Paraeducator - HP LAP

Bethel School District; Spanaway (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethel School District is seeking a paraeducator to assist certificated staff with instructional and remedial activities for students considered academically at risk. You will maintain program records, prepare classroom materials, and support tutoring under supervision of a LAP Specialist.

Overview includes working within Learning Assistance Program (LAP), delivering small-group instruction, and contributing to data collection and documentation for program progress.

Qualifications

• Experience working with school‑aged children in instructional/remedial settings preferred.
• Education requirements include a high school diploma or higher education credits or certification as a paraeducator.
• Fingerprinting and background check are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist certificated staff with instructional and remedial activities for students at risk.
• Maintain program records and prepare classroom materials under LAP supervision.
• Locate, prepare and modify learning materials; support individualized tutoring as directed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AA degree or higher

72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits

Completion of Washington State paraeducator assessment

Paraeducator Certificate Program

Job description

Position Hours And Pay

• 7 hours per day for 4 days for the first year and 2 days each year following until certification is completed.
• 6.5 hours per day at 178 days per year.

Position pay: PSE Salary Schedule Level 5 - $ 25.40

Important Information

Official Hire Date

Your hire date with the Bethel School District is based on School Board approval. This date depends on multiple factors and may change without notice. Please contact HR with any questions.

Required Training

• Must successfully complete the Fundamental Course of Studies (FCS) and General Paraeducator Certificate of the state mandated Paraeducator Certificate Program per State requirements. Paraeducator Certificate Program is dependent upon State funding.

Minimum Employment Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age; and
• Hold high school diploma or its equivalent; and one of the following
• Successfully passed the ParaPathways Assessment or Pearson Paraprofessional assessment
• AA degree or higher
• Earned seventy-two (72) quarter credits or forty-eight (48) semester credits at an accredited institution of higher education
• Completion of registered apprenticeship program offered by the Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries
• Successful completion of The Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program

Para Testing Information

https://www.bethelsd.org/programs-departments/human-resources/career-opportunities/instructional-paraeducator-requirements

Job Description

This position's responsibilities are to assist certificated staff with instructional and non-instructional activities for students considered academically \"at risk,\" working individually or in small groups, under a categorical remediation program titled: Learning Assistance Program (LAP), including maintaining program records and to preparing classroom materials under the supervision of a LAP Specialist.

Job Summary

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Depending Upon The Individual Assignment, Which May Emphasize Instructing Students Or Performing Clerical And Data Entry Tasks For Others In The Same Category, The Paraeducator LAP May Perform All Or a Combination Of Several Of The Following

• Instructs students individually or in small groups in a variety of subject areas, settings and learning activities. Implements methods to best serve individual students academically and behaviorally under the direction of certificated staff; promotes student understanding of materials. Promotes a positive attitude toward learning. Reinforces concepts and skills.
• Assists with program compliance with statutes and regulations by maintaining accurate data and program records on the computer; maintains records and files in the required format. May collect, input and process data and documentation for the LAP program of an entire school.
• Works as a member of the program instructional team to provide programs and services to eligible students.
• Depending upon assignment, may pull students out of regular classroom for remediation as directed by the program coordinator. Locates, prepares and/or modifies materials for student use under the direction of certificated staff. Provides guidance and motivation to students; facilitates mastery of skills concepts; promotes completion of work.
• Communicates with certificated staff concerning individual student needs and progress; assists with developing schedules for tutoring; adapts and presents lessons; checks and scores student assignments.
• Assists with administration of objective screening of students for program qualification and eligibility; sets up testing schedules, orders tests, scores tests and records results. Communicates information to teachers so they may notify parents.
• Documents progress of assigned student; maintains program coordination records manually and on computer, and assists in preparing student progress reports. Assists with program achievement tests.
• Maintains a variety of program files and records according to established procedures and timelines, including student lists and program inventory; may provide information for program audits; prepares reports as directed.
• Constructs learning tools such as flash cards, number games, and other learning materials; may research and locate learning materials; compiles materials for student assignments; may order materials and supplies as needed.
• Supervises student behavior and assists teacher with classroom management; facilitates mastery of social adjustment skills; ensures that students stay on task; disciplines students as authorized.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, Continued

• Types, duplicates, collates and distributes program materials. May create posters and charts and design bulletin boards. Operates a variety of office equipment and computers.
• Maintains physical appearance of the classroom and assigned areas; straightens chairs and tables; puts materials away after use.

Other Functions

• Alerts qualified district staff to student problems.
• When meets program review standards, provides general clerical support; maintains program files and records, provides teacher support by duplicating materials, and performs related tasks.
• Attends a variety of staff and program meetings as requested.
• May serve on various district committees and/or departmental work teams. Models appropriate and cooperative behavior, including protecting confidential information, consistent with district ethical guidelines.
• Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the school principal. Receives guidance from a basic skills specialist; coordinates with certificated staff.

MENTAL DEMANDS

May experience frequent interruptions; required to deal with a wide range of student behaviors and academic ability; may be required to deal with a wide range of physical or emotional disabilities; may occasionally deal with distraught or difficult students.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Potentially exposed to ordinary infectious diseases carried by students; exposed to student noise levels; use of equipment such as paper cutters in presence of students requires safety awareness; may be exposed to visual display terminal for prolonged periods.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

Education, training, skills, and experience necessary to carry out the assignment, with experience working with school-aged children and instructional and remedial education experience preferred. Associate degree, or two years of higher education, or completion of the Washington State paraeducator assessment preferred*.

Allowable Substitutions

Not applicable.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Demonstrated skill in reading, writing and communicating. Knowledge of basic subject areas such as reading and math. Ability to deal with students in a warm and confident manner. Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments. Ability to organize activities. Ability to follow and give instructions. Ability to maintain accurate records. Ability to be fair and consistent when working with children. Ability to learn and implement effective behavior management techniques. Ability to learn and implement effective instructional techniques. Knowledge of student safety rules and procedures. Ability to learn the use of computers and various software packages for student instruction and record keeping. Ability to learn the operation of general office machines. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff.

Licenses/Special Requirements

Requires fingerprinting and background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury or neglect of a minor. Must complete training in and adhere to district infection control plan.

PSE UNIT AFFILIATION

Pareducator/Special Services

Wages And Benefits

• Salaries/Wages
• Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off or Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Other Compensation
• Non-Discrimination Policy

Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance / Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator, Darius Alexander, [e-mail], 253.800.2019; Title IX Coordinator, Mel Boyd, [e-mail], 253.800.2029; and 504 Coordinator, Melissa Munson-Merritt, [e-mail], 253.800.2301. All individuals may be reached at this address: 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: bethelsd.org.

El Distrito Escolar de Bethel no discrimina en sus programas ni actividades por motivos de sexo, raza, etnia, color, religion, credo, nacionalidad, orientacion sexual, expresion o identidad de genero, falta de hogar, estatus migratorio o de ciudadania, discapacidad, neurodiversidad, uso de perro guia entrenado o animal de servicio, edad, condicion de veterano o militar con baja honorable. Asimismo, ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y a otros grupos juveniles especificados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para atender consultas y quejas de supuesta discriminacion: Cumplimiento de los Derechos Civiles/Coordinadora Escolar de Inclusion de Genero, Darius Alexander, [e-mail], 253.800.2019; Coordinador del Titulo IX, Mel Boyd, [e-mail], 253.800.2029; y Coordinadora 504, Melissa Munson-Merritt, [e-mail], 253.800.2301. Todas las personas pueden ser localizadas en esta direccion 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. Las consultas sobre el Titulo IX tambien pueden dirigirse a la Oficina de Derechos Civiles (OCR) del Departamento de Educacion de los Estados Unidos. Para mas informacion sobre las politicas de no discriminacion y discriminacion por razon de sexo, los procedimientos de reclamacion, y sobre como comunicar una preocupacion o queja visite: www. bethelsd.org.