2425-64 – Para Educator 1 – Lynden High School

Job Posting # 2425-64

Position: Para Educator 1 — Lynden High School — Non-Continuing

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

– Must meet “highly qualified” requirement in one of the following ways:

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– All newly hired Para Educators will need a high school diploma or its equivalent and have completed two years of college or an associates degree. If you do not have two years of college, you must have the ability and willingness to pass the ETS test for paraprofessional.
– Ability and willingness to complete the State of Washington required fundamental course of study for Para Educator.

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– Previous successful experience working with students in a school setting.
– Experience academically assisting students.
– Experience working with English Language Learners preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

– Be able to contribute positively to a team effort.
– Relates well to students, parents, and colleagues.
– Able to effectively communicate through oral and written language with others.
– Assist students to increase their understanding of the subject matter taught.
– Assist teachers in the preparation of relevant educational tools and materials for classroom use.
– Reinforce listening, verbal, reading and writing skills.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Work Year: 2023-24 school year; non-continuing position thru 6/11/25

Hours:  6 hours per day; 7:45 a.m. — 2:15 p.m.; Monday – Friday

Starting Date:  As Soon As Possible

Salary: $22.74 – $28.50; 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 4:00 p.m. on October 18, 2024.