Position #21925: Para/ECEAP Preschool Program/Bilingual Preferred

Posting Dates:  11/13/2024 – 11/29/2024 (Or Until Filled)

Location: ECEAP Program 

Hours: 8 Hours per day, 180 Days per year

 

*Those who do not have 30 college quarter credits in Early Childhood Education or possess a valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Early Childhood Education (Pre-K-Grade 3) or Early Childhood Special Education will be paid at Level 1 (minimum starting wage $19.62) until requirements are met and documentation turned in to Human Resources.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Para educator will work successfully as part of a team of early childhood educators to provide developmentally appropriate experiences for three and four-year-old children in a preschool setting and visit families as per program design.

 

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.ksd.org.

 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

 

1. Successful experience pertinent to direct involvement with low income families, a high school diploma or equivalent and one of the following:

   • An associate or higher degree with the equivalent of 30 college quarter credits in Early Childhood Education. These 30 credits may be included in the degree or in addition to the degree.

   OR

   • A valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Early Childhood Education (Pre-K-Grade 3) or Early Childhood Special Education.

   OR

   • If the best candidate for the position does not meet the above qualifications, the candidate must have a minimum of an AA degree OR 72 quarter hours OR 48 semester hours of college level classes as proven by an official transcript OR have passed the Paraeducators ETS test as proven by an ETS transcript. The candidate must then commit to a Professional Development Plan (PDP) to fully meet the qualifications of the position within 5 years of date of hire.
2. Must attach unofficial transcript proving AA degree or equivalent to application. Official transcripts of all levels of education, including high school, required within 30 days of hire.
3. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
4. Must be able to meet the Physical Demands of the position.
5. Must pass a basic skills test.
6. Completion of Safe Schools Web Based Training within 30 days of hire and yearly thereafter.
7. Must pass a background check, which includes employee paid fingerprinting.

 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

 

1. Must have reliable transportation, produce a clean driving record as provided on a driving abstract and hold a valid Washington State Driver’s License and valid automobile insurance in order to make visits to families.
2. Knowledge of the principles and stages of early childhood development and early childhood curriculum; knowledge of early literacy development and strategies to enhance literacy development.
3. Positive evaluations and recommendations.
4. Excellent attendance, punctuality, and dependability
5. Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
6. Must complete a one-step Mantoux tuberculosis (TB) skin test.
7. Must obtain current First Aid/CPR card and Food Handler’s card issued by the Benton/Franklin Health District within 30 days of employment.
8. Must uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures.
9. Must take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
10. Must attend in-service trainings or other meetings as required, as well as attend any training as directed by management.
11. Evidence of ability to assess and correct issues involving safety.
12. Evidence of ability to establish and maintain a tactful, cooperative and effective relationship with students, parents, staff, fellow employees and management.
13. 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
14. 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.
15. Must be able to use basic computer programs to maintain records, enter timecard information and read and respond to email.
16. Accountable for personal daily schedule; able to maintain weekly plans, logs and records.
17. Must be able to meet all ECEAP Performance Standards and deadlines required by Department of Children, Youth, and Families.
18. Willingness to make home visits on a flexible schedule in order to meet the diverse needs of qualifying families regardless of ethnicity, income, religion, creed, and sexual orientation.
19. Able to work as part of a team with parents and other ECEAP staff.
20. Evidence of excellent attendance, punctuality, and dependability; evidence of ability to be self-disciplined and a self-starter.
21. Positive evaluations and recommendations that support character and work ethic.
22. Demonstrates self-discipline and is a self-starter.

 

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

 

1. Understanding of ECEAP and DEL standards.
2. Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
3. Current successful experience working with bilingual and low income ECEAP children and families.

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

 

1. To develop, coordinate, and implement developmentally appropriate activities for children and families in the classroom and in the home.
2. To establish goals with parents that produce outcomes based on children’s individual strengths, needs, and interests.
3. To make home visits with eligible families when needed, providing parenting information and assisting families in setting SMART goals.
4. To select and maintain materials according to ECEAP Standards and policies and KSD policies.
5. To assist with parent and community volunteers in the classroom.
6. To reinforce parents as the primary teacher of their children.
7. To plan and select appropriate tasks to meet individual children’s and families’ needs.
8. To maintain documentation of program records such as lesson plans, home visits, child and family assessment and referrals.
9. To act as a liaison between families and community and health support services.
10. To participate in all staff development opportunities (could include evening or weekends).
11. To assist with childcare during evening parent meetings and workshops.
12. To submit all concerns to ECEAP supervisor and assist in referrals as needed.
13. To communicate regularly with ECEAP staff to insure provision of comprehensive services to qualifying families/children.
14. To report child neglect/abuse to proper authorities in accordance with the Kennewick School District policy and ECEAP procedures.
15. To respect and maintain the policy of confidentiality according to program, FERPA, and KSD policy.
16. To participate in the required assessments, evaluations, and data collection.
17. To practice principles of health and safety for young children and families as per ECEAP standards and KSD policies; to serve family style meals and assist in clean up
18. To perform all duties of the position within the scope of ECEAP and Kennewick School District policies and procedures, including regular attendance and punctuality.
19. To perform other job-related duties as assigned.

 

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: Dr. Thomas Brillhart- (509) 222-5335 (tom.brillhart@ksd.org)

Section 504, Title IX: BJ Wilson - (509) 222-5003 (BJ.Wilson@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.

 

For information on salary and benefits offered, please visit https://www.ksd.org/hr-landing/benefits-salary-schedules

 

Kennewick School District Contact Names and Telephone Numbers:

  

Toni Neidhold, Director of Human Resources

(509)222-6414

Toni.Neidhold@ksd.org

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Kennewick School District

1000 West 4^th Avenue

Kennewick, WA 99336