QUINCY SCHOOL DISTRICT
PARA-EDUCATOR 1-SPECIAL EDUCATION
Supervisor Building Principal
Salary Range PSE Salary Schedule
Location Assignment Quincy High School
Conditions of work 180 days 6.75 Hrs.
SUMMARY
The position of Special Education Para-educator I para works under the supervision of the certificated teacher and other staff personnel to assist in accomplishing the goals and objectives of the instructional program. Typically in the general education or resource classroom.
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 conductive to learning.
• Ability to work with students with Autism including following and taking any necessary data on behavior plans.
• 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 and in other supervisory capacities.
• Bilingual/Bi-literate preferred to support student diverse language needs and parent communications.
• Other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or Superintendent.
UNION AFFIILATION
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. Click here for more detailed information on benefits. httpswww.qsd.wednet.edu/departments/human-resources/contracts
180-259 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 holiday and 3 personal leave days and a minimum of 10 days' vacation after the first year.
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
• Associate's 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.
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