PARAEDUCATOR POOL: SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Meridian School District • Seattle, WA

56d

About The Position

INTERNAL APPLICANTS Current MESP employees may upload a letter of interest to the FastTrack online application system providing working experience as it relates to the experience, qualifications, duties and responsibilities outlined in this posting. Conditions of Employment Are you a citizen or do you have a visa which permits you to work in the United States? Are you physically able to perform the duties of the job for which you are applying? Are you willing to submit to a criminal history background check? The record check shall include a fingerprint check with the costs to be borne by the employee. IF YOU ARE SELECTED FOR A POSITION with Meridian School District No. 505, you will be expected to meet the following requirements as conditions of your employment: 1. Successful WSP and FBI background clearance check; 2. Washington State Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Release Form; 3. I-9 Employment Eligibility (citizen or legal alien status); 4. W-4 Form; 5. Washington State Department of Retirement Status Form; 6. HIV/Bloodborne Pathogen and Hazardous Materials training (verification of prior training or the district will provide); 7. Hepatitis B Training (if required); 8. Social Security Card and valid Driver's License (for identification upon hiring), to be copied by Personnel Office; BY SELECTING "YES", YOU AGREE TO PROVIDE/COMPLETE THESE REQUIRED ITEMS. I authorize Meridian School District No. 505 to make any investigation of any personal, educational, vocational, or employment history. I further authorize any former employer, person, firm, corporation, educational or vocational institution or government agency to provide the District with information they have regarding me. I hereby release and discharge the District and those who provide information from any and all liability as a result of furnishing and receiving this information. I certify that answers given herin are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. In the event of employment, I understand that false or misleading information given in my application or interview(s) may result in discharge. I understand that also I am required to abide by all policies and regulations of the District. Skills Questionnaire Do you meet the minimum employment requirements for Paraeducators in the State of Washington: Paraeducators must have a high school diploma or GED. Paraeducators must also have completed one of the following: 1. Associate Degree or higher as documented by an official transcript 2. Two years of study: 72 Quarter Credits or 48 Semester Credits as documented by an official transcript 3. Passing score (461 or higher) on the ETS ParaPro Assessment. 4. Paraeducator Portfolio Assessment as documented by Portfolio Assessment Score Report. I meet the minimum employment requirement through Option 1: Associate Degree or higher (If yes, please upload your transcript in the Attachment section of this application.) I meet the minimum employment requirement through Option 2: Two years of study at an institution of higher education: 72 Quarter Credits or 48 Semester Credits (If yes, please upload your transcript(s) in the Attachment section of this application.) I meet the minimum employment requirement through Option 3: Passing score (461 or higher) on the ETS ParaPro Assessment (If yes, please upload your ETS Score Report in the Attachment section of this application.) I meet the minimum employment requirement through Option 4: Paraeducator Portfolio Assessment as documented by Portfolio Assessment Score Report (If yes, please upload your Portfolio Assessment Score Report in the Attachment section of this application.) General Questions Within the last seven years, have you ever plead guilty, been convicted, fined, imprisoned, or placed on probation for violation of any law, police regulation, ordinance, excluding minor traffic violations? A conviction records will not necessarily bar you from employment. If you answered "YES" to Question No. 1, please provide an explanation below. Within the last ten years, have you ever been discharged or forced to resign for misconduct or unsatisfactory service from any position? If you answered "YES" to Question No. 3, please provide an explanation below. Have you previously been employed by Meridian School District No. 505? If you answered "YES" to Question No. 5, please use the space below to list previous position(s) and last date worked. EXTERNAL APPLICANTS External Applicants applying for MESP Paraeducator positions must have the following information on file (uploaded in the FastTrack online application system): 1. Completed Application (Including Conditions of Employment, Educational Background, Background Check Questions, Employment History and General Questions sections). 2. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest providing working experience as it relates to the experience, qualifications, duties and responsibilities outlined in this posting. 3. Resume 4. Two (2) current signed letters of recommendation are required. (You may submit up to three (3) current letters). 5. Documentation that Paraeducator Minimum Requirements are met. External Applicants are also required to provide two (2) Personal References (Contact Name, Email and Phone) in the References section of the application. Benefits Please see our website for benefit information: https://www.meridian.wednet.edu/departments/business-and-finance/payroll-and-benefits/ Attachments Cover Letter Classified Resume 1 Ref. Letter Para Ed 1 Ref. Letter Para Ed 2 Ref. Letter Para Ed 3 Paraeducator Requirement Documentation Other 1 References Confidential Classified Reference Form: 2 of 5 external references required.

Requirements

• Paraeducators must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Paraeducators must also have completed one of the following: 1. Associate Degree or higher as documented by an official transcript 2. Two years of study: 72 Quarter Credits or 48 Semester Credits as documented by an official transcript 3. Passing score (461 or higher) on the ETS ParaPro Assessment. 4. Paraeducator Portfolio Assessment as documented by Portfolio Assessment Score Report.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED