356-CLS-09-26 Special Education Para Educator @ Lewis & Clark

Sylvania; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Wenatchee School District seeks a Special Education Para to support students in a dynamic elementary setting. The role assists a Special Education instructor and may involve one-on-one or resource room support to foster academic and social development.

Minimum AA degree or equivalent or Praxis-tested, with bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required. Duties include reliable attendance and teamwork, with physical requirements noted. Open until filled.

Qualifications

• Minimum AA degree or equivalent or passed PRAXIS test.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Special Education instructor in creating a positive learning environment.
• Provide educational services to students in the special education program.
• May require one-on-one or resource room support.
• Attend to student needs and collaborate with staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Decision making

Attendance/Punctuality

Flexibility

Education

AA degree or equivalent

Job description

POSITION #356-CLS-09-26

Special Education Para

Lewis & Clark Elementary

6 hours per day / 191 days per year

Salary: $21.87 - $24.41 per hour

Assist the Special Education instructor in creating a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal, social and intellectual development of students. Provide educational services to students in the special education program. This position may require one-on-one or resource room support. Other related duties as assigned. ** Building locations subject to change based on student support needs. **

MinimumAA degree or equivalent or passed PRAXIS test required. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required. Ability to make good decisions.Patient, flexible, self-motivated, good communication, teamwork, academic skills and positive social skills and a sense of humor. Ability to relate well to students, parents and staff. May require lifting, prolonged sitting or standing. Attendance and punctuality are important functions of this position.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

This position is represented by Public School Employees of Washington.

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 Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
• 180 - 219 Day Employees - Paid leave benefits include 10 days of sick leave, 2 personal leave days and 11 holidays.
• 220 - 259 Day Employees - Paid leave benefits include 10 days of sick leave, 3 personal leave days and 11 holidays.
• 260 Day Employees - Paid leave benefits include 12 days of sick leave, 2 personal leave days, 14 holidays and 12 vacation days.
• Tuition reimbursement, 50% up to $450 per year for qualified expenses.

https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/health-benefits

https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/collective-bargaining-agreements

Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/hours per day.

Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: The recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility prior to working.

Disclosure Statement and Record Check: Pursuant to Chapter 486, Washington Laws of 1987, the recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he or she has been convicted of crimes against persons listed in the law. In addition, a background check, based on fingerprints, will be requested from the Washington State Patrol & FBI. Employment is conditional based upon completion of the record check.

The Wenatchee School District does not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender 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. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator, Title IX Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, HIB Compliance and Gender Inclusive Schools Coordinator: Eric Anderson, Executive Director of Learning, Teaching, and Schools, [e-mail], 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801, 509 663-8161

El Distrito Escolar de Wenatchee no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, condición de veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión de género, identidad de género, discapacidad o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o un animal de servicio y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar preguntas y quejas de supuesta discriminación: Coordinador de Derechos Civiles, Oficial del Título IX, Coordinador de la Sección 504, Coordinador de Escuelas Inclusivas de Género y Cumplimiento de HIB: Eric Anderson, Director Ejecutivo de Escuelas, [e-mail], 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801, 509 663-8161

Política 3210 y Procedimiento 3210P

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER