Resource Paraeducator - Kitsap Lake (261007001)

Bremerton School District; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Bremerton School District is seeking a Paraeducator to assist teachers with curriculum development, prepare instructional materials, and conduct student assessments. The role includes maintaining student records and supporting students with special needs under a certificated staff member.

The position is 6.0 hours per day, 181 days per year. Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, or AA degree/72 college credits, with acceptable test options such as ParaPath,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• AA Degree or 72 college credits or official transcripts required.
• Test options include ParaPath, ParaPro, Pearson, or Master Teacher assessments.

Responsibilities

• Assist certificated staff with planning and preparing curriculum, materials, and resources.
• Conduct student assessments and maintain records.
• Supervise students to ensure safety and well-being.
• Provide basic hygiene support and assist with mobility as needed.
• Assist with off-site supervision for work-based learning or athletic activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AA Degree or 72 college credits

ParaPath Assessment (Reading/Writing) 324; Math 325

ParaPro Test score 455+

Pearson Assessment score 220+

Master Teacher test >65%

Tools

MS Office

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 or
• 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