EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT

Endeavour Intermediate School

Title I Program Assignment

3 hours per day

2010-2011 School Year schedule             

$12.47 to $15.61 DOE

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:  Effectively assist and support the classroom teacher who is responsible for the classroom program.  Effectively support and extend instruction and services to program eligible students, thereby increasing student learning.  Present himself/herself to the public as a good “first impression” of our District.  Perform tasks as directed to assist teachers and program in the supervisory, clerical, and educational needs of students.  Perform daily duties of supervision of students in specially assigned areas.   Consistently use positive behavior management strategies and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements: 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Must meet “Highly Qualified” federal/state standards:  Possess an Associate’s Degree (or higher) or completion and passage of Educational Testing Service (ETS) ParaPro Assessment Test (copy of transcript for AA degree or higher, or ETS test results must be included with application)
• Demonstrate dependability in work attendance   
• Experience and/or training in working with students preferred
• Available to work evening parent events periodically, with compensation, that may occur after the regular work day
• Ability to tutor students in reading, writing, math, and other subjects as needed under the direction of certificated staff using good communications skills in English  (position at this time will focus mainly on math)
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, parents, and community agencies using good communications skills
• Ability to collaborate with other teachers in helping with instruction of students
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily as listed. 
• The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 
• Must have completed or be able to complete Washington State Fourteen Core Competencies for Paraeducators immediately after hire.

Candidates must have strong academic skills.

POSTED:          July 29, 2010

CLOSED:          August 12, 2010 or until filled

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the results of fingerprint background check, passing a post-offer employment physical (if required), and Washington State Sexual Misconduct Disclosure check with results to the satisfaction of the district.

District employees need to send a letter of application, two letters of recommendation (if employee presently works out-side Educational Assistant classification), and qualifications to Chuck Ziara, Classified Personnel, to be considered.  E-mail application will not be accepted.

District substitutes need to send a letter of application, resume’, and two letters of recommendation to Chuck Ziara, Classified Personnel, to be considered.  E-mail application will not be accepted. Copy of the ETS Assessment Test results or copy of Transcripts showing degree earned is required with application.

Applications are available at the Fife School District Administration Office 5802 - 20 Street East, Tacoma (Fife), WA 98424 or by calling Classified Personnel Office at (253) 517-1000.

Complete application should include:                

1.           District Classified Application Form

2.           Cover Letter

3.           Resume'

4.           Two Letters of Recommendation

5.           Copy of the ETS Assessment Test results or copy of official Transcripts showing degree earned is required with Application.

Fife School District No. 417 complies with all state and federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability.  This holds true for all district employment and opportunities.  Inquiries regarding Title IX/Chapter 28A.640 RCW Officer may be directed to Jeff Short, and EEOC, Affirmative Action, Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 504, compliance procedures may be directed to Nancy Fitta; at Fife School District, 5802 – 20 Street E., Tacoma, WA 98424, (253) 517-1000.