Position #17565: Para/Bilingual Preferred/ELL/ESL

Posting Dates: 6/21/2021 – 6/25/2021 (Or Until Filled)

Location: Highlands Middle School
Hours: 6 Hours per Day, 180 Days per Year

JOB DESCRIPTION
The paraeducator in this position will work directly with students in the classroom setting with the goal of improving student reading, writing and math skills. This paraeducator will be responsible for carrying through prescribed instructional programs under the direct supervision of certificated staff. Other duties include adapting and making materials appropriate to instructional needs, recess supervision, maintaining accurate records, and performing other paraeducator duties as assigned by the supervisor.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

All applications must be submitted to the Kennewick School District online at www.choosekennewick.com.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1. Must have High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Must have an AA degree OR 72 quarter college credits OR 48 semester college credits OR a passing score on the ETS test.
3. Must attach unofficial transcript proving AA or equivalent to application. Official transcripts of all levels of education, including high school, required within 30 days of hire.
4. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
5. Must be able to meet the Physical Demands of the position.
6. Must pass a basic skills test.
7. Completion of Safe Schools Web Based Training within 30 days of hire and yearly thereafter.
8. Must pass a background check, which includes employee paid fingerprinting.
9. Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have received approved exemption by October 18, 2021.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

1. Required academic skills to assist students (i.e. knowledge in sciences, language arts, math, reading and social studies).
2. Must uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures.
3. Must take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
4. Must attend in-service trainings or other meetings as required, as well as attend any training as directed by management.
5. Evidence of ability to assess and correct issues involving safety.
6. Evidence of ability to establish and maintain a tactful, cooperative and effective relationship with students, parents, staff, fellow employees and management.
7. Evidence of ability to approach assigned work in a professional manner, working toward the common goal of teamwork, pride in service delivery and continuous improvement
8. Must demonstrate sufficient command of the English language to communicate verbally and in writing with students, parents, district staff members and other concerned people regarding all aspects of their job related activities.
9. Must be able to use basic computer programs to maintain records, enter timecard information and read and respond to email.
10. Must be willing to become first-aid certified if required.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

1. Bilingual English/Spanish oral skills. High level of literacy in both written and oral Spanish.
2. Recent experience working with student of diverse ethnic background
3. Able to relate effectively with children in a bilingual/bicultural setting
4. Proficient in providing supplemental reading instruction
5. Knowledge of second language acquisition, effective ESL strategies and methods.
6. Able to follow directions from supervising teach and carry out prescribed instructional management program.
7. Able to model appropriate behaviors and consistent intervention procedures with students.
8. Able and willing to work in a team setting.
9. Able to use office equipment, including keyboarding and data processing. Able to utilize computer and basic functions.
10. Effectively communicates and develops relationship with students, teachers, administrators, parents and public.
11. Able to work with interruptions while balancing daily responsibilities.
12. Able to monitor student progress under teacher supervision.
13. Evidence of ability to be a self-starter.
14. Evidence of excellent attendance, punctuality, and dependability.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 
The paraeducator in this position will:

1. Assist with instruction as directed by certificated staff using developmentally appropriate activities.
2. Participate in assessment activities.
3. Prepare instructional materials as requested.
4. Participate in staff in-service training, meetings, and activities.
5. Maintain records as necessary for efficient procedures and evaluation.
6. Maintain professionalism by being confidential with all school-related information.
7. Act as interpreter/translator for conferences, parent meetings and written
8. Accomplish all tasks in a professional manner. Model appropriate and healthy adult behavior.
9. Interact with people and speak in a manner that reflects community standards of politeness, civility and human sensitivity.
10. Perform all other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor pertaining to job classification.
11. Perform all duties of the position within the scope of Kennewick School District policies and procedures, including regular attendance and punctuality.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Mobility: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, push or pull 18-26 lbs., sit, kneel and crouch, twist and bend, use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arm.

• Sense: The employee is required to talk/hear conversations and other sounds. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. The employee is required to taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

• Lifting: The employee must be able to lift or move up to 18-26 pounds; must also be able to lift overhead. The employee may be required to physically move quickly in an emergency or while performing student supervision duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Hazards: While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work outdoors in a wide variety of temperatures; from -10 degrees F to 100 degrees F +. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in this work environment is moderate.

Kennewick School District's Non-Discrimination Policy

The Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on 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 use of trained dog, guide or service animal by a person with a disability, 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:

Civil Rights & Equity: Douglas Christensen - (509) 222-5010 (doug.christensen@ksd.org)

Section 504, Title IX: Brian Leavitt - (509) 222-5003 (brian.leavitt@ksd.org)

This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in all education programs and/or extra-curricular school activities in the Kennewick School District. 

Applicants: Inquiries regarding compliance procedures or requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to the School District’s Associate Superintendent or Director of Human Resources.

Kennewick School District Contact Names and Telephone Numbers:

Doug Christensen, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources

(509)222-5010

Doug.Christensen@ksd.org

Certificated ADA

Toni Neidhold, Director of Human Resources

(509)222-6414

Toni.Neidhold@ksd.org

Classified ADA

Kennewick School District

1000 West 4^th Avenue

Kennewick, WA 99336