Job Title:	Paraeducator I Multi-lingual (ML) Support	Closing Date:	Open until filled
Job Number:	#86-24-25	Start Date:	12/16/24
Location:	District wide	Contract:	7.0 hrs/day 5 days/week
Opening Date:	December 13, 2024	Salary:	PSE Contract

 

 

Our District:

The Sultan School District is one of the larger geographical school districts in the Puget Sound area, consisting of approximately 325 square miles. Sultan School District has approximately 2,000 students enrolled K-12.  Students are currently served by two elementary schools, a middle school, a high school and an alternative high school; and the Sno-Isle Skills Center, a cooperative vocational technical school.

Our Community:

Located northeast of Seattle (seven miles east of Monroe) or about 20 minutes from the Woodinville area, Sultan is surrounded by a beautiful environmental setting. Our “backyard” is the scenic Skykomish River and Cascade Mountains.  Sultan School District includes the community of Sultan, Startup, and Gold Bar.  Students from Index attend Sultan High School.

Application Procedure:

Interested applicants should apply through our web-based application program and upload the required supporting documents at  https://sultan.cloud.talentedk12.com/hire/index.aspx Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following documents:

A letter of application addressing the qualifications and requirements of the position

A current resume

Three or more letters of recommendation (including current or former supervisors)

Three confidential reference forms which will be completed electronically by your references

Unofficial copy of transcripts

Copy of Washington State Certificate

Note:  Current district employees need to submit only a letter of application on-line using the internal application process.

Questions?  Contact Cyd Leahy in Human Resources, 360-793-9800, 514 4th Street, Sultan, WA  98294

This position requires ability and willingness to learn and support the ML program.  This position’s responsibilities are to assist certificated staff with instructional and non-instructional activities for students and staff, which may include tutoring students individually or in small groups, clerical duties, supervising peer interaction activities for at-risk students, and supervising student activities in the library, computer lab, restrooms and halls. This position also requires ability and willingness to learn and support the ML program.  English/Alternative language encouraged to apply.

Essential Functions:

Depending upon need, the Paraeducator I  performs and assists all or a combination of the following duties:

Work in small groups or 1:1 with students identified as needing English Language Development K-12.

Tutor students individually or in small groups in a variety of learning activities to promote student understanding of materials presented.  May administer and supervise classroom based assessments and individual assessments.

Maintains records and data of student progress and other program documentation.

Team with the administrator and lead teachers to establish systems that uphold program goals.

 

Conducts appropriate screenings; teams with lead teacher to implement individualized learning plans for each child and the class curriculum.

Meet with parents and other staff as needed to provide an appropriate program for students.

Demonstrates a working and theoretical knowledge of child development, classroom and behavior management and developmentally appropriate curriculum for students.

Collaborate and Communicate with classroom staff concerning individual student progress and needs;  adjust methods to meet needs of a wide variety of students; consult with certificated staff concerning remediation or enrichment resources.

Prepares, duplicates, collates and distributes materials; operates a variety of office equipment.

Monitor student behavior and promote positive social skill development.

Works to support and maintain after school programs.

Tutor students individually or in small groups in a variety of learning activities to promote student understanding of materials presented.

Maintain records and data for program documentation.

Establish a positive classroom environment including discipline procedures, room arrangement, materials, supplies and schedule.

Help monitor and supervise student behavior and promote safe, responsible and respectful social skill development.

Provide first aid to injured or ill students as appropriate.

Assists students with interpersonal and personal skills mastery; listens to student confidences and refers problems to teachers, counselors, specialists, administrators or outside agencies as appropriate.

 

MENTAL DEMANDS:

Experiences frequent interruptions.

Required to deal with a wide range of student behaviors, academic abilities, as well as a wide range of physical or emotional disabilities.

May occasionally be required to calm distraught, angry or hostile students.

Required to adapt to shifting priorities and to re-channel work efforts.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

May be exposed to visual display terminal for extended periods of time.

Exposed to infectious diseases carried by students.

Exposed to student noise levels.

Occasional to frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and seeing.

Must be able to see details at close range.

May be required to lift and position students.

May be required to be on feet for extended periods of time or sit for extended periods of time.

POSITION MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

An awareness of cultural relevance, as well as an understanding of the challenges learning content material in a second language poses.

Ability to translate materials between English and Alternative Language.

Must like working with students of all abilities.

Ability to remain flexible and positive when experiencing changes or disruptions of routines.

Demonstrate good interpersonal skills in communicating effectively with students, staff, and the public in a warm and confident manner.

Ability to proficiently operate a computer for a wide variety of tasks including the operation of specific software programs for clerical tasks and record keeping.

A working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

Ability to learn the operation of general office machines.

Demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities of basic subject areas, such as reading, writing, math, and science.

Display good organizational skills.

Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality.

Ability to learn and use effective behavior management techniques.—for example Right Response.

Ability to learn and use effective instructional techniques.

Knowledge of student safety rules and procedures.

Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments.

Ability to organize activities.

Ability to effectively establish constructive, cooperative and positive working relationships with students and staff and maintain them over time.

Ability to give and follow directions.

 

EDUCATION, LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, FORMAL TRAINING:

High school graduation or equivalent and experience working with school-aged students.

Pass Paraeducator Praxis test or have 72 quarter credits at 100-level or above.

Must have current First Aid / CPR Certification.

 

 

 

CONDITIONS:   EMPLOYEES ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ALL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION.  The preceding lists of positions functions, qualifications and requirements are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement:

The recommended applicant, if not a current  employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of  employment eligibility.

 

Disclosure Statement and Background Check

Pursuant to Chapter 43.43, Washington Laws of 1990, the recommended applicant will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he/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.

 

The Sultan School District #311 is an equal opportunity employer.  The district complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap.  Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the District Title IX Officer and/or Section 504 Coordinator, 514 4th ST, Sultan, WA  98294. Federal/State Criminal History Background Clearance will be required at applicant's expense (employment status contingent on verification). The Sultan School District requires any employee hired in a position requiring a CDL to undergo a drug test as part of the employment process. Satisfactory completion of such a test is a condition

of employment.

Applicants are hereby notified that the Sultan School District is a weapon and drug-free work environment.

 

Bilingual Candidates (English/alternative language encouraged to apply)