Paraeducator I (1:1) Resource Room

Paraeducator IThe La Center School District has an employment opportunity for a Paraeducator I to serve a student 1:1 in a Resource Room environment at La Center Elementary School. Position Summary: Under the supervision of the building principal or designee, the Paraeducator I supports the district's mission by providing academic and supervisory support to students in an atmosphere of warmth, cooperation and service to others. The Paraeducator I works in various school settings including classrooms, the playground and cafeteria.Terms of Employment: 189 days per school year, when school is in session. Six (6) hours and forty (40) minutes per day, including a 30-minute unpaid lunch break, on regular student attendance days and reduced hours on late student arrival and early release days. The work schedule is 7:40 a.m. - 2:20 p.m. on regular student attendance days; 8:40 a.m. - 2:20 p.m. on late student arrival days; 7:40 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. on early release days. Schedules are subject to change based on the needs of the district. The successful applicant may be asked to work additional time before/after school to get the student on and off the bus. This position is covered by the SEIU Collective Bargaining Agreement.Essential Functions: Duties will vary based on the assignment and may include, but not be limited to, the following: Provide instructional services to students under the direction of the certificated staff member Perform student observation and assessment; provide verbal and/or written feedback to assist certificated personnel in evaluating students Facilitate small group lessons to support academic areas as identified by teachers, coaches, or administrators Implement academic instruction assigned by the teacher for individuals (one-on-one) or small groups to assist the students in meeting learning goals Provide 1:1 student support as needed Monitor students within a variety of school settings including, but not limited to, classrooms, playground, cafeteria, restrooms, hallways, bus loading zones, and parking lots Attend training meetings to broaden expertise in working with remedial students Participate as a member of the education team; may attend parent conferences at the discretion of the principal Administer tests, collect data, and report student progress Maintain accurate data collection records and assist with completion of reports Contribute to the collaborative effort of all staff to meet individual instructional needs of students through participation in staff meetings, in-service programs, workshops and seminars Ability to participate in activities beyond the regularly scheduled work day Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and community partners Attend required trainings Maintain a neat, clean personal appearance and traits of a good role model for students; work apparel should be appropriate for a safe and professional work environment Provide a safe learning environment for all students Regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position Perform other related duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications: Proof of high school graduation or equivalent and at least ONE of the following is required: Associate's Degree or equivalent (48 semester/72 quarter hours) from an accredited college or university OR A passing score on a state-approved Paraeducator Assessment Willingness and ability to complete professional development courses required by the State of Washington towards Paraeducator certification A valid CPR card, or the ability to obtain a card, is required upon hire Successful completion of a basic skills assessment may be required prior to offer of employmentPreferred Qualifications: Experience working with students in a K-12 setting Previous classroom experienceStarting Salary: $22.49/hour. Pay rates thereafter are based on the SEIU Negotiated Agreement. Benefits: Eligible employees receive a generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their qualified dependents. Employer-paid basic life, long-term disability, and AD & D insurance are available to the employee only. Additional benefits include retirement through the Washington State Department of Retirement and optional supplemental benefits including supplemental life, long-term disability, FSA, DCAP, and deferred compensation. Paid leave benefits include two (2) days of personal leave and ten (10) days of sick leave per school year, pro-rated based on the employee's hire date. Paid holidays include: Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day following Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, and Memorial Day. Labor Day is a paid holiday when the start of school precedes the holiday or when an employee returns to a regularly scheduled work week or an approved scheduled day before the holiday. Juneteenth is a paid holiday when it falls within the employee's work year. Additional available paid leave benefits and terms of paid holidays are governed by the SEIU Collective Bargaining Agreement.