PARAEDUCATOR III

Peninsula School District • Gig Harbor, WA

66d

About The Position

This position supports students in special education programs with a life skills, functional academic and vocational/transition focus under the direction of a certifi cated special education provider. Responsibilities include providing individualized instruction in cognitive, academic, communication, social, motor, and adaptive skills as outlined in students' IEPs, and supporting on-the-job training activities, social, community, and transition skills. Additional duties include assisting with functional and daily living skills (e.g., budgeting, shopping, household chores, functional reading and writing, safety, and transportation), implementing behavioral interventions, collecting and maintaining data to guide instruction, and collaborating with special and general education staff . The role may also involve assisting with personal care and health needs, duplicating materials, providing basic fi rst aid, supervising students across school and community environments, and maintaining program records.

Requirements

• Must show documentation of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must fulfill one of the three following requirements: a. Completed 72 quarter or 48-semester credits at an institution of higher education, OR b. Obtained an Associate's (or higher) degree, OR c. Take and pass the Para Pro Assessment developed by the Educational Testing Service (ETS)
• Unless you have been fingerprinted in a school district within the last two years, you will be required to have fingerprinting done.
• All applicants must submit an updated applicant disclosure statement.
• You MUST SUBMIT an electronic application to be considered for employment.
• HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED (required): A copy of your High School Diploma or Transcript, or a copy of your GED/Equivalent.
• COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS OR PARA PRO ASSESSMENT SCORES (required): A copy of your transcript or a copy of your Para Pro test score.
• COVER LETTER (required): A cover letter is a document sent with your resume to provide additional supplemental information in regard to your skills and experience. A cover letter shouldn't simply repeat what is on your resume rather, it should include specific information on why you would be a strong match for the position in the Peninsula School District. Cover letters may be addressed to Human Resources, the Principal, or hiring team.
• RESUME: A current resume is a written compilation highlighting your education, relevant work experience, credentials, and accomplishments.
• LETTERS OF REFERENCE: A letter of reference, also known as a letter of recommendation, is a document in which the writer assesses the qualities, characteristics, and capabilities of the person being recommended in terms of that individual's ability to perform a particular task or function. Typically, letters of reference are customarily written by a former employer(s), supervisor(s), or co-worker(s) that can attest to the individual's skills, knowledge, and abilities. You may submit up to 3 current (dated within the last 2 years) letters of reference.
• APPLICANT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT (required):The Applicant Disclosure Statement document is a fillable form that mimics the Background Check Questionnaire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a school setting and working with school-aged individuals is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Providing individualized instruction in cognitive, academic, communication, social, motor, and adaptive skills as outlined in students' IEPs
• Supporting on-the-job training activities, social, community, and transition skills
• Assisting with functional and daily living skills (e.g., budgeting, shopping, household chores, functional reading and writing, safety, and transportation)
• Implementing behavioral interventions
• Collecting and maintaining data to guide instruction
• Collaborating with special and general education staff
• Assisting with personal care and health needs
• Duplicating materials
• Providing basic fi rst aid
• Supervising students across school and community environments
• Maintaining program records

Benefits

• Benefits include paid sick leave and Washington State Retirement plan.
• This position is projected to meet the minimum hours worked of six hundred thirty hours of employment in a school year to qualify for SEBB benefits.
• There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Employees are also covered by basic life and long term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees