TITLE:   Adjustment Room-In-House Suspension Paraeducator        

LOCATION: Mountain View High School     

REPORTS TO: Principal-Associate Principals  

DEPARTMENT:  Secondary

 

Hours / Work Times 

 

6 Hours Per Day (8:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. includes 30 minute unpaid lunch)

 

190 Days Per Year (180 student days/10 holidays

 

This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is selected.  The earliest date a recommendation for hire may be submitted is after 09/17/24.

 

 

Position Duration: Temporary

 

Classification Group: Paraeducators Class I

**Click this link to find the salary schedule associated with this position PSE Large Group Salary Schedule

 

Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) offers the following to eligible employees who work at least 630 hours in a school year:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). For additional information click EPS Benefits Information.
• Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (w/HDHP), and other supplemental benefits.

Employees may be eligible for employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).

 

EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this position PSE Large Group CBA.

 

We appreciate your interest in employment with Evergreen Public Schools. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation  including fingerprints Click here for Fingerprinting Services.

 

Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification.

  

STANCE STATEMENT:

Evergreen Public Schools are committed to eliminating the predictability of outcomes by demographic group and we strive to be a diverse community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities, access, resources, and support they need to be successful. With this in mind, our goal is to recruit, hire and retain employees of all racial/ethnic backgrounds who will bring their unique talents and skills into our educational institution to encourage students to thrive academically. Our district aims to provide an equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all students and staff to succeed in a racially and culturally diverse local, national and global community.

 

SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Under the supervision of the building Principal and/or Associate Principal(s), the Adjustment Room-In-House Suspension Paraeducator will assist teachers, administrators, and counselors in developing plans for success for those students who are referred to the adjustment room/in-house suspension.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and the general public.
2. Work with and supervise students who are referred to the adjustment room/in-house suspension on school performance issues such as study skills, time management, goal setting, motivation, tutoring, etc.
3. Work with teachers, parents, counselors, and administrators and other appropriate staff on a plan of action to improve a student's performance or address an area of need. The Paraeducator may answer questions, clarify directions, explain concepts, and generally aiding the student(s) to successfully complete assignments.
4. Collect all work completed by student(s) and turn in to teacher.
5. Enforce all rules and regulations of the adjustment room/in-house suspension area.
6. Keep accurate data on student's behavior and work habits.
7. Maintain an environment that is conducive to learning.

 

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform related duties as assigned.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS REQUIRED:

Vision (66-100%)	Speaking (66-100%)	Hearing (66-100%)
Standing (33-66%)	Walking (33-66%)	Reaching (33-66%)
Bending/Stooping (33-66%)	Sitting (33-66%)	Acceptable Attendance
Use of hands and/or arms for repetitive motion (33-66%)	Writing (Up to 33%)

                                   

MENTAL DEMANDS REQUIRED:

Reading Documents (66-100%)	Verbal Communication (66-100%)	Written Communication (66-100%)
Multiple Concurrent Tasks (66-100%)	Constant Interruptions (66-100%)	Problem Solving (66-100%)
Reasoning (66-100%)	Confidentiality (66-100%)
Percentages of requirements of physical and mental tasks are only an estimate.  Reasonable accommodations for persons with a disability will be considered in order for them to perform the essential functions of the job.
(66-100%) = Continuously	(33-66%) = Frequently	(Up to 33%) = Occasionally

 

 

 

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY:

Computer/laptop, telephone, copy machines and all other tools and equipment necessary to perform the essential functions as listed above.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(Testing may be required.)

1. Light typing/keyboarding.
2. Previous experience working with students in academic areas.
3. Demonstrated ability to work with and supervise students.
4. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and the general public.
5. Must possess personal characteristics of flexibility, initiative, cooperativeness, and confidentiality.
6. Demonstrated ability to operate the office equipment as listed above.
7. Demonstrated ability to perform under conditions of constant interruption.
8. 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:

1. Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
2. Supports a positive school environment that celebrates, respects and values diversity, where learning is made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
3. Participates in activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence.
4. Demonstrates a commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
5. Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
6. 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.

Notice of Nondiscrimination:   

Evergreen Public Schools 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. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

 

Title IX Coordinator Cale Piland Director of Athletics/Activities 13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr. P.O. Box 8910 Vancouver, WA 98668-8910 Telephone: (360) 604-4430

Section 504/ADA Coordinator Cate Winters Health Services Manager 13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr. P.O. Box 8910 Vancouver, WA 98668-8910 Telephone: (360) 604-6711

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator Tracy Thompson Senior Director Human Resources 13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr. P.O. Box 8910 Vancouver, WA 98668-8910 Telephone: (360) 604-4014