POSITION TITLE

Substitute Paraeducator

LOCATION

West Valley School District - Various Buildings

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

Under the direction and supervision of the principal or designee, this position will substitute for regular district paraeducators by providing evidence-based student support in the area(s) identified during the evaluation and annual review of a student's IEP.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age 18.
• Demonstrated ability and aptitude to perform the responsibilities listed.
• Possess high moral and ethical standards.
• Demonstrated ability to develop positive relationships with staff, students, and families.
• Demonstrate mature behavior and sound judgment.
• Demonstrated interest in working with vulnerable students with a broad range of disabilities.
• Ability to follow directions, carry out routines, and implement interventions as directed.
• Work independently and take initiative with minimal oversight.
• Ability to interact with and instruct students using school technology.
• Proficiency in basic communication skills and ability to see, hear, and listen to the teacher and students throughout the classroom or school settings in order to supervise and maintain a safe environment.
• Able to meet the physical demands of the position which may include and is not limited to, kneeling, bending, and working or sitting on the floor with students; running after students, based on student needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide secondary instructional support in the classroom under the supervision of the teacher.
• Work with individual students or small/large groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skill initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Operate and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• Help students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher.
• Assist in preparing instructional materials for classroom use.
• Alert the regular teacher to any problem concerning an individual student.
• Assist students with health related needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

                Building Principal/Classroom Teacher

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

                All substitute positions are on an on-call as needed basis.

                Salary:  Substitute rate position will be Step 1 on the negotiated PSE salary schedule.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

A completed application will include:  (only complete applications will be considered)

• Completed classified application form
• Cover letter summarizing your interests, experience and training for the position
• Resume
• Three (3) letters of recommendation OR a combination of letters and confidential references, one must be from the most recent supervisor.

Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed before employment commences. The successful candidate for this position must complete a fingerprinted background check with the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Employment is contingent upon clearance of the background check.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

HEALTHCARE BENEFITS - Employees who meet the eligibility criteria outlined in Chapter 182-31 WAC have access to medical, dental, vision, supplemental life, and supplemental disability insurance through the School Employee Benefit Board (SEBB).

SICK LEAVE - Substitute employees receive sick leave per RCW 49.46.210.

West Valley School District 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 and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Sabre Dahl, 2805 N Argonne Rd., Spokane Valley WA 99212, Phone: (509) 924-2150,  sabre.dahl@WVSD.org.  Section 504 Coordinator, Dan Andrews, 2805 N Argonne Rd., Spokane Valley WA 99212, Phone: (509) 922-5478, dan.andrews@WVSD.org.