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Deer Park School District #414
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23.5 Hours per week- 4 days a week (Monday - Thursday)
Mondays 9AM-3PM Tue - Thur 9AM-3:30PM
Purpose Statement:
The purpose of this position is to assist students, parents, and staff in locating and procuring library materials for classroom and homeschool use. Typically will work independently with some supervision and assistance from the library team, supervise students within the building and outdoors.
Essential Functions:

1. Experience with homeschooling preferred.
2. Maintains and organizes library material. Demonstrates ability to work in Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, Publisher, Google Suite, Docs, Gmail, etc.
3. Maintains and/or assists with student discipline and maintenance of positive student behavior
4. Prepares materials and supplies for supplemental activities
5. Maintains high standards of health and safety at all times and reports any concerns relative to student protection to relevant staff or the principal
6. Maintains good relationships with colleagues and works together as a team
7. Assists in the supervision of classroom, building and outdoor activities
8. Reports to assigned duty areas promptly and reliably
9. Demonstrates sensitivity and respect for diversity among all members of the school/department or district community
10. Performs other duties as directed by the building principal

Minimum Qualifications

1. High School diploma or equivalent
2. Completion of at least 2 years of study totaling 72 quarter hours at an institution of learning; OR
1. Obtained an associate (or higher) degree; OR
2. Met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate through a formal para-educator competency test. (PRAXIS)
3. Successful completion of a criminal background check.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Small group instructional experience desired
2. Demonstrated skill in communicating effectively with all staff, students, and as a team member, both verbally and in writing
3. Demonstrated ability to work with students warmly and confidently
4. Knowledge of student safety rules and procedures
5. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
6. Self-start independently manage several projects and tasks at a time

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

• Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Current first aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain promptly.

And one of the following:

• Have received a qualifying score on the Education Testing Service (ETS) paraeducator assessment.
• Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university.

Application Procedure:
Current Deer Park Para's represented by PSE: Apply online via dpsd.org/HR/Employment - apply as internal candidate by clicking button in top right-hand corner. Internal applicants should apply by 3/01/2024 for first consideration.
Substitutes and other applicants: Apply via: https://www.dpsd.org/dpsd-human-resources/. Must submit a cover letter, and resume, and provide two reference emails.
Application Requirements

• Applicants must complete the application online: dpsd.org and must include the following:
• Resume
• Cover letter
• Three (3) letters of reference
• Confidential reference checks (at least 1 including a most recent supervisor)

Open Until Filled
Physical Demands and Working Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Seldom (less than 10%)
Limited (10-30%)
Moderate (31-60%)
Frequent (61-100%)
Lifting up to 50 lbs.
Standing
Sitting
Lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs.
Exposure to human-borne pathogens
Lifting up to 25 lbs.
Stooping, bending
Lift assist over 50 lbs.
Twisting, pushing, pulling
Exposure to outside elements
Walking
Salary Range: $16.43 - $20.85 per hour depending on experience.
Contract Year (4 days per week Mon-Thursday, 5.5 hours Monday 9AM-3PM and 6.0 hours Tuesday - Thursday 9AM-3:30PM):
Benefits: This position is benefits eligible including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D, and flexible spending arrangements in accordance with the state School Employees Benefits Board: https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees
This position is eligible for retirement: https://www.drs.wa.gov/
Evaluation: This position is evaluated by the building principal.
As required by RCW 28A.400.303, school district employees are required to complete a Washington State Patrol (WSP) and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) background checks. Newly hired employees are responsible for the completion of the background check prior to hire.
Verification of identity and United States Work Authorization must be completed before employment commences.
Please contact Alexa Allman at 509-464-5509 if disability accommodation is needed during the application process.
Notice of Nondiscrimination: Deer Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities, including employment, based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to:
Civil Rights
Section 504 Coordinator & Title IX Compliance Coordinator
Steve Hitchcock
Suzanne McKibbon
Assistant Principal
Director of Special Services
509-464-5708
509-464-5526
Steve.hitchcock@dpsdmail.org
suzanne.mckibbon@dpsdmail.org