Paraeducator, General Bilingual Required 17812

Vancouver Public Schools•Vancouver, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Paraeducator, General with Bilingual (English/Spanish) requirements. The role is 4.25 hours per day, 9 months per year, and is classified as Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Successful applicants will receive an additional $1.00 per hour, which is included in the stated pay rate. The District reviews all applications and may invite the most qualified candidates for an interview. The selection process includes confidential reference checks and a criminal background investigation. Resumes should detail education, relevant experience, and skills. District employees are encouraged to review their personnel files. Failure to submit a complete application package will result in disqualification. Internal applicants need official transcripts on file or with the application. External applicants need official transcripts or ETS ParaPro Assessment results with their application.

Requirements

Documentation verifying a high school diploma or GED
Official transcripts verifying an Associate's degree (90 quarter, 60 semester) OR 72 quarter or 48 semester credits from an accredited university, college, community college or business school; OR ETS ParaPro Assessment result of 461 or higher
Must take and pass the LTI written and oral assessment
Ability to speak and translate in English and Spanish, Russian or Mandarin and prior experience working with multilingual and multicultural populations required
Ability to effectively communicate with and appreciate individuals from diverse, socio-economic backgrounds
Ability to learn and use a computer monitor, keyboard, and appropriate adaptive technologies
Ability to successfully implement educational programs and manage student behavior with direction from the teacher
Ability to be flexible with assigned tasks and schedules
Ability to lift, move, physically restrain a child of the size required by the job
Ability to independently and safely escort students around the school building and grounds
Ability to observe the behavior of students, both visually and by listening
Regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements
Treat co-workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times
Serve as a positive role model for students, and practices the behaviors that are expected of our students
Work in a flexible and cooperative manner
Participate in professional learning opportunities to broaden expertise in working with diverse student populations
With support from certificated teachers, identify student learning needs, monitor student progress toward learning goals, and maintain accurate student data
In cooperation with certificated teachers, work with individual students or small groups to achieve academic, behavioral, social emotional, basic life skills and other areas as assigned
Work with small groups of students some of whom have special needs, including behavior needs, assisting with class work
Monitor students to maintain an effective classroom environment that allows certificated teachers to provide small group or one-on one instruction
With guidance provided by certificated teachers, provide instruction where students are engaged and productive
Utilize lesson plans and follow verbal directions to provide targeted instruction to students as directed by the certificated teachers
Collect and communicate information regarding student progress to the certificated teachers in order for appropriate adjustments to be made
With guidance provided by certificated teachers, assist to grade/correct papers and homework utilizing a rubric or key
Provide supervision and ensure safety and security of students
Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by administrator in alignment with their job classification

Nice To Haves

One year of related experience working with children in an educational setting preferred
Successful experience as part of an educational team preferred
Experience which demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and skills in working effectively in a team environment, providing support to achieve the desired goal(s) for the classroom and/or program area
Possess excellent problem solving, analytical, and conflict resolution skills and ability to think quickly

Responsibilities

Ability to speak and translate in English and Spanish, Russian or Mandarin and prior experience working with multilingual and multicultural populations required
Ability to effectively communicate with and appreciate individuals from diverse, socio-economic backgrounds
Ability to learn and use a computer monitor, keyboard, and appropriate adaptive technologies
Ability to successfully implement educational programs and manage student behavior with direction from the teacher
Ability to be flexible with assigned tasks and schedules
Ability to lift, move, physically restrain a child of the size required by the job
Ability to independently and safely escort students around the school building and grounds
Ability to observe the behavior of students, both visually and by listening
Regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements
Treat co-workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times
Serve as a positive role model for students, and practices the behaviors that are expected of our students
Work in a flexible and cooperative manner
Participate in professional learning opportunities to broaden expertise in working with diverse student populations
With support from certificated teachers, identify student learning needs, monitor student progress toward learning goals, and maintain accurate student data
In cooperation with certificated teachers, work with individual students or small groups to achieve academic, behavioral, social emotional, basic life skills and other areas as assigned
Work with small groups of students some of whom have special needs, including behavior needs, assisting with class work
Monitor students to maintain an effective classroom environment that allows certificated teachers to provide small group or one-on one instruction
With guidance provided by certificated teachers, provide instruction where students are engaged and productive
Utilize lesson plans and follow verbal directions to provide targeted instruction to students as directed by the certificated teachers
Collect and communicate information regarding student progress to the certificated teachers in order for appropriate adjustments to be made
With guidance provided by certificated teachers, assist to grade/correct papers and homework utilizing a rubric or key
Provide supervision and ensure safety and security of students
Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by administrator in alignment with their job classification