Summary

The District is seeking Substitute Paraeducators to support student(s) in a variety of school environments, including classrooms, areas outside the classroom or building, physical education, and other school settings. This role involves providing instructional assistance and implementing strategies both in and out of the classroom to support certified staff. Paraeducators may work with students individually, in small or large groups, or within structured settings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities may include supporting students who require behavior management, providing 1:1 assistance, implementing behavior interventions for high-risk students, and assisting children with developmental delays. The position may also involve supporting occupational or physical therapy activities. Paraeducators will help students complete academic tasks and skills (reading, language, mathematics) and must be able to operate word-processing and computer equipment.

Previous experience working with children with significant developmental delays and proficiency in ABA methodology is preferred.

Physical Demands:

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth.
  perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is required to stand and stoop, walk, sit, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• The employee will occasionally work in outside weather conditions.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly work with inside conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly work in inside conditions.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Skills/Abilities:

• Understanding of child development and the special needs of children with disabilities.
• Ability to model and monitor appropriate student behavior.
• Maintains confidentiality and demonstrates respect when working with students, parents and teachers.
• Previous experience working with students in an educational setting is highly preferred.
• Previous experience working with children with significant disabilities is preferred.
• Evidence of interest in supporting learning experiences, with the ability to learn and perform essential duties.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with students, staff, and the public.
• Skills, ability, and commitment to perform Parent-Designated Adult (PDA) activities, including administering diabetes care such as carbohydrate calculations, insulin administration, communicating necessary information to parents/caregivers, and implementing Individual Healthcare Plans for medical needs under the supervision of the school nurse.

Education/Training:

• Employment is contingent upon clearance by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
• Be at least eighteen years of age.
• Provide proof of High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current First Aid/CPR Card or willingness to obtain promptly.
• Willingness to complete mandatory training courses through the District’s online training system, Vector.

Monday-Friday 

$17.13/hour

High School Diploma/GED Required

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator who fully and actively supports equal access for all people, regardless of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, and the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, and equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination. The following positions have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator – Exec. Director of Business & Operations, Section 504 Coordinator – Exec. Director of Student Services, Title IX Coordinator – Exec. Director of Student Services. Contact: 217 S. Hofstetter Street, Colville WA 99114 services@colsd.org 509-684-7850. The Colville School District is a drug free/tobacco free workplace. This organization requires a successful applicant to provide eligibility and verification of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act. Notice: The candidate selected will be hired on a temporary basis subject to favorable reporting of a state and national fingerprinting background. An Equal Opportunity Employer.