About this role
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT Classified Salary Range Benefits Available PARAEDUCATOR SPECIALIST Frontier Middle School 6.50 hrs per day/180 days per year Shift time is subject to building needs. Paraeducator Specialist - Special Education Resource and Life Essentials Coordinates activities or performs specialized duties to assist in providing instruction to and supervision of students in a variety of instructional and non-instructional programs. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS If you do not have the minimum college credits for this position, you may take the Paraeducator Assessment. Complete this FORM if you'd like to be scheduled for the assessment.
• High school diploma or GED and a minimum of 72 college quarter credits from a nationally accredited institution or pass ETS test required.
• Experience working with children with various abilities and age levels in an educational setting.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with district staff, students, parents and the general public using tact, courtesy, and good judgment.
• Must have the ability to relate in a positive and proactive manner with supervisory staff, classroom teachers, parents, and students. Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with Middle School students in a tutoring situation.
• Successful experience working with students with disabilities.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain first aid card and specialized training as needed.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable.
SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Must be able to work independently and solve problems with a minimum of supervision.
• Proven ability to be flexible and adaptable with students and staff.
• Ability to work with bicultural and at-risk students.
• Must have the ability to apply appropriate discipline according to district procedures.
• Must be able to work effectively with small groups or individual students under the supervision of certified staff.
• Willingness to obtain a current First Aid Card and CPI training.
• Must have excellent attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION The Moses Lake School District #161 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged 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 Boys Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX, Affirmative Action, and Equal Opportunity officer, Michelle Musso, 1620 S Pioneer Way, Moses Lake, WA 98837, (509) 766-2650, [email protected]; OR Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Samantha Burgess, 1620 S Pioneer Way, Moses Lake, WA 98837, (509) 766- 2670, [email protected]