Position Type:
Guest Positions (Substitutes)/Guest Paraeducator

Date Posted:
7/17/2017

Hours per Day:
Varies - $16.59 per hour

Days of the Week:
Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday

GUEST PARAEDUCATOR

POSITION SUMMARY:
Paraeducators work in a variety of positions and locations, ranging from Preschool to the Employment and Transition Program. Paraeducators work under the direction of the Certificated Teacher in a classroom, or following the direction of the school staff to ensure the safety of children on a playground or in a crosswalk.

Paraeducators work under many departments and titles, including but not limited to: Functional Core Program, Academic Core Program, Behavior and Academic Solution Room, In School Suspension, Preschool Autism Program, Special Education 1:1, Employment and Transition Program, English Language Learner Program, and Social and Emotional Behavior Core Program.

Paraeducators work in many areas of a school, including but not limited to: Breakfast or Lunchroom Assistant, Crossing Guard, Resource Room, and Health Room.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Supervise/assist students at lunch, recess, Adaptive PE., music, library and possibly in a regular education classroom setting or out in the community.Under the direction of the certificated teacher, the paraeducator will assist students with meeting their IEP goals/objectives and keep accurate records.Prepare classroom and materials as directed.Keep the facilities clean and safe.Assist students with washing, diapering, toileting, assist students with personal hygiene, and other personal care.Work with students that have behavior problems.Assist student on and off the bus.Develop and maintain a positive rapport with students and staff.Report and direct any questions or concerns brought to you by parents or support staff to your immediate supervisor.Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers.Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers.Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality.Relate effectively with parents, staff, students and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community.

The preceding list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or Equivalent,

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis
Have proficiency in basic spelling, math and grammar skills
Possess strong background and training in reading instruction, remediation, and assessment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Pass a criminal background check: current fingerprints on file or be willing to be fingerprinted at the cost of $65.00
Reliable transportation

KNOWLEDGE OF:
School Board Policies and Procedures

ABILITY TO:
Follow written and verbal directions with minimal supervision
Speak, read and follow written communications in English
Possess the desire, skill and patience to work with students with special emotional, academic and social needs, which may include violent behavior
Demonstrate a caring attitude and establish an environment that encourages appropriate behavior and successful learning
Exercise judgment as to when to act independently and when to refer to higher authority
Possess typing, clerical and office machine skills
Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality
Communicate effectively with staff, students, parents/guardians, and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community
Perform basic spelling, math and grammar skills
Interact positively with students, parents and staff in a professional manner and demonstrate a commitment for students and their success
Continue professional growth
Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:
Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools' commitment to "Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future."
Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently stand and walk, bend neck and back, use hands for repetitive grasping and pushing/pulling. The employee is frequently required to squat, kneel, and use hands for fine manipulation. The employee will occasionally be required to sit, climb stairs/ladder, lift and reach overhead, crawl, and lift/carry. The employee must constantly lift/carry up to 5 pounds and must frequently lift/carry up to 10 pounds. The employee will occasionally lift/carry a maximum of 50 lbs. The employee is occasionally required to push/pull a maximum force of 20 lbs.

May require diapering toileting, and or health related procedures.

WORK CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor or conditions and intermittently works near video display. The employee may be required to be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Position regularly requires exposure to angry, frustrated, or aggressive individuals, typically in a school classroom environment.

WORK SCHEDULE
This is a school year assignment. Hours and days will vary slightly from assignment to assignment and can range from fifteen (15) minutes to seven (7) hours per day.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Position reports to classroom teacher and/or department head and building principal. Position is evaluated by the building principal or designee.

REPRESENTATION
This position is non-represented.

LEVEL OF COMPENSATION
$16.59 per hour based on the 2017-18 Federal Way Public Schools' Guest Employee salary schedule.

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
Update 07/2015

Disclaimer
The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status.

Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.