Qureos Mentor

Evergreen Public Schools

<div>INTERVENTION PARAEDUCATOR
LOCATION: Sunset Elementary School
REPORTS TO: Instructor/Building Principal
DEPARTMENT: Federal Programs 
Hours / Work Times 
6.5 Hours Per Day (7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. includes 30 minute unpaid lunch) 
190 Days Per Year (180 student days/10 holidays) 
This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is selected. The earliest date a recommendation for hire may be submitted is after 03/23/26. 
Position Contingent Upon Grant Funding 
Must meet Paraeducator Employment Requirements as follows*:<ul><li>
Be at least eighteen (18) years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent; AND</li><li>
Must meet one or more of the following:</li></ul><ul><li>
Have received a passing score of 455 or higher on the Education Testing Service ParaPro Assessment (ETS test/PRAXIS); or</li><li>
Hold an Associate Degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or</li><li>
Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university; or</li><li>
Have completed a Paraeducator Apprenticeship Program (program must be registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council).</li><li>If you do not meet the required qualifications listed above, your name will be screened out from the list of qualified candidates.</li></ul> 
Upon hire, new paraeducators will be required to complete state required training offered through Evergreen School District. 
Position Duration: Permanent 
Classification Group: Paraeducator Class II
**Click this link to find the salary schedule associated with this position PSE Large Group Salary Schedule 
Salary Placement: New employees will start at the minimum hourly rate in the classification salary range. However, employees who have verified prior years of service of similar occupational experience may receive experience credit towards salary step placement. 
Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) offers the following to eligible employees who work at least 630 hours in a school year:<ul><li>
Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD&amp;D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). For additional information click EPS Benefits Information.</li><li>
Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (w/HDHP), and other supplemental benefits.</li></ul>
Employees may be eligible for employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS). 
EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this position PSE Large Group CBA. 
We appreciate your interest in employment with Evergreen Public Schools. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation including fingerprints Click here for Fingerprinting Services. 
Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification. 
External applicants must include official transcripts (upon hire) to confirm education or ETS ParaPro Assessment results with application. 
STANCE STATEMENT:
Evergreen Public Schools are committed to eliminating the predictability of outcomes by demographic group and we strive to be a diverse community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities, access, resources, and support they need to be successful. With this in mind, our goal is to recruit, hire and retain employees of all racial/ethnic backgrounds who will bring their unique talents and skills into our educational institution to encourage students to thrive academically. Our district aims to provide an equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all students and staff to succeed in a racially and culturally diverse local, national and global community. 
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Under the supervision of the building Principal, the Intervention Paraeducator will assist in the delivery of instructional activities, working closely with students on an individual as well as a small group basis. They will collaborate with administrators, teachers and counselors in the delivery of a tutoring program to assist students in reaching and maintaining academic and behavioral success. 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assist the Academic Interventionist and/or Classroom Teacher in providing social and/or academic interventions to elementary and/or secondary students as follows:<ul><li>
Communicate effectively with students.</li><li>
Assist in providing one-to-one and group instruction to students according to instructional goals.</li><li>
Assist in establishing and maintaining a learning environment to accelerate academic and social-emotional learning.</li><li>
Utilize the principles and processes of student-centered instruction in providing support for academic and social outcomes.</li><li>
Utilize foundational academic and social-emotional concepts to provide effective student support.</li><li>
Maintain accurate data on student progress.</li><li>
Assist in administering and scoring formal and informal tests.</li><li>
Implement behavioral management strategies using the emphasis and techniques that have been outlined by the instructor and intervention plan.</li><li>
Assist in organizing and preparing a variety of instructional materials.</li><li>
Assist in State/Federal recordkeeping as necessary.</li><li>
Attend various training sessions as necessary so as to maintain an up-to-date understanding of the program.</li></ul>
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>
Perform other related duties as assigned.</li></ul>
PHYSICAL DEMANDS REQUIRED:<div><div>
Vision (66-100%) 
Speaking (66-100%) 
Hearing (66-100%)</div><div> 
Standing (33-66%) 
Sitting (33-66%) 
Walking (33-66%)</div><div> 
Bending (33-66%) 
Stooping (33-66%) 
Reaching (33-66%)</div><div> 
Acceptable Attendance 
Writing (Up to 33%)</div></div> 
MENTAL DEMANDS REQUIRED:<div><div><div>
Verbal Communication
(66-100%)</div> 
Reading Documents (66-100%) 
Confidentiality (66-100%)</div><div><div> 
Written Communication
(Up to 33%)</div><div> 
Multiple Concurrent Tasks
(66-100%)</div><div> 
Constant Interruptions
(66-100%)</div></div><div> 
Percentages of requirements of physical and mental tasks are only an estimate. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a disability will be considered in order for them to perform the essential functions of the job.</div><div> 
(66-100%) = Continuously 
(33-66%) = Frequently 
(Up to 33%) = Occasionally</div></div> 
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY:
Computer, typewriter, copy machines, telephone, and all other tools and equipment necessary to perform the essential functions as listed above. 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>
AA degree or higher, the equivalent of two years of college, or has passed the ETS ParaPro Assessment (also known as the Praxis) with a score of 461 or greater.</li><li>
Basic typing/keyboarding.</li><li>
High School Diploma or equivalent.</li><li>
Previous experience working with students in academic areas preferred.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and parents.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to work with and supervise students.</li><li>
Must possess personal characteristics of flexibility, initiative, cooperativeness, and confidentiality.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability or willingness to learn computer skills.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to operate the office equipment as listed above.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to perform under conditions of constant interruption.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with others as part of a team.</li></ul>
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:<ul><li>
Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.</li><li>
Supports a positive school environment that celebrates, respects and values diversity, where learning is made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.</li><li>
Participates in activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence.</li><li>
Demonstrates a commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.</li><li>
Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.</li><li>
The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation or religious belief, with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.</li></ul>
Nondiscrimination Statement:
Evergreen Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, 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 Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:<div><div> 
Cale Piland
Title IX Coordinator
Director of Student Services
13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr.
Vancouver, WA 98684
PO Box 8910
Vancouver, WA 98668-8910
Telephone: 360-604-4430
Caleb.Piland@evergreenps.org</div><div> 
Cate Winters
Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Health Services Manager
13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr.
Vancouver, WA 98684
PO Box 8910
Vancouver, WA 98668-8910
Telephone: 360-604-6711
Anna.Winters@evergreenps.org</div><div> 
Danny Orrantia
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Senior Director of Human Resources
13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr.
Vancouver, WA 98684
PO Box 8910
Vancouver, WA 98668-8910
Telephone: 360-604-4014
Daniel.Orrantia@evergreenps.org</div><div> 
Shane Gardner
HIB Coordinator/
Gender Inclusivity
Director of Safety &amp; Security
13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr.
Vancouver, WA 98684
PO Box 8910
Vancouver, WA 98668-8910
Telephone: 360-604-4066
Shane.Gardner@evergreenps.org</div></div></div>

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