Paraeducator, General 18422

Vancouver Public Schools • Vancouver, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Paraeducator, General role at Vancouver Public Schools (VPS). The role is 6 hours per day, 9 months per year, and is Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. 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. Internal applicants need official transcripts on file, while external applicants need official transcripts or ETS ParaPro Assessment results.

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 455 or higher
• 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 positively with direction from the teacher
• Ability to ensure student safety and resolve conflicts
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to effectively prioritize competing demands and be flexible with assigned tasks and schedules
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment
• 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

Nice To Haves

• One year of related experience working with children in an educational setting
• Successful experience as part of an educational team
• 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

• 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

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, and disability insurance benefits
• retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
• paid holidays
• paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, and bereavement leave
• Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Comprehensive Professional Agreement (CPA) for this position VAESP CPA

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED