Substitute - Para-Secretary 26/27

Substitute Para/Secretary

Multiple Locations

Qualifications & Requirements

• High School diploma, or equivalent
• Cleared fingerprints from Washington State Patrol and the FBI on file with OSPI. To make a fingerprint appointment call the ESD at 665-2610. There is a $103.46 charge (tax included).
• Completed yearly online WSD safeschools training (upon getting on the sub list)
• Send SMDR forms to any school district or daycare/learning center you have work/subbed for. Blank SMDR forms can be found on the District website.
• After receiving supplemental paperwork in your email, complete all forms and return it to the District office
• Print or download the substitute reference guide from the WSD website.
• Familiarize yourself with the PBIS Discipline program.

Para Duties

• Work with students and staff
• Redirect students when necessary to keep him/her on task
• Display professional behavior
• Maintain confidentiality
• Be willing to work in small groups with students
• Perform various other duties including supervision and escorting students between classes when necessary.
• Ability to build immediate rapport with students of all ages
• Follow guidelines in the substitute reference guide
• Comply and follow District and building policies, procedures and practices

Bus Para Substitutes - current First Aid/CPR card required plus additional safety training (training supplied by District)

Substitute information can be found at:

Substitutes are employed at will. The District may deactivate a sub from the active sub list at any time, with or without cause or notice and can cancel or deny substitute assignments. A substitute can remove themselves from the active sub list with or without notice and can cancel or deny substitute assignments. No assignment, employee manual, reference guide, board policy, reasonable assurance, other document or oral communication shall be deemed to create an employment contract or to modify the at will relationship. No person other than the School Board has the authority to bind the District to an employment contract or an agreement to modify the at will relationship.

An active listing on the sub list does not guarantee an assignment. If a reasonable amount of assignments are not worked within a 12 month period a substitute may be inactivated with or without notice.

BENEFITS - This position does not qualify for health insurance or paid leave benefits.

Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: The recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility prior to working.

Disclosure Statement and Record Check: Pursuant to Chapter 486, Washington Laws of 1987, the recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he or she has been convicted of crimes against persons listed in the law. In addition, a background check, based on fingerprints, will be requested from the Washington State Patrol & FBI. Employment is conditional based upon completion of the record check.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Wenatchee 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, gender 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, Title IX Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, HIB Compliance and Gender Inclusive Schools Coordinator: Eric Anderson, Executive Director of Learning, Teaching, and Schools, View email address on click.appcast.io, 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801, View phone number on click.appcast.io You can report discrimination and discriminatory harassment to any school staff member or to the district's Civil Rights Coordinator, listed above. You also have the right to file a complaint (see below). For a copy of your district's nondiscrimination policy and procedure, contact your school or district office or view it online here: Policy 3210 and Procedure 3210P