students as follows:

• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and the general public.
• Assist in providing one-to-one and group instruction to students.
• Assist in implementing behavioral management strategies using the same emphasis and techniques as set forth by the instructor.
• Assist in organizing, ordering and preparing various instructional materials.
• Assist in floral arranging.

2. Operate class support equipment.
3. Perform a variety of light clerical duties.
4. Perform cash register work.
5. Reconcile daily deposits with building budget secretary.
6. Travel from location to location in order to accomplish tasks.
7. Perform First Aid/CPR as necessary.
8. Coordinate projects for advanced students.
9. Pick up wholesale merchandise from various vendors. 

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform other related duties as assigned. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS REQUIRED:

MENTAL DEMANDS REQUIRED:

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY:

IBM/PC (clone), Macintosh, typewriter, telephone, copy machines, FAX machine, modem, and all other tools and equipment necessary to perform the essential functions as listed above.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(Testing may be required.)

1. Light typing/keyboarding (30-50 wpm.)
2. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
3. Previous experience working with students.
4. Previous experience working with retail floral industry preferred.
5. Must possess personal characteristics of flexibility, initiative, cooperativeness, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
6. Demonstrated ability to operate a computer using a Windows environment and related applications.
7. Demonstrated ability to use the internet and various presentation software (PowerPoint) preferred.
8. Must possess basic math skills.
9. Demonstrated ability to operate the office equipment as listed in the tools and equipment area above.
10. Demonstrated organizational skills, the ability to prioritize tasks, and the ability to follow through.
11. Must be 21 years of age in order to obtain Type II Driver certification to transport students.
12. Must be able to travel from location to location in order to accomplish tasks.
13. Must have or be able to acquire a First Aid/CPR card within 45 days of employment.
14. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with others as part of a team.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:

1. Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
2. Supports a positive school environment that celebrates, respects and values diversity, where learning is made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
3. Participates in activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence.
4. Demonstrates a commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
5. Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
6. The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation or religious belief, with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.

Nondiscrimination Statement:

Evergreen Public Schools 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 employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: