MUST MEET PARAEDUCATOR EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AS FOLLOWS*:

• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent; AND
• Must meet one or more of the following:
• Have received a passing score of 455 or higher on the Education Testing Service ParaPro Assessment (ETS test/PRAXIS); or
• Hold an Associate Degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or
• Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university; or
• Have completed a Paraeducator Apprenticeship Program (program must be registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council).
• If you do not meet the required qualifications listed above, your name will be screened out from the list of qualified candidates.

SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Under the supervision of the building Principal, the Intervention Paraeducator will assist in the delivery of instructional activities, working closely with students on an individual as well as a small group basis. They will collaborate with administrators, teachers and counselors in the delivery of a tutoring program to assist students in reaching and maintaining academic and behavioral success.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• AA degree or higher, the equivalent of two years of college, or has passed the ETS ParaPro Assessment (also known as the Praxis) with a score of 461 or greater.
• Basic typing/keyboarding.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience working with students in academic areas preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and parents.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and supervise students.
• Must possess personal characteristics of flexibility, initiative, cooperativeness, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability or willingness to learn computer skills.
• Demonstrated ability to operate the office equipment as listed above.
• Demonstrated ability to perform under conditions of constant interruption.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with others as part of a team.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:

• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Supports a positive school environment that celebrates, respects and values diversity, where learning is made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
• Participates in activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence.
• Demonstrates a commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
• Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
• The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation or religious belief, with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assist the Academic Interventionist and/or Classroom Teacher in providing social and/or academic interventions to elementary and/or secondary students as follows:

• Communicate effectively with students.
• Assist in providing one-to-one and group instruction to students according to instructional goals.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining a learning environment to accelerate academic and social-emotional learning.
• Utilize the principles and processes of student-centered instruction in providing support for academic and social outcomes.
• Utilize foundational academic and social-emotional concepts to provide effective student support.
• Maintain accurate data on student progress.
• Assist in administering and scoring formal and informal tests.
• Implement behavioral management strategies using the emphasis and techniques that have been outlined by the instructor and intervention plan.
• Assist in organizing and preparing a variety of instructional materials.
• Assist in State/Federal recordkeeping as necessary.
• Attend various training sessions as necessary so as to maintain an up-to-date understanding of the program.