Gen Ed Paraeducator - Kitsap Lake (260918001)

ReNEW Schools; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

BREMERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT 100-C is seeking a paraeducator to assist teachers with curriculum planning, materials, and student assessments, including IEP support where needed.

Responsibilities include supervising students, maintaining records, conducting assessments, assisting with curriculum, and providing basic care as required. Eligibility requires a high school diploma or GED and meeting transcript/test requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• AA Degree or 72 college credits preferred/required for regular roles.
• Passing scores on required state assessments or tests (ParaPathways/ParaPro/Pearson/Master Teacher).
• Experience with children in a school setting preferred.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with/without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Instruct individuals or small groups to promote learning objectives and support IEP implementation.
• Supervise students to ensure safety and well-being in various settings.
• Maintain student records and assessments for reporting requirements.
• Conduct student assessments to determine placement and progress.
• Assist certificated staff with planning and preparing curriculum and materials.
• Process daily work, grade, and communicate progress to students and teachers.
• Provide basic hygiene support and assist with lifts as needed.
• Provide medical assistance or therapy sessions under supervision when required.
• Attend meetings and training to maintain skills.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Classroom supervision

Recordkeeping

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AA Degree or 72 credits

Relevant certification/tests (ParaPathways/ParaPro/Pearson/Master Teacher)

Tools

Office equipment and software

Basic math skills

Job description

This position is 6.0 hrs/day for 181 days/year.

To be considered for any Paraeducator position, please provide a copy of your high school diploma or GED equivalent (unofficial copy).

To be eligible for a regular Paraeducator position, please provide ONE of the following:

• An official transcript from an accredited college or university conferring your AA Degree (or higher)
• An official transcript identifying successful completion of 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits from an accredited college or university
• Test results from one of the following (Testing details: https://www.pesb.wa.gov/paraeducator-certificate-program/minimum-employment-requirements/):
• ParaPathways Assessment (Reading and Writing passing score: 324, Mathematics passing score: 325. Must meet both subtest scores) or
• ParaPro Test (Praxis) with a passing score of 455 or higher (test scores must be earned before August 31, 2026) or
• Pearson Assessment with a score of 220 or higher or
• Master Teacher test must exceed 65%.

BREMERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT 100-C

JOB DESCRIPTION - PARAEDUCATOR

JOB SUMMARY

The position of Paraeducator is responsible for assisting teachers with planning curriculum; preparing materials and resources for student instruction; conducting student assessments for placement/progress reporting; maintaining student records. Paraeducators serving special needs students may be required to assist with student mobility; provide medical support; perform therapy sessions as directed; operate assistive technology; and assist with the implementation of the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP).

Reports to and evaluated by: Building Supervisor or Designee

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Under the supervision and direction of a certificated staff member, the paraeducator will:

• Instruct individuals or small groups to promote student learning objectives (i.e. reviewing letters/sounds, introducing new concepts/strategies, assisting students with self-corrections). This includes assisting with the implementation of students' Individual Education Plans, including progress reporting and WAAS portfolio prompts.
• Supervise students to ensure safety and well-being (i.e., classroom, lunchroom, recess, safety patrol, bus duty, parking areas). Supervision of special needs students may include students who exhibit unsafe, aggressive, or self-injurious behaviors or have medical conditions that require assistance and supervision.
• Maintain student records/information (i.e. student daily attendance, grades, individual education plans, assessments); assess and monitor student progress; assist in the preparation of reports and documents to meet district and/or state reporting requirements.
• Conduct student assessments to determine student placement and to evaluate progress.
• Assist certificated staff with planning and preparing curriculum, materials, and resources as needed.
• Process students' daily work; correct, grade, and record papers; communicate progress to students and teachers.
• Assist students with toileting and basic hygiene needs; able to perform a one- or two-person lift.
• Provide medical assistance (i.e., suctioning, tube feeding, disbursing medications, and seizure monitoring) and/or therapy sessions (i.e., occupational, physical, or speech language therapy) as directed by certificated staff or health care professionals. This may include medical assistance that requires specific training by a health care professional.
• Provide off-site supervision of students participating in a work-based learning programs or athletic activities.
• Attend meetings and training as required to improve knowledge and maintain skills.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Significant: talking, hearing, vision, kneeling, squatting, crawling, lifting, carrying.
• Frequent: standing, walking, pushing/pulling, handling paperwork, reaching above the shoulder, lifting up to 35 pounds independently or over 35 pounds as part of a 2-person lift, exposure to blood/bodily fluids, moderate to loud noise levels.
• Occasional: running, climbing, repetitive motion, use of personal computer/phone/vacuum cleaner, use of assistive technology, exposure to chemicals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:
• High school diploma or equivalent;
• 72 college credits or an AA Degree
• ParaPath Assessment (ETS) with a passing score of 324 on the Reading and Writing subtest and passing score of 325 on the Mathematics subtest, ParaPro Test (Praxis) with a passing score of 455 or higher, Pearson Assessment with a score of 220 or higher, or Master Teacher test with a score over 65%
• Some child development course work or training preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience with children in a school environment preferred.
• Ability to perform the essential job functions in the work environment with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Possesses knowledge of child development and learning styles. Ability to assist in planning curriculum and to apply new methods of instruction.
• Skilled in use of standard office equipment including computer and relevant software; skilled in use of current technology or willingness to learn; ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, demonstrating the proper use of grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Possess effective human relations skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision; organize and prioritize work; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, students and the community.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor, defuse tense situations, and remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all work related matters.

Updated February 2013