Paraeducator II

Additional Position Information

PARAEDUCATOR- RESOURCE/GENERAL EDUCATION

REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION:

All classroom Para Educators in Peninsula School District are required by law to meet ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) Para Educator requirements:

1. Para Educators must show documentation of high school diploma or equivalent

2. Para Educators must fulfill one of the three following requirements:

a. Completed 72 quarter or 48-semester credits at an institution of higher education, OR

b. Obtained an Associate's (or higher) degree, OR

c. Take and pass the Para Pro Assessment developed by the Educational Testing Service (ETS)

Experience in a school setting and school-aged individuals is desirable.

The Para Pro Assessment is not offered at Peninsula School District. Please contact Human Resources, P: (253) 530-1000 or E: hr@psd401.net, if you have questions or concerns.

• Scores must be 455 or above to meet the minimum Washington state standards
• Test fee may vary
• Photo identification required at the time of testing, if at a facility
• Testing requires a three-hour time block
• How to schedule the exam at home: https://proscheduler.prometric.com/scheduling/testInformation

FUNDAMENTAL COURSE OF STUDY:

• FCS training is offered by the district and must be completed as directed by the district.
• For additional details of the Washington State Paraeducator training requirements, please click on this link: PESB

ADDITIONAL TRAINING: Must complete Right Response training after employment is offered. NOTE: Right Response training is conducted primarily on weekends as a two-day paid training. Must complete training in First Aid and CPR training after employment is offered.

REQUIRED PRIOR TO STARTING WORK: Unless you have been fingerprinted in a school district within the last two years, you will be required to have fingerprinting done. The Olympic ESD 114 (360.478.6881) in Bremerton offers digital live-scan fingerprinting services by appointment for a fee of $83.00.

Please complete all steps in this online application form so that we may fully consider you; click the SUBMIT button to complete your application and submit it to Human Resources.

To be considered for employment, you must first complete the Peninsula School District on-line application and submit supporting documents as required. Applications are reviewed after the closing deadline. Candidates will be contacted by the building Administration to complete the interview process.

The Peninsula School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, 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 in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. If you have questions or complaints regarding alleged discrimination, please call the Peninsula School District Educational Service Center at (253) 530-1000 or visit our office located at 14015 62nd Ave NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332, and ask for one of the following coordinators:

• Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: compliance@psd401.net
• Title IX Compliance Coordinator: titleix@psd401.net
• 504 Compliance Coordinator: 504@psd401.net
• ADA Compliance Coordinator: ada@psd401.net

Conditions of Employment

• Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
• Will you submit to a criminal history background check?
• Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent?
• Have you successfully completed (or willing to supply) an Associates Degree or Para Pro Assessment?
• Are you at least 18 years of age?
• Would you be willing to perform health services including, but not limited to, Clean Intermittent Catheterization (CIC), gastrointestinal tube feeding using a pump or gravity, administration of oral medication by mouth, feeding tube, inhaler or nebulizer, use of a magnet over a Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS) to control seizures, oral suctioning using a bulb syringe or suction machine, provision of a cough-assist procedure, administration of emergency medication using an auto injector, administration of oxygen, and Ostomy care?
• Do you have first aid and CPR training, or would you be willing to complete training in these areas if required by the district?
• Have you successfully completed training in Right Response (principle based de-escalation techniques) or would you be willing to complete this type of training if required by the district?
• Do you certify the answers given herein are true and complete to the best of your knowledge?

Additional Application Steps

PARA EDUCATOR APPLICATION STEPS:

You MUST SUBMIT an electronic application to be considered for employment. The following attachments can be submitted with your application in electronic format (NO PAPER COPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED):

ATTACHMENTS:

• HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED (required): A copy of your High School Diploma or Transcript, or a copy of your GED/Equivalent
• COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS OR PARA PRO ASSESSMENT SCORES (required): A copy of your transcript, or a copy of your Para Pro test score
• COVER LETTER (required): A cover letter is a document sent with your resume to provide additional supplemental information in regard to your skills and experience. A cover letter shouldn't simply repeat what is on your resume rather, it should include specific information on why you would be a strong match for the position in the Peninsula School District. Cover letters may be addressed to human resources, the Principal, or hiring team.
• RESUME: A current resume is a written compilation highlighting your education, relevant work experience, credentials, and accomplishments.
• LETTERS OF REFERENCE: A letter of reference, also known as a letter of recommendation, is a document in which the writer assesses the qualities, characteristics, and capabilities of the person being recommended in terms of that individual's ability to perform a particular task or function. Typically, letters of reference are customarily written by a former employer(s), supervisor(s), or co-worker(s) that can attest to the individual's skills, knowledge, and abilities. You may submit up to 3 current (dated within the last 2 years) letters of reference.
• APPLICANT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT (required):The Applicant Disclosure Statement document is a fillable form that mimics the Background Check Questionnaire. Click on this Applicant Disclosure Statement link to open a blank copy of this form.

PLEASE READ: When you click the Applicant Disclosure Statement link, the form will open in your web browser. DO NOT fill out the form from this view. Instead, save a blank copy of the form to a location on your computer that is easily accessible [such as on your "Desktop"]. Open the saved blank copy with the Adobe Reader (R) program. Mac users: the default program on your Mac computer is called Preview and is NOT COMPATIBLE with Adobe Fillable Forms. Complete the Applicant Disclosure Statement and save the changes to your form and attach the saved form to your online application.

You may submit additional materials if you wish.

Benefits

Upon hire, Employee will be eligible to earn sick leave. This position is not projected to meet the six hundred thirty hours of employment in a school year for SEBB benefits.

Attachments

Class- Cover Ltr*

Class- Ltr of Reference

Class- Ltr of Reference 2

Class- Ltr of Reference 3

Class- Resume

Class- copy HS Diploma/GED*

Applicant Disclosure Statement*

Academic Transcripts/Para Pro*