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CLDE Para Educator
CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY DIVERSE EDUCATION (CLDE) PARA EDUCATOR
VISTA RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
ABOUT THE POSITION
School District 49 is actively seeking a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (CLDE) Para Educator at Vista Ridge High School. This is a temporary grant-funded position and will end the last day of school in May 2024.
Calendar: School Year - 171 days
Reports to: Principal
Hourly rate of pay: Starting pay is $14.71 per hour to $19.74 per hour depending upon previous relevant experience. Actual starting pay rate will be determined after a review of the work experience provided on the job application.
Full-time or Part-time: Full-time
Benefits: Benefits available
Interviews are site-based and not conducted by the Human Resources office.
If you have questions regarding the status of an open or recently closed position, you may contact the site where the vacancy is located
ABOUT DISTRICT 49
School District 49, the fastest growing district in the Pikes Peak region, hosts 23 exceptional schools and programs within four distinct innovation zones, providing preK-12-aligned curriculum, online and alternative programming and homeschool enrichment. Home to more than 23,000 students and 2,000 staff members, District 49 aims to be the best choice to learn, work and lead. As one of Colorado’s only two recognized Districts of Innovation, District 49 is a challenging and stimulating place to lead. As part of our commitment to innovate, we host a robust portfolio of conventional, charter, online, and blended schools, including homeschool support as well as career and technical education.
We are passionate about providing individualized educational experiences that launch every student toward success. Our teachers, administrators, and staff members are committed to the creation of educational environments where all children can maximize their individual learning potential. Further, we are committed to meeting students' needs in all domains: academic, social, and physical. An emphasis in all activities will be on empowering students to take an active role in their own learning.
See attached job description for details about this position.
This position is eligible for the district benefits plan. Benefits available include group health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off (sick leave, personal leave, and vacation (full year positions) retirement savings plans. Benefit details can be found here.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
The entire application process is completed online via the Applitrack system. For your application to be deemed complete, you must complete the application in its entirety including all applicable disclosure questions.
NON-DISCRIMINATION DISCLOSURE
District 49 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office of Civil Rights for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.
Paraeducator
Paraeducator (One-on-one)
Northwest Educational Service District 189
Position Summary
The primary role of the Paraeducator is to assist students in achieving academic and behavioral goals as may be specified in student Individual Education Plans (IEP). The Paraeducator provides essential support in facilitating the overall safety and effectiveness of the school operations through student supervision, instructional support, behavior intervention and management, as well as operational/clerical support. This specific one-on-one role will support a student at Whatcom Discovery in Arlington, WA.
Essential Functions:
The following essential functions are common to all program Paraeducators although the application of such may vary slightly due to the level of student developmental abilities/issues.
Provides consistent, active supervision of individual, small groups, and whole groups of students throughout daily programming in the classroom or during non-instructional time.
Performs safety searches of students as directed and monitors student interactions during the instructional day.
Maintains active supervision of assigned students in specialized times and settings including: alcove areas, in-school suspension, seclusion area, and before/after school detention.
Under the direction of, or in conjunction with the teacher, carries out a variety of individual, small group, or whole groups instructional activities to implement academic, social, vocational/life skills, health/safety, technological and recreational curriculum including motivational support and reinforcement of student efforts and achievements.
Assists with the assessment of student performance as well as collecting and organizing behavioral data regarding student performance on an ongoing basis. Attends student IEP conferences as directed.
Tracks attendance and other daily student needs. May have contact with parents, guardians, former teachers, and administrators, and community agencies as directed.
Participates in direct behavioral/social/interpersonal skills instruction with students throughout the course of daily programming. Observes, records and provides consistent behavioral feedback to students in accordance with the program “Behavior Management Level System”. Assists with the tabulation and management of paperwork related to student Level System point sheets.
De-escalates disruptive student behavior.
Monitor student health/hygiene and respond according to established program procedures.
As directed by the teacher and/or Director, prepares instructional and programming materials; assists with correcting/grading student assignments; orders, schedules, and performs record keeping of student and classroom materials; assists with the utilization of technical equipment; and coordinates classroom activities.
Shares in the overall responsibility for maintenance of facilities as well as the health and safety of the school environment.
Attends staff meetings and professional development activities.
Discovery program Paraeducators may also participate in physical management of students in crisis according to established program procedures if warranted.
Performs related duties as assigned. Related duties may not specifically be listed but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee’s classification of work.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of program goals and objectives.
Knowledge of typical child development.
Knowledge of human services, judicial systems, and special needs students in relation to program goals and objectives may be required.
Familiarity with issues related to children with special needs including severe behavior disorders, substance abuse, developmental disabilities and health impairments.
Knowledge of elements of effective instruction to assist teaching and learning as developed by the certificated/licensed staff.
Knowledge of characteristics and interpersonal dynamics of at-risk and special needs students. Knowledge and skill in applying behavioral intervention techniques with children and youth.
Knowledge in basic academic subject areas and demonstrated competency in such.
Ability to work in a diverse educational establishment in which the population consists of students who have serious behavior disabilities.
Ability to provide positive behavioral support and management.
Ability to adapt to change and demonstrate patience, flexibility and reliability.
Ability to serve as a positive role model.
Ability to remain calm in crisis situations; ability to effectively problem solve under highly stressful and rapidly changing conditions.
Ability to plan and coordinate activities with other staff members. Must be able to work as a team member and support team efforts.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of student records.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written format and to follow written and oral directions. Excellent listening and organizational skills are required.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, court personnel, probation/parole officers, state employees, counselors, treatment providers, parents, guardians, school district staff, and the general public.
Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with the students.
Qualifications
High School diploma and one of the following required: Associate’s degree or higher; two years of education from an institute of higher education (72 quarter hours or 48 semester hours); or proof of a score of 461 or higher on the ETS Parapro Assessment. Experience working with at-risk and adjudicated adolescents in an alternative environment is strongly preferred. WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance required. Valid Washington State driver’s license and proof of liability insurance required. Valid First-Aid/CPR certificate required, or be willing to obtain.
Employment Conditions and Benefits
This position will complete the 2021-22 school year at 7 hours per day, 5 days per week through the school year, breaking for Summer on July 31, 2022. Thereafter, the position will be contracted each school year for 186 days from September -through July. This position is eligible for full benefits and retirement options.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work is performed in an educational environment for special needs students in which continual observation and awareness of the surroundings is critical. Must have sufficient stamina, fitness, and coordination to safely participate in physical containment procedures and recreational activities for sites where this activity is a possibility. Lifts and carries a maximum of 40 pounds. Transporting students may be required. Adequate manual and finger dexterity, hearing, speech, and vision are necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.
Hazards: Due to the nature of the population of the some programs, hazards include but are not limited to exposure to weapons, threats, verbal abuse, spitting, fighting, kicking, hitting, punching, biting, scratching, hair pulling, throwing of objects and other forms of physical aggression.
Per Governor’s Proclamation 21-14.1, all employees working for public and private K-12 schools in Washington must be fully vaccinated* against COVID-19 or obtain a religious or medical accommodation by October 18, 2021. Please be advised that all candidates offered positions within the NWESD will be required to comply with this order.
*You are considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after your final dose of the vaccination.
Salary Range
Schedule I, Range15a ($21.25-$23.93/hour)
How to Apply
Submit a complete application at nwesd.org/jobs. Applications for this position must include:
Letter of Interest
Resume
Copies of Official Transcripts
Other documents may be included at your discretion
Apply today at: https://www.nwesd.org/job/paraeducator-one-on-one/
Paraeducator-NRLC
Paraeducator- NRLC
Northwest Educational Service District 189
Position Summary
The primary role of the Paraeducator is to assist students in achieving academic and behavioral goals as may be specified in student Individual Education Plans (IEP). The Paraeducator provides essential support in facilitating the overall safety and effectiveness of the school operations through student supervision, instructional support, behavior intervention and management, as well as operational/clerical support.
Essential Functions: The following essential functions are common to all program Paraeducators although the application of such may vary slightly due to the level of student developmental abilities/issues.
Provides consistent, active supervision of individual, small groups, and whole groups of students throughout daily programming in the classroom or during non-instructional time. Performs safety searches of students as directed. Monitors student interactions during the instructional day.
Maintains active supervision of assigned students in specialized times and settings including: alcove areas, in-school suspension, seclusion area, and before/after school detention.
Under the direction of, or in conjunction with the teacher, carries out a variety of individual, small group, or whole groups instructional activities to implement academic, social, vocational/life skills, health/safety, technological and recreational curriculum including motivational support and reinforcement of student efforts and achievements.
Assists with the assessment of student performance as well as collecting and organizing behavioral data regarding student performance on an ongoing basis. Attends student IEP conferences as directed.
Tracks attendance and other daily student needs. May have contact with parents, guardians, former teachers, and administrators, and community agencies as directed.
Participates in direct behavioral/social/interpersonal skills instruction with students throughout the course of daily programming. Observes, records and provides consistent behavioral feedback to students in accordance with the program “Behavior Management Level System”. Assists with the tabulation and management of paperwork related to student Level System point sheets.
De-escalates disruptive student behavior.
Monitor student health/hygiene and respond according to established program procedures.
As directed by the teacher and/or Director, prepares instructional and programming materials; assists with correcting/grading student assignments; orders, schedules, and performs record keeping of student and classroom materials; assists with the utilization of technical equipment; and coordinates classroom activities.
Shares in the overall responsibility for maintenance of facilities as well as the health and safety of the school environment.
Attends staff meetings and professional development activities.
Discovery program Paraeducators may also participate in physical management of students in crisis according to established program procedures if warranted.
Performs related duties as assigned. Related duties may not specifically be listed but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee’s classification of work.
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Knowledge of program goals and objectives.
Knowledge of typical child development.
Knowledge of human services, judicial systems, and special needs students in relation to program goals and objectives may be required.
Familiarity with issues related to children with special needs including severe behavior disorders, substance abuse, developmental disabilities and health impairments.
Knowledge of elements of effective instruction to assist teaching and learning as developed by the certificated/licensed staff.
Knowledge of characteristics and interpersonal dynamics of at-risk and special needs students. Knowledge and skill in applying behavioral intervention techniques with children and youth.
Knowledge in basic academic subject areas and demonstrated competency in such.
Ability to work in a diverse educational establishment in which the population consists of students who have serious behavior disabilities.
Ability to provide positive behavioral support and management.
Ability to adapt to change and demonstrate patience, flexibility and reliability.
Ability to serve as a positive role model.
Ability to remain calm in crisis situations; ability to effectively problem solve under highly stressful and rapidly changing conditions.
Ability to plan and coordinate activities with other staff members. Must be able to work as a team member and support team efforts.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of student records.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written format and to follow written and oral directions. Excellent listening and organizational skills are required.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, court personnel, probation/parole officers, state employees, counselors, treatment providers, parents, guardians, school district staff, and the general public.
Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with the students.
Qualifications
High School diploma and one of the following required: Associate’s degree or higher; two years of education from an institute of higher education (72 quarter hours or 48 semester hours); or proof of a score of 461 or higher on the ETS Parapro Assessment. Experience working with at-risk and adjudicated adolescents in an alternative environment is strongly preferred. WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance required. Valid Washington State driver’s license and proof of liability insurance required. Valid First-Aid/CPR certificate required, or be willing to obtain.
Employment Conditions and Benefits
7 hours per day, 5 days per week. 186 days
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work is performed in an educational environment for special needs students in which continual observation and awareness of the surroundings is critical. Must have sufficient stamina, fitness, and coordination to safely participate in physical containment procedures and recreational activities for sites where this activity is a possibility. Lifts and carries a maximum of 40 pounds. Transporting students may be required. Adequate manual and finger dexterity, hearing, speech, and vision are necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.
Hazards: Due to the nature of the population of the some programs, hazards include but are not limited to exposure to weapons, threats, verbal abuse, spitting, fighting, kicking, hitting, punching, biting, scratching, hair pulling, throwing of objects and other forms of physical aggression.
Per Governor’s Proclamation 21-14.1, all employees working for public and private K-12 schools in Washington must be fully vaccinated* against COVID-19 or obtain a religious or medical accommodation by October 18, 2021. Please be advised that all candidates offered positions within the NWESD will be required to comply with this order.
*You are considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after your final dose of the vaccination.
Salary Range
Schedule I, Range15a ($20.82-$23.44/hour)
How to Apply
Submit a complete application at nwesd.org/jobs. Applications for this position must include:
Letter of Interest
Resume
Copies of Official Transcripts
Other documents may be included at your discretion
Apply today at: https://www.nwesd.org/job/paraeducator-nrlc-3-positions/
Paraeducator
Paraeducator-Open Door
Northwest Educational District 189
Position Summary
The primary role of the Paraeducator is to assist students in achieving academic and behavioral goals as may be specified in student Individual Education Plans (IEP). The Paraeducator provides essential support in facilitating the overall safety and effectiveness of the school operations through student supervision, instructional support, behavior intervention and management, as well as operational/clerical support.
Essential Functions: The following essential functions are common to all program Paraeducators although the application of such may vary slightly due to the level of student developmental abilities/issues.
Provides consistent, active supervision of individual, small groups, and whole groups of students throughout daily programming in the classroom or during non-instructional time. Performs safety searches of students as directed. Monitors student interactions during the instructional day.
Maintains active supervision of assigned students in specialized times and settings including: alcove areas, in-school suspension, seclusion area, and before/after school detention.
Under the direction of, or in conjunction with the teacher, carries out a variety of individual, small group, or whole groups instructional activities to implement academic, social, vocational/life skills, health/safety, technological and recreational curriculum including motivational support and reinforcement of student efforts and achievements.
Assists with the assessment of student performance as well as collecting and organizing behavioral data regarding student performance on an ongoing basis. Attends student IEP conferences as directed.
Tracks attendance and other daily student needs. May have contact with parents, guardians, former teachers, and administrators, and community agencies as directed.
Participates in direct behavioral/social/interpersonal skills instruction with students throughout the course of daily programming. Observes, records and provides consistent behavioral feedback to students in accordance with the program “Behavior Management Level System”. Assists with the tabulation and management of paperwork related to student Level System point sheets.
De-escalates disruptive student behavior.
Monitor student health/hygiene and respond according to established program procedures.
As directed by the teacher and/or Director, prepares instructional and programming materials; assists with correcting/grading student assignments; orders, schedules, and performs record keeping of student and classroom materials; assists with the utilization of technical equipment; and coordinates classroom activities.
Shares in the overall responsibility for maintenance of facilities as well as the health and safety of the school environment.
Attends staff meetings and professional development activities.
Discovery program Paraeducators may also participate in physical management of students in crisis according to established program procedures if warranted.
Performs related duties as assigned. Related duties may not specifically be listed but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee’s classification of work.
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Knowledge of program goals and objectives.
Knowledge of typical child development.
Knowledge of human services, judicial systems, and special needs students in relation to program goals and objectives may be required.
Familiarity with issues related to children with special needs including severe behavior disorders, substance abuse, developmental disabilities and health impairments.
Knowledge of elements of effective instruction to assist teaching and learning as developed by the certificated/licensed staff.
Knowledge of characteristics and interpersonal dynamics of at-risk and special needs students. Knowledge and skill in applying behavioral intervention techniques with children and youth.
Knowledge in basic academic subject areas and demonstrated competency in such.
Ability to work in a diverse educational establishment in which the population consists of students who have serious behavior disabilities.
Ability to provide positive behavioral support and management.
Ability to adapt to change and demonstrate patience, flexibility and reliability.
Ability to serve as a positive role model.
Ability to remain calm in crisis situations; ability to effectively problem solve under highly stressful and rapidly changing conditions with other staff members. Must be able to work as a team member and support team efforts.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of student records.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written format and to follow written and oral directions. Excellent listening and organizational skills are required.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, court personnel, probation/parole officers, state employees, counselors, treatment providers, parents, guardians, school district staff, and the general public.
Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with the students.
Qualifications
High School diploma and one of the following required: Associate’s degree or higher; two years of education from an institute of higher education (72 quarter hours or 48 semester hours); or proof of a score of 461 or higher on the ETS Parapro Assessment. Experience working with at-risk and adjudicated adolescents in an alternative environment is strongly preferred. WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance required. Valid Washington State driver’s license and proof of liability insurance required. Valid First-Aid/CPR certificate required, or be willing to obtain.
Employment Conditions and Benefits
8 hours per day, 5 days per week. 180 days.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work is performed in an educational environment for special needs students in which continual observation and awareness of the surroundings is critical. Must have sufficient stamina, fitness, and coordination to safely participate in physical containment procedures and recreational activities for sites where this activity is a possibility. Lifts and carries a maximum of 40 pounds. Transporting students may be required. Adequate manual and finger dexterity, hearing, speech, and vision are necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.
Hazards: Due to the nature of the population of the some programs, hazards include but are not limited to exposure to weapons, threats, verbal abuse, spitting, fighting, kicking, hitting, punching, biting, scratching, hair pulling, throwing of objects and other forms of physical aggression.
Per Governor’s Proclamation 21-14.1, all employees working for public and private K-12 schools in Washington must be fully vaccinated* against COVID-19 or obtain a religious or medical accommodation by October 18, 2021. Please be advised that all candidates offered positions within the NWESD will be required to comply with this order.
*You are considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after your final dose of the vaccination.
Salary Range
Schedule I, Range15a ($21.25-$23.93/hour)
How to Apply
Submit a complete application at nwesd.org/jobs. Applications for this position must include:
Letter of Interest
Resume
Copies of Official Transcripts
Other documents may be included at your discretion
Apply at: https://www.nwesd.org/job/paraeducator-open-doors/