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Form of work2323 E Farwell Road Mead, WA 99021 Human Services Office509-465-6010Fax: 509-465-7680www.mead354.orgAugust 2, 2023 Vacancy NoticePSE Para Educators/ESSSUPERVISION Para Educator Mead High SchoolMonday - Friday / 7:40am - 2:25pm 6.25 hours per day / Continuing *As with all Special Services postings, duties, hours and location are dependent upon program and student needs. JOB SUMMARYThe job of a supervision para educator is done for the purpose of providing assistance to administration and classroom teachers to maintain a safe and efficient learning environment. Responsibilities include promoting and supporting a positive school climate and culture, building positive relationships with students and staff, student intervention, monitoring and maintaining hallways and parking lots, enforcing student responsibilities and expectations and assigning discipline as directed by administration.
Essential FunctionsProvide instructional support and assistance in teaching and learning as needed in small or large group situationsAssist teachers with various duties related to the instruction of students such as observing, recording data, charting behavior, and classroom preparationFollow and implement plans, procedures, strategies, or tasks as directed by an administrator or certificated staffLearn and apply approaches/strategies to use when working with students in an instructional settingDemonstrate interest in working with students, including those with special needsEncourage and model expected behaviorBuild and maintain a positive, caring relationship with all studentsAssist in maintaining safety, behavior, decorum, and order in common areas including, but not limited to, cafeteria, playground, corridors, study halls, gymnasium, auditorium, locker rooms, parking lots, crosswalks, detention rooms, and school bussesToilet/diaper and feed students, if necessary; may include tube feeding and catheterizationWork cooperatively and respectfully with all members of the school communityDemonstrate sensitivity and respect for diversity among all members of the school/department or district communityKeep documentation and maintain organized records on a daily basisParticipate in training courses in order to enhance skillsPerform basic computer skills such as word processing and emailReport to assigned duty areas promptly and reliablyRemain flexible to changes in assignments or situationsWork independently with minimal supervisionProvide first aid in case of illness and/or injury and report accidents to the building officePerform other duties as directed by the building principalMinimum QUALIFICATIONSEducation/TrainingHigh school diploma or equivalentCurrent first aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain promptly All instructional para educators shall be required to be highly qualified upon hire as defined by federal law. Completed at least 2 years of study totaling 72 quarter hours at an institution of learning; ORObtained an associates (or higher) degree; ORCompleted and passed the ETS ParaPro Praxis AssessmentCompleted and passed the Master Teacher AssessmentKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesDemonstrated skill in communicating effectively with all staff, students, and as a team member, both verbally and in writing Ability to work with students in a warm and confident mannerKnowledge of student safety rules and proceduresAbility to maintain strict confidentiality Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
A person working in this position will exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally while carrying, pushing, and/or pulling to move objects. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unaided and may lift over 50 pounds with the assistance of another person and/or a lift assist. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit; some stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching; and significant fine finger dexterity.
The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or ordinary infectious diseases carried by students. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :As outlined by and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) of the Mead Support and Service Professionals and Policies and Procedures of Mead School District. A typical school year consists of 180 days plus 10 holidays, September through June of each school year.
The individual number of days may vary by position as defined within the CBA. The salary range for the position is: Min $17.73 - Max $ 20.77. Positions qualifying for the intensive care stipend as defined within the contract earn an additional $1.50 per hour.
Salary placement will be at step 1 on the scale for the position unless otherwise noted within the contract. CBAs and Salary Schedules can be reviewed from the Human Resources page of the Mead School District website at https://www.mead354.org/about-us/department-directory/human-resources/new-page https://www.mead354.org/about-us/department-directory/human-resources/new-page Mead policies and Procedures can be accessed online at https://www.mead354.org/about-us/board-of-directors/board-policies https://www.mead354.org/about-us/board-of-directors/board-policies Each employee shall accumulate twelve (12) days of sick leave per year. An employee employed less than a full work year shall be entitled to a proportionate part of the sick leave allowance.
A maximum of three (3) days of annual leave are provided for all employees based on the employee's scheduled employment hours per day to be used for an absence during work hours, or to be accumulated for the purpose of cash out. APPLICATIONMEMBERS of Mead Support and Service Professionals interested in this position need to apply for this position via your login to "MyMead" to be connected to the online application system, Talent Ed Recruit & Hire. Please complete the required information on the internal application, including uploading the required documents to your profile.
All other applicants interested in this position, must apply for this posting through a link to our online applicant system found on the website at www.mead354.org. Upload the required documents to your application. Below is a list of required materials.
If you have questions regarding this process, you may contact Stacey Vivit at the District Administration Building or email stacey.vivit@mead354.org mailto:stacey.vivit@mead354.org . The application, along with all required documents must be complete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR A COMPLETE APPLICATION Your ResumeYour current Letter of Interest, which speaks specifically to your abilities in the position for which you are applyingThree (3) dated and current letters of recommendation (within the last 3 years)Your para pro test results, master teacher assessment, or a copy of your college transcripts Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed before employment commences. The successful candidate for this position must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon clearance by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Mead School District #354 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of 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 of America and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX/RCW 28A.640 Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, Josh Westermann, josh.westermann@mead354.org and/or Affirmative Action officer, Keri Hutchins, keri.hutchins@mead354.org mailto:keri.hutchins@mead354.org , (509) 465-6000 or via mail to 2323 E. Farwell Rd., Mead, WA, 99021.
Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Office at (509) 465-6010 #35048415
