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　　Job Posting #2324-64

　　Position: Para Educator 3 -- Fisher Elementary School

　　PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Must meet "highly qualified" requirement in one of the following ways:All newly hired Para Educators will need a high school diploma or its equivalent and have completed two years of college or an associate's degree. If you do not have two years of college, you must have passed the ETS test for paraprofessional.  Documentation of each of these items are required at the time of hire.Ability and willingness to complete the State of Washington required fundamental course of study for Para Educator.Experience supporting the needs of students with disabilities and medical needs preferredPrevious successful experience working with students in a school settingExperience supporting students with limited communication skills preferredExperience working with English Language Learners preferredAbility to work in small group settingAbility to engage and respond to students of a wide range of physical, social, cognitive and behavioral needsExperience academically assisting studentsEffective communication skills, organization, and teamwork necessaryRight Response/Non-Violent Crisis Intervention or equivalent training preferred* *

　　RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Be able to contribute positively to a team effortRelates well to students, parents and colleaguesAble to effectively communicate through oral and written language with othersAssist teachers in the preparation of relevant educational tools and materials for classroom useReinforce listening, verbal, reading and writing skillsAbility to engage and respond to students of a wide range of physical, social, cognitive, and behavioral needs in a Life Skills settingPosition could include lifting and transferring studentsMay assist high needs students with self-care tasks such as toileting, dressing, feeding, while encouraging them to learn to do these tasks independently* *

　　CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

　　Work Year: 2023-24 school year; 180 days per year; continuing position

　　*Hours:   *6 hours per day; Monday through Friday

　　Starting Date:  February 5, 2024

　　Salary: $22.63 to $26.25; depending on school district para educator experience

　　Benefits: This position qualifies for healthcare benefits (medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, and disability insurance), retirement benefits, up to 12 days of sick leave, and up to three (3) days of personal leave per school year.  (Days of sick leave and personal leave are prorated based on employee start date.)

　　*Affiliation: * This is an LCEA represented position - Internal candidates with Lynden School District LCEA Para Educator seniority have priority.  Internal candidates desiring consideration must apply by 12:00 p.m. on January 22, 2024.

　　APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

　　Current employees: Please use Skyward-Employee Access to view and apply for online positions. Contact the Human Resources Department if you need assistance with access to Skyward. 

　　*All other applicants, including substitutes: * Application details are found on the District website:  www.lynden.wednet.edu{rel="nofollow"}.

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