Paraeducator-Title/Parent Liaison

Location: Butler Acres Elementary School
Position Details: 3 hrs/day, 12:10 pm to 3:10 pm; 191 days/year.

Potential reduction hours due to Wednesday early release, early dismissals for parent conferences, holidays, and last day of school; reduction hours subject to change. Job assignment and/or building assignment are subject to change based on program needs determined by the district.

Pay Range: PSE 1 Salary Schedule

Benefits: This position is NOT eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance in accordance with the School Employee Benefits Board rules and regulations. Paid time off and other benefits are offered in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Public School Employees of Kelso Chapter #1 found HERE.

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This paraeducator position supports parent and family engagement in the school.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Use technology to support positive ongoing communication with families

Run small group instruction

Plan and support family nights

Support classrooms that are in overload

Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
 
Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies.
 
Ability to work independently.
 
Ability to maintain a positive attitude at all times.
 
Ability to remain flexible in working with change in priorities.
 
Willingness to learn and apply new skills to accommodate a changing work environment.
 
Perform all other responsibilities as assigned.
 
Must have regular and consistent attendance

QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures
 
Must possess positive and effective human relations skills � including ability to project a friendly and caring attitude towards all patrons of the school district both by proper verbal and written business communication

Demonstrated ability to successfully relate to students of all ages

Must possess ability to handle confidential matters appropriately and ethically
 
Demonstrated ability to work with student records and data collection
 
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member and analyze situations to define issues, draw conclusions, and determine resolutions and/or action plans
 
Must possess ability to be accurate, detail oriented, organized, dependable, tactful, and be responsible including delegating of office tasks, and coordinating workflow of other individuals
 
Demonstrated ability to use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation in written and oral communication, plus be proficient in mathematics, and read technical information
 
Must possess ability to multi-task with constant interruptions, be self-motivated toward assigned tasks, work independently with limited supervision, work well under pressure, and consistently meet required deadlines
Must possess ability to accept direction and constructive criticism
 
Willingness to successfully upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions
 
Neat, clean personal appearance and traits that make him/her a good role model for students; work apparel should be appropriate for a safe and professional work environment
 
 
EDUCATION:

• Be at least eighteen years of age, hold a high school diploma and/or equivalent, AND must meet at least one of the following options:

1. hold an AA degree or higher from an accredited college or university; OR
2. have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits � all at a 100 level or above at an accredited college or university; OR
3. received a qualifying score on the Education Testing Service (ETS) paraeducator assessment OR
4. have completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council

• Must complete training on the Fundamental Course of Study within the timelines described in RCW 28A.413.070 in years that the program is funded by the legislature

 
OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform all other duties as assigned

BARGAINING UNIT AFFILIATION:

• Public School Employees of Kelso Chapter #1 (PSE 1)  

RESPONSIBLE TO:

• School Principal/Director of Special Programs

  Kelso School District #458 complies with all federal rules and regulations and 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 listed in Title 36 of the United States Code. Kelso School District offers classes in many Career and Technical Education (CTE) program areas, such as Agriculture Sciences, Business & Marketing, Family Consumer Sciences, Health Sciences, Skilled & Technical Sciences, and STEM under its open admissions policy.  Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs. 
  
  The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Holly Budge, Director of Human Resources, Title VII Officer, ADA Coordinator; 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626; [email protected], 360.501.1918; and Gunnar Guttormsen, Director of Student Services/Assessment, Title IX & Section 504 Coordinator; 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626; [email protected], 360.501.1905 
  
  For more information about CTE course offerings and admissions criteria, contact: Melissa Boudreau, CTE Director; Kelso High School, 1904 Allen Street, Kelso, WA 98626; [email protected], 360-501-1800; or Mara Rinker, Registrar; Kelso High School, 1904 Allen Street, Kelso, WA 98626; [email protected], 360-501-1800.
  
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