POSITION DESCRIPTION:
This position assists a certificated teacher with instructional support for students. Responsibilities include providing small group instruction and assisting the teacher with daily lessons and activities and student supervision. For more detailed description see the job description. 

DETAILS:

• Daily hours 8:15 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
• Monday - Friday

REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION:

All classroom Paraeducators in Peninsula School District are required by law to meet ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) Paraeducator requirements:

1. Paraeducators must show documentation of a high school diploma or equivalent.
2. Paraeducators must fulfill one of the three following requirements:
   • Completed 72 quarter or 48-semester credits at an institution of higher education, OR
   • Obtained an Associate's (or higher) degree, OR
   • Take and pass the Para Pro Assessment developed by the Educational Testing Service (ETS).

Experience in a school setting and working with school-aged individuals is desirable.  

The Para Pro Assessment  is not currently offered at Peninsula School District. Please click on this link to visit the Para Pro testing site:  PARA PRO TEST SITE

• Scores must be 461 or above to meet the minimum Washington state standards.
• Test Fee: $55.00, exact cash or check required.
• Photo identification is required at the time of testing.
• Testing requires a three-hour time block.

Please contact Employee Support Services at (253) 530-1011 or hr@psd401.net, if you have questions.

FUNDAMENTAL COURSE OF STUDY:

• FCS training is offered by the district and must be completed as directed by the district.
• For additional details on the Washington State Paraeducator training requirements, please click on this link: PESB

ADDITIONAL TRAINING:

• Must complete training in First Aid and CPR training after employment is offered.
• Must complete Right Response training after employment is offered. Right Response training is conducted primarily on weekends as a two-day paid training.

REQUIRED PRIOR TO STARTING WORK:

• Unless you have been fingerprinted in a school district within the last two years, you will be required to have fingerprinting done. The Olympic ESD 114 (360.478.6881) in Bremerton offers digital live-scan fingerprinting services by appointment for a fee of $83.00.

To be considered for employment, you must first complete the Peninsula School District online application and submit supporting documents as required. Applications are reviewed after the closing deadline. Candidates will be contacted by the building Administration to complete the interview process.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• All applicants must submit an updated applicant disclosure statement.

Once the position closes, the Hiring Administrator will review applications and select candidates for interviews for the open position. The position may be reopened if the initial candidate pool does not produce enough qualified and/or experienced applicants.

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The Peninsula School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. If you have questions or complaints regarding alleged discrimination, please call the Peninsula School District Educational Service Center at (253) 530-1000 or visit our office located at 14015 62nd Ave NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332, and ask for one of the following coordinators: Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, compliance@psd401.net; Title IX Compliance Coordinator, titleix@psd401.net; 504 Compliance Coordinator, 504@psd401.net; ADA Compliance Coordinator, ada@psd401.net.