POSITION #374-CLS-10-24:
Para-Educator
Juvenile Detention Center
6.5 hours per day/191 days per year
Salary: $19.50 - $21.89 per hour
DESCRIPTION: Works with students and teachers monitoring students in a classroom located inside the Chelan County Juvenile Detention Center. Supervising students as they work on study skills materials, homework, video presentations and individualized curriculum. Essential duties and responsibilities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Assists certificated staff in conducting activities to enhance learning opportunities for students. Must understand the unique needs of working in a juvenile detention center. Must have interpersonal relations, be highly organizational, demonstrate problem-solving skills and be self-directed. Must work in a highly supervised situation. Works in small group instruction or may work individually with students, as directed. Prepares materials for student use and administers and scores tests, as directed. Establishes and maintains student records in order to have an accurate account of student activities and progress. Corrects student paperwork, oral work and records grades. Records progress of students with special learning needs, as required and appropriate. Types, duplicates, records student data, as directed. Collaborates with teachers to develop individual intervention plans. Assists in program evaluations. Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent required. AA degree or equivalent credits (72 credits), or successful completion of PRAXIS test required. Ability to de-personalize when confronted by students. Ability to follow written plans. Ability to relate well to students, parents, and staff. Must understand the need for confidentiality. Experience with office machines is preferred. Ability to make good decisions. Patient, flexible, self-motivated, good communication, teamwork, academic skills and positive social skills and a sense of humor. Ability to relate well to students, parents and staff. May require lifting, prolonged sitting or standing. Attendance and punctuality are important functions of this position.
SCHEDULE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
UNION AFFILIATION: This position is represented by Public School Employees of Washington.
BENEFITS: Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision, life, and long term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/health-benefits
180 - 219 Day Employees - Paid leave benefits to include 10 days of sick leave, 2 personal leave days, and 11 holidays.
220 - 259 Day Employees - Paid leave benefits to include 10 days of sick leave, 3 personal leave days, and 11 holidays.
260 Day Employees - Paid leave benefits to include 12 days of sick leave, 2 personal leave days, 14 holidays, and 12 vacation days.
Tuition reimbursement, 50% up to $450 per year for qualified expenses.
https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/collective-bargaining-agreements
Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/hours per day.
Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: The recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility prior to working.
Disclosure Statement and Record Check: Pursuant to Chapter 486, Washington Laws of 1987, the recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he or she has been convicted of crimes against persons listed in the law. In addition, a background check, based on fingerprints, will be requested from the Washington State Patrol & FBI. Employment is conditional based upon completion of the record check.
The Wenatchee School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This holds true for all staff and for students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator, Kelly Lopez, 509-663-8161, lopez.k@wenatcheeschools.org; and Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, Mike Lane,, 509-663-8161, lane.michael@wenatcheeschools.org 235 Sunset Ave, Wenatchee WA, 98801.
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