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Lynden School District 2425-79 - Para Educator 1 - Fisher Elementary - Non Continuing in Lynden, Washington
Job Posting #2425-79
Position: Para Educator 1 -- Fisher Elementary 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 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.
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``` - Previous successful experience working with elementary school age students, emergent readers and writers, in a school setting - Experience academically assisting students - Ability to relate, interact, and communicate with parents/students - Experience working with Special Education students - Experience with administering student assessments recommended, i.e., progress monitoring, standardized, special service eligibility, etc. - Ability to engage and respond to students of a wide range of physical, social, cognitive and behavioral needs - Experience working with English Language Learners preferred
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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 teachers in the preparation of relevant educational tools and materials for classroom use
- Reinforce listening, verbal, reading and writing skills
- Observe and record students' individual progress
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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Work Year: 2024-25 school year; non-continuing position thru 6/11/25
*Hours: * 6 hours per day; 8:45 a.m.- 3:15 p.m.; Monday through Friday
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Salary: $22.74 - $28.50; dependent upon previous Para Educator verified experience
Benefits: Employees who work more than 630 hours in a school year are eligible for SEBB healthcare coverage. Non-continuing positions do not qualify for retirement benefits. Employees receive 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 January 21, 2025.
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.
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*All other applicants, including substitutes: * Application details are found on the District website: www.lynden.wednet.edu{rel="nofollow"}.
Fingerprinting must be done as a requirement of your employment with the Lynden School District at the prospective employee's expense. Direct deposit of pay is required of all employees.