Summer Paraeducator - Early Kindergarten Transition Program (Multiple Openings) - #1690214

Position Details

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION FOR THE EARLY KINDERGARTEN TRANSITION SUMMER PROGRAM.

Paraeducator

LOCATION, DATES, HOURS

PROGRAM START DATE (First Day Students in Session): July 15, 2024

PROGRAM END DATE (Last Day Students in Session): August 1, 2024

EMPLOYEE START DATE: July 8, 2024

EMPLOYEE END DATE: August 2, 2024

TRAINING DATE: July 8 (8:00 AM – 3:00 PM), July 9-11 (8:00 AM- 12:00 PM)

DUTY DAYS/HOURS: Monday – Friday 7:45 AM – 1:30 PM

LOCATION(S): James John, Peninsula, Faubion, Woodlawn, Boise-Eliot, Sabin, Rigler, Scott, Vestal, Whitman, Arleta

***Please include your first and second choice of school within your application

CONTINGENCIES

All positions are contingent on enrollment of students. It is essential that applicants remain available. We will, however, make earlier commitments as definite positions become evident.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

EKT is a school-based, family engagement program for incoming Kinders and their adults in 20 school communities throughout the District to offer families a welcoming initial school experience. Kinders attend school for a half day in the morning at their enrolled school with a focus on building social and pre-academic skills. Parents/guardians/relatives gather twice a week in a supportive group setting to learn ways to support their child in Kindergarten. Families receive child care, meals, books, and educational giveaways. Teaching teams receive training, coaching, supplies and curriculum in a supportive environment. For more information on the EKT program, please visit the website.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Paraeducators support the instructional program developed and directed by Special Education teacher(s) and/or specialist(s) for students with developmental and educational disabilities from K-12 through age 21. Services may include specially designed instruction and related services, behavioral guidance and/or management, and/or physical management of students. Services are provided using independent judgment, as assigned, qualified, and appropriate to the Paraeducator role.

TYPICAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate as an effective team member in a manner that promotes collaboration for student success.

• Collect and report relevant performance and behavioral data of individual learners that supports the planning process.

• Implement complex instructional strategies in the classroom, on-campus learning environments, homes, work sites, and other community-based settings.

• As applicable, assist with modification, development, and/or preparation of learning strategies, materials, and activities to accommodate different learning styles, ability levels, and other learning needs of students.

• Implement and modify behavioral strategies with students that are consistent with classroom and building behavioral goals.

• As applicable, perform tasks assigned by occupational and physical therapists, speech language pathologists, and other providers in the delivery of related services.

• Carry out functional (informal) assessment activities to document information about learner strengths and needs.

• Comply with all applicable district, state, and federal policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Perform support tasks to enhance effectiveness of the learning environment.

• Maintain and improve professional skills in order to contribute to the learning of all students.

• Perform medical protocols as delegated by registered nurses.

• Provide physical assistance to students with disabilities which may include toileting, changing, feeding, lifting, and supervising a variety of student activities including playground, cafeteria, and bus loading/riding.

  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Must hold one of the following to meet ESSA guidelines:

• Associates Degree or higher (official transcript required at time of hire)
• Two (2) years of college completed (72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits earned) (official transcript required at time of hire)
• Passing scores from the Praxis ParaPro Assessment

Work Experience: Two (2) years successful related experience or training preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Ability to work as a team member.

• Ability to gather and report relevant data.

• First Aid and CPR certification, or ability to obtain.

Physical Requirements:
Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50lbs. May also require the ability to restrain 50 to 100lbs. Requires continuous reaching, bending, crouching, twisting, kneeling, and the repetitive use of arms, hands, wrists, and legs.

PAY RATE: Current PPS employees who work the same summer position as their regular school year position will be paid their current hourly rate of pay, but not less than the hourly summer school rate. All other hires will be paid $22.40 per hour.

This posting is open until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed as received. The PPS Human Resources Department reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period.