The posting
This is a 6.75 hour per day, 180 days per year, Paraeducator/Paraeducator - Behavior Support Specialist/Nutrition Service I position with benefits at Odyssey Elementary School. Anticipated start date is as soon as possible.
Hours for this position are 8:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
The successful candidate will provide support in three primary areas: building paraeducator duties, resource support, and building behavior support. Building paraeducator responsibilities include supervising students during arrival, dismissal, lunch, and recess. Resource support involves collaborating with case managers to provide student check-ins and small-group academic and social-emotional learning (SEL) instruction. Building behavior support includes facilitating alternative indoor recess for students who prefer a smaller play setting.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with students who have disabilities. Multi-lingual.
Rate of pay for positions:
Paraeducator (5.0 hours/day): $29.81 - $40.08/hour
Behavior Support Specialist (1.5 hours/day): $30.96 - $41.24/hour
Nutrition Service I (0.25 hours/day): $25.99 - $30.35
JOB TITLE: Paraeducator – Behavior Support Specialist
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Paraeducator - MESP
REPORTS TO: Principal
JOB SUMMARY:
Assist students who are exhibiting behavior and social emotional actions that are impacting academic achievement in order to provide proactive behavior supports that refocuses the student. Assist the teacher with designing, planning, and delivering lessons and activities that increase positive behavior in the classroom and around the school premises. Supervise students at recess, in the cafeteria, and in the library.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist teacher(s) with the daily supervision of students for the purpose of maintaining and providing a safe and positive learning environment.
- Under the teacher’s direction, collect student behavioral data and collaborate with teacher on designing behavior goals. Support students with developing routines and common language to assist with their communication skills regarding classroom behaviors.
- Under the teacher’s direction, implement behavior plans to monitor and address positive student behavior and run small groups to address behavior/social emotional concerns of students.
- Assist teacher(s) with monitoring and managing student behavior and progress; share observations with teacher(s) and other professional staff.
- Assist teacher(s) with implementation of various strategies to address diverse student needs and support individual educational growth and achievement goals.
- Provide clerical and general classroom assistance for staff, which may include collection and data entry of information and correspondence.
- Maintain confidentiality with student information.
- Assist with monitoring students in the cafeteria and/or at recess; assist with maintaining a clean and orderly environment for student safety and well-being.
- Participate in meetings and training for the purpose of sharing information, improving the employee skills and knowledge, implementing school initiatives and addressing student needs.
- Comply with District Policies.
- Maintain consistent presence at assigned worksite and regularly work hours specified.
- May be subject to reassignment of job duties depending on program, building and student needs
- Such other related job duties as assigned by supervisor(s).
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job.
- Demonstrated knowledge of math, spelling, reading, grammar, and punctuation.
- Desire and aptitude to work with students.
- Ability to positively and professionally interact with students, supervisors, and staff.
- Ability to work both independently and cooperatively in a team situation.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage student behavior.
- Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail and meet deadlines in an atmosphere of frequent interruptions.
- Ability to operate or willingness to learn to operate standard classroom equipment.
- Ability to provide for the physical, health and safety needs of students.
- Knowledge of computer applications used to assist with student learning.
- Ability to strengthen job-related competencies.
Education/Certification:
- Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
- Meet one of the following requirements:
- Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university, or
- Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university, or
- Completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council, or
- Received a passing score on one of the following PESB approved assessments:
- ETS ParaPro Assessment.
- Pearson’s Paraprofessional Assessment.
- The Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program.
- Depending on assignment, may be required to complete behavior modification programs, including safe physical restraining techniques and/or other training as required.
Experience:
Job-related experience desired
Physical Requirements: Paraeducator – Behavior Support Specialist
Occasionally
1% - 33%
Frequently
34% - 65%
Continually
66% - 100%
Sitting
X
Standing
X
Walking
X
Crouching
X
Kneeling/Crawling
X
Stooping
X
Twisting Knees
X
Twisting Waist
X
Twisting Neck
X
Climbing
X
Balancing
X
Leg/Foot Use
X
Reaching
X
Handling/Grasping
X
Fingering/Feeling
X
Pushing/Pulling
X
Lifting/Carrying
X
Talking
X
Hearing
X
Vision
X
Near Acuity
X
Far Acuity
X
Depth Perception
X
Color Vision
X
Field of Vision
X
Smell
X
Work Outdoors
X
Work Indoors
X
JOB TITLE: Food Service I
DEPARTMENT: Nutrition Services
REPORTS TO: Nutrition Services Manager
JOB SUMMARY:
Perform a variety of duties in the preparation and serving of food for the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs at designated school site(s).
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist with preparation of food items daily and in a timely manner, including school entrees, a la carte items, and special menu items for the purpose of providing nutritious meals and snacks for students.
- Assist with supervision of student helpers and substitutes.
- Assist with all functions and duties in the kitchen including receiving, storing, preparing, serving and clean up.
- Prepare appropriate quantity of food items by reading and interpreting recipes for large quantities, following USDA meal pattern requirements.
- Assist with preparing daily cash records and comply with all cash handling procedures as trained and outlined in manual.
- Operate kitchen equipment including slicers, mixers, ovens, and warmers for the purpose of preparing food items and maintaining appropriate food temperatures, following health department rules and regulations.
- Lift up to 35 pounds in various containers using safe lifting techniques for the purpose of preparing and delivering large quantities of food items to serve students.
- Assist with daily cleanup of kitchen and service areas including cleaning and proper storage of dishes, food items, and kitchen equipment for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions at all times.
- Practice good safety habits at all times for the purpose of maintaining health and well being of school students and staff.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned including ordering/purchasing food and supplies, preparing inventory, and storing supplies for the purpose of maintaining an organized, efficient and safe work environment.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job
- Ability to read and follow recipes, use kitchen equipment, follow safety and sanitation rules, and requirements to prepare nutritious meals and snacks for students.
- Complete knowledge of Snohomish County and Washington State food safety, sanitation and proper temperatures including HAACP
- Ability to maintain updated knowledge of school policies and procedures that affect the school nutrition services program and this position.
- Ability to participate in job related training
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students and parents.
- Ability to follow and give written and verbal instructions
- Ability to do math calculations and make correct change at a high school level.
- Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and to be flexible in meeting deadlines.
- Ability to correctly and safely lift up to 35 pounds
Education:
- High school diploma or its equivalent.
- Washington State Health Card Required
Preferred Education and Experience
- ServSafe certification desired
- Previous experience in the food industry preferred
- Vocational training in the food service industry preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Food Service I Worker
Occasionally
1% - 33%
Frequently
34% - 65%
Continually
66% - 100%
Sitting
X
Standing
X
Walking
X
Crouching
X
Kneeling/Crawling
X
Stooping
X
Twisting Knees
X
Twisting Waist
X
Twisting Neck
X
Climbing
X
Balancing
X
Leg/Foot Use
X
Reaching
X
Handling/Grasping
X
Fingering/Feeling
X
Pushing/Pulling
X
Lifting/Carrying
X
Talking
X
Hearing
X
Vision
X
Near Acuity
X
Far Acuity
X
Depth Perception
X
Color Vision
X
Field of Vision
X
Smell
X
Work Outdoors
X
Work Indoors
X
Other special tools or equipment used with this position:
- Hydraulic machinery
- 240 gallon pot
Mukilteo School District 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 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: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Robert Gallagher (425-356-1325), [email protected], Section 504 Coordinator Becca Anderson (425-356-1277), [email protected], and the ADA/Access Coordinator Karen Mooseker (425-356-1330), [email protected]. Address: 9401 Sharon Drive in Everett, WA. Inquiries regarding ADA/Access issues at Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center should be directed to Wes Allen, Director (425-348-2220) [email protected]. Address: 9001 Airport Road in Everett, WA 98204.
