376-CLS-09-26 Special Education Para Educator @ WHS

Sylvania; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Wenatchee High School in Wenatchee, WA is seeking two Special Education Paraprofessionals to assist instructors and support students in a 6.5-hour day, 191-day year schedule. The positions involve one-on-one or resource room support and building locations may change based on student needs.

Minimum AA degree or equivalent or passing PRAXIS is required; bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required. Benefits include SEBB health plans and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Minimum AA degree or equivalent or passed PRAXIS test required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required.
• Ability to make good decisions; patient, flexible, self-motivated, and a team player.

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; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Decision making

Patient

Flexible

Self-motivated

Communication

Teamwork

Academic skills

Social skills

Sense of humor

Education

AA degree or equivalent / PRAXIS

Job description

POSITION #376-CLS-09-26

Special Education Para (2 positions)

Wenatchee High School

6.5 hours per day / 191 days per year

Salary

$21.87 - $24.41 per hour

DESCRIPTION:

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. **

QUALIFICATIONS:

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.

SCHEDULE:

OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

UNION AFFILIATION:

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).

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

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/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 programs or activities 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

You can report discrimination and discriminatory harassment to any school staff member or to the district's Civil Rights Coordinator, listed above. You also have the right to file a complaint (see below). For a copy of your district’s nondiscrimination policy and procedure, contact your school or district office or view it online here: Policy 3210 and Procedure 3210P

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,

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