PORT TOWNSEND SCHOOL DISTRICT

Human Resources – Job posting

 

Position Opening Announcement:                 

6.50 Hrs/Day Paraeducator-Special Education

(May work with students with high needs in supervision)

Port Townsend High School

2023-2024 School Year – remainder of the year only

 

Posting Date:  March 21, 2024                       Posting No. 2023-60

 

Applicants must meet the “Every Student Succeeds Act” highly qualified requirement through two years of college, or an Associate’s degree or higher; or have passed the ParaPro Assessment Test.  

 

SUPERVISION:

            Supervision of paraeducators is the responsibility of the building principal.

            This position will receive daily direction from the building Special Education Teacher.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:     

Organizational skills; ability to manage time and materials in a variety of settings

Understands and uses instructional techniques and strategies appropriate to young learners

Toileting, diapering, feeding, transferring and monitoring of student health based on individual needs

Understanding of confidentiality issues

Ability to teach groups of students and maintain student engagement and order in a variety of situations

Ability to work as a positive, confidant and cooperative member of an instructional team

Demonstrated willingness to accept teacher direction regarding the instructional needs of students

Ability to take data on individual student achievement

Ability to work successfully, collaboratively and professionally with students, parents and staff

Practice positive and clear communication skills with children and adults

Initiative balanced with ability to take direction

Ability to use computers

Conflict resolution skills

Valid First Aid/CPR card preferred

Valid Type II Certification or ability to obtain one

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to work in a small group setting teaching basic skills

Sense of humor

Skilled use of, or willingness to learn, educational computer applications, electronic communications

and basic word processing

Other duties as assigned

 

EXPERIENCE:

It is highly desirable that candidates have experience in the following areas:

1. working in an instructional support role with students
2. working with special needs students and at-risk youth
3. working with students exhibiting challenging/disruptive behaviors
4. Using technology for educational purposes
5. Working collaboratively with co-workers

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Major responsibilities include:

1. Implement and monitor student’s educational program under direction of Special Education teacher
2. be knowledgeable about student's program, goals and objectives
3. implement programs and provide assistance to students as directed, including communication and specific behavior plans
4. observe and gather data about student's progress and development
5. set up and maintain student files, data collection, and records
6. demonstrate flexibility in working in a changing educational environment
7. Support students to maintain appropriate behavior and safety in the school environment
8. follow established discipline guidelines and behavior plans
9. participate in evaluation of student behavior and needs
10. maintain professional composure to work through stressful situations with students and staff
11. Work successfully with students, parents, and staff
12. establish positive relationships with students
13. communicate professionally with parents and staff
14. establish productive role with staff
15. demonstrate flexibility in working in a variety of settings

 

External applications for this position will be accepted until filled.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.  Application materials are available online at http://www.ptschools.org.

 

Salary Range:  $20.72 - $25.49, Depending on school experience

 

BENEFITS:

Benefits include Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, Family Sick Leave, Bereavement Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D, and Basic Life insurance coverages. Retirement is through the WA State Department of Retirement, plans available: SERS Plan 2 or SERS Plan 3

 

A COMPLETED APPLICATION FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS INCLUDES:

1. Completed Port Townsend School District application form
2. Letter of application stating specific qualifications for this position
3. Resume
4. Letters of recommendation from previous supervisors

For application questions contact:

Carrie Baxter, Administrative Secretary or

Laurie McGinnis Payroll/HR Director

Port Townsend School District #50

Gael Stuart Building, 1610 Blaine St

Port Townsend WA  98368

360 680-5755

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Port Townsend School District No. 50 complies with all federal and state rules and regulations, and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, immigration status, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.  Further, the district will provide equal access and opportunity to meet to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society.  The following employee(s) have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Compliance Coordinator for State Law (RCW 28A.640/28A.642) and Title IX Coordinator:  Darrell Thomas, 1610 Blaine St. (360)680-5767.  Section 504/ADA Coordinator:  Shelby MacMeekin, 1610 Blaine St. (360)680-5763.

 

NOTE:   New employees who will have unsupervised access to children must complete a satisfactory fingerprint check with the Washington State Patrol and the FBI.  Employment will be considered temporary and conditional pending a satisfactory background check.  There will be a $50.00 processing fee.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer