Paraeducator Behavior Support Assistant

Mount Vernon School District 320 • Mount Vernon, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Selection for interview is based on evaluation of complete application file. Employment offer is based on employee evaluations, discipline history and attendance records, training and experience, references, and interview results. Hourly rate placement contingent upon verification of related WA public school experience. This position is included in the classified staff non-supervisory bargaining unit. Union shop requirements and the Collective Bargaining Agreement apply to this position. Employment contingent upon completion and verification of form information and background check with fee to be paid by applicant. Pay for contracted classified employees is distributed once/month on the last business day of the month. Pay for employees who work less than full year is spread through August. Questions concerning pay processes may be directed to the Personnel Office. Eligibility for SEBB medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, and LTD if anticipated to reach 630 hours in the school year. Eligibility for retirement based on 3.50 hrs/day or more for 5 or more consecutive months. Optional tax-sheltered annuities: Omni 403(b) and Deferred Compensation Plan. Personal leave, vacation leave (260-day employees only), and sick leave prorated based on FTE. Classified Personnel Job Description: Paraeducator – Behavior Support Assistant Responsible to: Building Principal Work Year: 180 Days/1.75 Supervision and 4 hours Behavior Support Assistant 5.75 Total General: Perform supervisory and monitoring activities of student behavior.

Requirements

• At a minimum, AA degree or higher, or two years of college (72 quarter credits), or
• Ability to meet State-determined performance standards in reading, math and writing (i.e., para-educator assessment).
• Hold or ability to obtain Right Response Certification
• Must have knowledge and skills of how to support and assist staff classroom behavior management
• Ability to successfully and appropriately work with and navigate complex conversations with parent/guardians
• Previous successful experience working with school age children
• Background and experience with Positive Behavior Systems and implementation
• Skills around social/emotional student support and regulation
• Successful experience working with students with IEPs, 504s, and/or other health impairments
• Must be able to function in a calm, efficient, courteous manner under stress and to exercise careful judgment, confidentiality and tact in the performance of duties.
• Must be able to understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively
• Must be able to work with staff and students; including the monitoring and disciplining of student activities.
• Must be able to obtain a valid First Aid certificate and CPR training if required.
• Ability to maintain consistent presence at assigned worksite and regularly work hours specified under contract.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, staff and other members of the school community.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills desirable.
• Previous successful experience working with school age children desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise student behavior on school grounds and/or buildings.
• Assist teacher(s) with the daily supervision of students for the purpose of maintaining and providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Interact with students and maintain awareness of specific student rules and regulations; discuss problems; observe students for possible illegal substance use or signs of abuse; report situations requiring action to appropriate school administrators.
• Facilitate the implementation of schoolwide behavior expectation systems and training
• Function as a contributing member on the building Safe & Civil Team and Student Intervention Team
• Provide encouragement and reinforcement of positive student behavior.
• Communicate with principal, teacher, counselor and/or office staff concerning individual student needs.
• Provide creativity and flexibility in problem-solving and guidance of students and parents while providing fair and consistent discipline.
• Supervise students that may need more support
• Perform such other duties as, from time to time, may be assigned
• Supervise students.

Benefits

• Eligibility for SEBB medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, and LTD if anticipated to reach 630 hours in the school year.
• Eligibility for retirement based on 3.50 hrs/day or more for 5 or more consecutive months.
• Optional tax-sheltered annuities: Omni 403(b) and Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Personal leave, vacation leave (260-day employees only), and sick leave prorated based on FTE.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree