Ancient Lakes Elementary Para Educator III 1:1

# QUINCY SCHOOL DISTRICT ## PARA-EDUCATOR III

Supervisor: Building Principal, Special Ed Director Bargaining Unit: PSE Salary Schedule Location: Ancient Lakes Elementary Conditions of Work: 180 days, 7 hrs per day Note: Contingent on continued enrollment of the student.

### SUMMARY The position of Para-educator III works under the supervision of the certificated teacher and other staff personnel to assist in accomplishing the goals and objectives of the instructional program within the life skills setting and also high-risk students requiring 1:1 support.

### ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Experience in supporting diverse student needs academically at the elementary, middle, and/or high school level classrooms.
• Develop plans, materials, and activities for students under the direction of the certificated teacher.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and community.
• Experience in positive behavior supports preferred to maintain an environment conducive to learning.
• Understand and apply program activities, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of information and records.
• Work collaboratively with supervising teacher and colleagues.
• Keep documentation/data for teachers when requested.
• Direct contact with students in the classroom.
• Ability to be trained to support adaptive daily tasks such as eating, dressing, toileting. Also may include, but not limited to, medical procedures under the guidance of the school nurse.
• Willingness to teach independent living skills such as cooking, laundry, general personal hygiene under the direction of the certificated teacher.
• Ability to be trained to accommodate high-risk students requiring 1:1 safety and behavioral supports under the direction of the certificated teacher or specialist.
• Assist with implementation of behavioral and instructional support plans, monitoring, and report student behavior and performance by using behavioral strategies, positive reinforcement, social stories, peer facilitation under the direction of the behavioral specialist and certificated teacher.
• Monitor and assist students as needed in their daily routines across setting and transitions.
• Implements and models alternative communication strategies with students under the direction of the SLP and certificated teacher for the purpose of teaching students ways to effectively communicate.
• Intervenes to defuse situations using conflict intervention, crisis intervention, and assist staff as appropriate. This includes evaluation of student behavior to support students at risk of harming themselves or others by following school/district approved procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or Superintendent.

### QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years of study at an institution of higher education (it must meet the criteria of the Higher Education Act Section 101(a). All classes must be at level 100 or higher) OR Associates degree OR Pass the ETS Para Pro Assessment test.
• Experience working with P-12 students.
• First Aid/CPR card or ability to obtain.
• Demonstrate basic computer literacy skills.
• Demonstrate consistent punctuality and attendance.
• Demonstrate flexibility with schedule changes as students needs change.
• Work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Previous experience with children or adults with disabilities preferred.

### 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 Employee Benefits Board (SEBB). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).

• 180 Day Employees: Paid leave benefits to include 10 sick days, 10 paid holidays, and 3 personal leave days.
• 260 Day Employee: Paid leave benefits to include a minimum of 12 sick days, 13 paid holidays, 3 personal leave days, and a minimum of 10 days vacation after the first year.
• Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/hours per day.

### WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands:

• Ability to regularly walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

### PROCEDURE

• Application Online at www.qsd.wednet.edu
• Click on "Employment" and "Current Openings TalentEd"
• All applications must be submitted online through the TalentEd system. For questions regarding the TalentEd system please contact Velma Flores at 509-787-4571.
• Note: Employment contingent upon successful clearance of a Washington State Patrol/FBI fingerprint criminal history background check and School Board approval.

### 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.

### 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.

### NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT Quincy 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 or 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 employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Title IX Coordinator Nik Bergman, Superintendent nbergman@qsd.wednet.edu 119 J Street SW, Quincy, WA 98848 509-787-4571

Section 504/ADA Coordinator Victoria Hodge, Special Programs Director vhodge@qsd.wednet.edu 119 J Street SW, Quincy, WA 98848 509-787-4571

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator DJ Garza, Assistant Superintendent dgarza@qsd.wednet.edu 119 J Street SW, Quincy, WA 98848 509-787-4571

Quincy School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. e A Vega