Quincy Middle School Sped Para I

Quincy School District • Quincy, WA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The position of Para-educator I works under the supervision of the certificated teacher and other staff personnel to assist in accomplishing the goals and objectives of the instructional program. Typically, in the general education or resource classroom.

Requirements

• Two years of study at an institution of higher education, it must meet the criteria of the Higher Education Act, Section 101 (a). All classes must be at level 100 or higher, OR
• Associate’s degree OR
• Pass the ETS Para Pro Assessment test.
• Experience working with P-12 students.
• First Aid/CPR card or ability to obtain.
• Demonstrate basic computer literacy skills.
• Demonstrate consistent punctuality and attendance.
• Demonstrate flexibility with schedule changes as students’ needs change.
• Work in noisy and crowded environments.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual preferred in Spanish to help support student diverse language needs and parent communications.
• Experience in positive behavior supports preferred to maintain an environment conductive to learning.

Responsibilities

• Experience in supporting diverse student needs academically at the elementary/middle and /or high school level classrooms.
• Develop plans, materials, and activities for students under the direction of the certificated teacher.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and community.
• Experience in positive behavior supports preferred to maintain an environment conductive to learning.
• Understand and apply program activities, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of information and records.
• Work collaboratively with supervising teacher and colleagues.
• Keep documentation/data for teachers when requested.
• Direct contact with students in the classroom and in other supervisory capacities.
• Bilingual preferred in Spanish to help support student diverse language needs and parent communications.
• Other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or Superintendent.

Benefits

• Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision life and long-term disability plans through the School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB).
• Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
• 180-259 Day Employees- Paid leave benefits to include 10 sick days, 10 paid holidays, and 3 personal leave days.
• 260 Day Employee-Paid leave benefits to include a minimum of 12 sick days, 13 paid holiday and 3 personal leave days and a minimum of 10 days’ vacation after the first year.
• Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/hours per day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree