Paraprofessional (Para) Contract Job | Poulsbo, WA | 25 - 35 hours a week

Seeking Paraprofessional for the Upcoming School Year 
We are now hiring passionate people in Poulsbo, Washington for paraprofessional roles for the upcoming school year. These openings are 25 - 35 hours a week and would involve working with special needs students in grades K - 12. Please see below for more information. 

Job Summary : 

A paraprofessional is a non-certified instructional staff person who does not hold the position of teacher, but assists in the classroom under the guidance of a teacher.  Sometimes paraprofessionals are called teacher aides or instructional aides. The duties of paraprofessionals may include the following:

• Providing one-on-one or small-group tutoring for students
• Assisting with classroom management
• Providing instructional assistance in a computer lab
• Conducting parental involvement activities
• Providing instructional support in the library or media center
• Acting as a translator
• Providing instructional support to a student under the direct supervision of a teacher

Qualifications:

• Beginning with the school year 2019-20, all employed paraeducators must meet the following minimum employment requirements:

• Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent 

• In addition, a paraeducator must meet one of the following:

• Have received a qualifying score on the Education Testing Service (ETS) paraeducator assessment
• Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university
• Have completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council*
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check. 

 Benefits of Working with ProCare Therapy :

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
  • Full PDF of benefits guide available on request
• 401(K) 
• Competitive Weekly Pay
  • Pay will be discussed on the first phone call and is negotiable based on experience and interview quality.
• Travel Assistance for those who qualify 
  • Must live or have a residence at least 45 miles away from school to qualify. Please don't hesitate to ask Ross Mathews if you have any questions about travel assistance. 

Please email your resume and 3 references to Ross Mathews if you are interested in this position. 

Ross Mathews
Senior Director of Educational Resources 
ross.mathews@procaretherapy.com
770-225-3009