DEFINITION OF POSITION:  Provide paraeducator support by covering absences at various locations throughout the district on an as needed basis.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Completed at least 2 years of study (72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits) at an institution of higher education OR obtained an associate's (or higher) degree OR completed one of the following: ETS ParaPro Assessment with a score of 455 or higher, Pearson Paraprofessional assessment, or Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with students in an instructional setting
• Experience/training in special education
• Experience with/appreciation of diverse student population

ESSENTIAL JOB-RELATED ACTIVITIES:

• Instruct students individually or in small groups in a variety of subject areas, settings and learning activities
• Supervise student behavior and assist teacher with classroom management
• Attend to student physical and safety needs and ensure safety procedures are being followed
• Provide encouragement, reinforcement and achievement of educational objectives and goals defined by certificated staff
• Assist with the collection of data and/or administration of tests or other measurements
• Locate, prepare and/or modify materials for student use, enrichment activities and special projects under the direction of certificated staff
• Perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position
• Work in multiple settings, meet multiple demands in pressure situations and maintain high levels of quality work
• Possess and practice strong interpersonal skills with a wide variety of people both inside and outside the organization (staff, parents, community members, other agencies, etc.)
• Be a positive team builder who works in a collaborative manner
• Regularly demonstrate professionalism in appearance, actions, decisions, and overall performance
• Maintain confidentiality
• Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
• Work with minimal supervision and be flexible

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Terms of Assignment:  On call as needed
• Salary:  $19.75/hour
• Benefits:  Paid sick leave per RCW 49.46.210 

The Pullman School District Board of Directors and the Pullman School District shall provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities programs without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation (including gender expression or identity), marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, participation in the Boy Scouts of America or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District programs will be free from sexual harassment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent, (509) 332-3144, and Section 504 Coordinator, Director of Special Services, (509) 332-3144. 240 SE Dexter Street, Pullman, WA 99163. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in the application process by contacting the Personnel Coordinator at (509) 332-3584.

PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER