Special Education Education Support Professional 1:1 Access - Mt Tahoma

Tacoma Public Schools; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Tacoma Public Schools in Tacoma, WA, is seeking a paraeducator to provide one-on-one assistance to a 12th grade student with a disability during the school day, under supervision of a certificated teacher.

This 0.8125 FTE position works 6.5 hours per day plus a 30-minute duty-free lunch, totaling 7 hours on campus, with benefits and 183 workdays per year.

Candidates must complete the General Paraeducator Certificate and will undergo 28 hours of district training within four months of hire.

Qualifications

• Requires General Paraeducator Certificate.
• Ability to assist a 12th grade student with a disability.
• Commitment to completing 28 hours of district training within four months.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to the assigned student during the school day.
• Assist a certificated teacher with instructional and non-instructional activities.
• Participate in required training and development activities.

Skills

One-on-one support

Communication

Education

General Paraeducator Certificate

Job description

Tacoma Public Schools

Expected Start Date: As soon as possible

FTE: 0.8125

Hours per day: 6.5 hours plus a 30-minute duty-free lunch period for a total of 7 hours "on campus"

Salary Level: PA4 $29.50 - No degree

PA4 $30.25 - AA degree

PA4 $30.50 - BA/BS or higher degree

Benefits: This job has the full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools.

Union/Days per year: Education Support Professional, 183 workdays, 10 month

Additional Information: This position provides one-on-one assistance to an assigned 12th grade male student with a disability in all school activities and day-to-day needs during the school day; assists a certificated teacher with instructional and non-instructional activities for the assigned student and other classroom students as time permits.

This position requires completion and attaining of the state mandated General Paraeducator Certificate. The Paraeducator Certificate Program offers statewide standards-based training for all paraeducator/Education Support Professionals (ESP), and supports a career growth ladder for those who wish to advance their career as a paraeducator or pursue a teaching profession. Staff will be required to complete 28 hours of training on the Fundamental Course of Study provided by the district. The first two days of FCS training will be required to be completed within four months of