Paraeducator

Job Summary

The primary role of the Paraeducator is to assist students in achieving academic and behavioral goals as may be specified in student Individual Education Plans (IEP). The Paraeducator provides essential support in facilitating the overall safety and effectiveness of school operations through supervision, instructional support, behavior intervention and management, as well as operational/clerical support.

7 hours per day, Monday - Friday during the school year, 183 work days per school year

For full job description and to apply, visit www.nwesd.org/jobs

Qualifications:

High School diploma and one of the following required:

• Associate’s degree or higher;
• two years of education from an institute of higher education (72 quarter hours or 48 semester hours);
• or proof of a score of 455 or higher on the ETS Parapro Assessment.

Experience working with at-risk and adjudicated adolescents in an alternative environment is strongly preferred.

WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance required.

Valid Washington State driver’s license and proof of liability insurance required.

Valid First-Aid/CPR certificate required or be willing to obtain.

Benefits Include:
Medical Insurance; Dental and Vision insurance with 100% paid premiums for employee and eligible dependents; Annual Paid Leave - (9-10) Vacation days are rolled in to the annualized salary, (10) Sick days, (1) Floating Holiday, (7) observed Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty Leave; Tuition Reimbursement; Long Term Disability; Basic Life Insurance $35k (w/voluntary additional coverage); WA State Dept. of Retirement Systems Membership - Schools Employees' Retirement System (SERS), Deferred Compensation Program (DCP) offering 457 deferred savings plan; Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent Care; Voluntary Employees' Benefits Association (VEBA) participation; Employee Assistance Program; and Professional Development opportunities.

For consideration, please visit nwesd.org/jobs to complete an application.
Have questions? Email jobs@nwesd.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,954.00 - $42,742.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Bellingham, WA 98226: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $37,954 - $42,742