Tonasket School District

Tonasket SD is a public school located in rural north-central Washington. It is one of the largest geographical districts in the state!

The Tonasket setting is rural with magnificent topography of mountains and valleys. The Okanogan River, part of the Columbia River system, flows through the town of Tonasket. There are many lakes in the area, some large and others quite small. The climate is best described as semi-arid with four definite seasons.

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Focused on learning and linking learning to life.

Embrace a welcoming and collaborative school climate that encourages staff and student initiative, dynamic learning, a sense of community, and ethical decision-making, while promoting and valuing mutual respect, safety, health, and our rural heritage.

The Tonasket School District is now accepting in and out-of-district applications for:

Middle School Paraeducator

• Highly Qualified Requirements for Paraeducator Required (High School diploma (or GED) – AND - also meet HQ requirements of an AA degree –OR- 72 quarter credits or 48 semester college credits –OR- passed the ParaPro Assessment)
• Starting 2024/25 school year

APPLICATION PERIOD:

In-district requests close July 23, 2024.

Open until filled for out-of-district applications.

APPLICATION PROCESS (IN-DISTRICT):

To request a transfer (within classification), submit a letter of interest to Anitra Atchison in the district office.

APPLICATION PROCESS (OUT-OF-DISTRICT):

To apply for this position, applicants must complete the online application and submit materials through the online system. Go to the district’s website at: http://www.tonasket.wednet.edu. Instructions for completing the online application are found on the Employment link. Please call the district office at 509-486-2126 for help if needed.

DEPARTMENT: As Assigned

REPORTS TO: Building Program/Administrator

WORK DAYS: Monday – Friday, 7 Hours per Day, 8:00 am – 3:30 pm

The position is designed based on the district's needs on a year-to-year basis. Duties may be adjusted on a year-to-year basis depending on district needs.

BASIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Tutor students individually or in small groups.

2. Conference with the intervention and/or classroom teachers to monitor student progress and to develop instructional objectives and appropriate activities for individual students.

3. Supervise students when needed.

4. Assist in compiling test data and keep required documentation and records.

5. Assist in administering standardized tests or curriculum-based tests as directed.

6. Maintain accurate student files.

7. Participate and manage student information of CST meetings as directed.

8. Complete required records in a timely manner.

9. Track student attendance, academic progress, and classroom performance.

10. Attend relevant inservices as they are available.

11. Maintain confidentiality at all times.

12. Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

13. Assist with student/family communication.

14. Recess Duty – schedule (times, area, and grade level) assigned on a yearly basis.

15. Test proctor for computerized tests.

16. Help students in computer-assisted instruction.

17. Additional duties as assigned.

Behavior Intervention Para:

1. Supervise students needing behavior support.

2. Attend and participate in Tier 2 Behavior Meeting.

3. Observe students in classrooms to identify behaviors.

4. Participate in professional development opportunities to better understand student behaviors.

5. Provide reward opportunities to support the PBIS system.

6. Push into classrooms to provide support for students.

7. Facilitate the annual Cookie Dough fundraiser.

8. Right Response training required annually.

ES Work Room Duties Include:

1. Work Room

1. Complete projects assigned by staff

2. Operate and maintain all equipment in the copy room including:

• Copy Machine
• Duplicator
• Laminator
• Die Cut

1. Assist in the Cub Den as directed.

ES Library Duties Include:

1. Know the organization of the library.

2. Assist the librarian as directed.

3. Check materials in and out of the library (Watch for holds and other unexpected messages)

4. Shelve and straighten collection daily. (Set aside items that need attention)

5. Housekeeping: dusting, watering, picking up, etc.

6. Lifting up to 25 lbs: books, equipment, etc.

7. Gathering resources for staff (teachers)

8. Provide assistance to patrons as needed or requested.

1. Find books for patrons and pull collections (for teachers, consult with librarian)

2. Help place and remove holds and check patron status

3. Utilize computer search

4. Help with other computer applications and projects

5. Facilitate high expectations, appropriate behavior, and procedures

6. Promote accountability

9. Deal with disgruntled clientele.

10. Collect and track lost/damaged book fines.

11. Destiny tasks beyond circulation:

1. Generate and distribute reports

2. Batch process items and patrons

3. Import and export data

4. Cataloging: Add AR information

1. Delete discarded items

2. Find prices

3. Make corrections as necessary

5. Find pertinent information by utilizing item or patron status and history to solve questions.

12. Process and repair books

1. Such as adding and covering spine labels, bar codes

2. Various book covering and repair and cleaning tasks

3. Suggest books for discard

4. Receive orders and reconcile packing lists and invoices

13. Technology: AV Equipment supervision and scheduling

1. iPad/computer cart management

1. Check-in/out

2. Clean each iPad and return them to appropriate settings after student/staff use

3. Update apps using Apple Configurator

2. Audiobooks

1. Check-in/out

2. Manually track student requests

3. Delete/download audiobooks in a timely manner

14. Other projects as directed such as:

1. Preparing slide shows

2. Displays

3. Help set up for presenters

4. Errands and deliveries

5. Miscellaneous reception and clerical duties

6. Assist with supervision of volunteers and student helpers

7. Assist with inventory

8. Processing magazines and newspapers

Migrant Student Advocate Duties Include:

1. The Migrant Student Advocate will support needs of migrant students and families with the goal of post-secondary education and plans.

2. Ability to speak Spanish fluently to converse with students and parents, required.

3. Work with the district’s Migrant Education Program Director/Coordinator and the school staff to identify and establish program and student goals in alignment with the district’s local plan and the State Service Delivery Plan.

4. Provide supplemental support and services focused on meeting the unique needs of migrant students.

5. Assist in coordinating services with other resources migrant students may be eligible and entitled to receive, including career and college planning and leadership.

6. Work with Migrant/Bilingual program staff to serve at-risk migrant students and families, including willingness to assist with periodic evening parent meetings (PAC).
   
   

Migrant/Bilingual Paraeducator

1. Assist the bilingual program students in varied instructional settings.

2. Ability to work with students individually or in small groups, within the classroom in a “push-in” model, or “pull out,” as needed and directed.

3. Conference with the ESL Specialist and the director to develop instructional objectives and appropriate activities for individual students based on language proficiency.

4. Assist in administering standardized tests or curriculum-based tests.

5. Assist in compiling data and keeping appropriate records.

6. Attend relevant trainings as they are available.

7. Assist in the supervision of students.

8. Monitor and assist students with computer-based programs.

9. Speak and write Spanish and English fluently to communicate with students and parents, required.

10. Ability to translate documents and correspondence from English to Spanish and Spanish to English, as supports and meets Bilingual/Title III programs guidelines.

11. Work with district Migrant/Bilingual program staff and building teams to serve at-risk migrant students and families, including willingness to assist with periodic evening parent meetings (PAC).

Migrant/Bilingual ECE Paraeducator Duties Include:

1. Ability to speak Spanish fluently to converse with students and parents required.

2. Assist in the student's educational plan, including development and implementation.

3. Plans, prepares, and develops various teaching aids for student instruction.

4. Implement and assist with behavior management programs as directed by the teacher.

5. Efficiently manage required forms, data collection, and record-keeping.

6. Assist with loading and unloading of students from buses.

7. Maintains sanitization of room, instructional area, equipment, and utensils.

8. Provide supervision in the school environment; playground, cafeteria, field trips, or other areas, as program guidelines allow.

9. Ability to use: Copy machine, computer, and various computer programs.

10. Ability to work with and take direction from multiple staff.

11. Work with district Migrant/Bilingual program staff and building teams to serve at-risk migrant students and families, including willingness to assist with periodic evening parent meetings (PAC).

Outreach Program Duties Include:

1. Tutor students individually and facilitate instruction in small groups.

2. Conference with the classroom teacher to monitor student progress.

3. Under the supervision of the certificated teacher, meet with selected students to monitor and document progress toward goals specified in the student's written learning plan.

4. Supervise students when needed.

5. Assist in compiling test data and keep required documentation and records.

6. Maintain accurate student files.

7. Complete required records in a timely manner.

8. Track student attendance, academic progress, and classroom performance.

9. Attend relevant professional growth opportunities as they are available.

10. Maintain confidentiality at all times.

11. Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

12. Give assessments.

13. Assist with student/family communication.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Participate in professional growth activities.

2. Participate in in-service training programs.

3. Follow the communicated policies and procedures of the school district.

4. Demonstrate professional responsibility and ethical behavior.
   
   

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, AND ABILITIES:

1. Excellent organizational skills.

2. Interpersonal skills, being able to relate to students and adults, flexibility.

3. History of reliability, dependability, and punctuality.

4. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

5. Ability to work with a variety of people in a positive, supportive manner

6. Be professional in action and appearance.

7. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

8. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

9. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

10. Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions.

11. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community.

12. Must have essential technology skills.

13. Ability to assist students with problem solving.

14. Proficient tutoring skills in reading, writing, and mathematics

15. Experience and/or willingness to work with at-risk youth (multiple ACES)

16. Ability to work with students with learning disabilities, autism, emotional, physical, health, sensory, cognitive, and/or multiple impairments

17. Skills/strength in Science and Math, especially Geometry and Algebra 2

18. Self-motivated/driven work ethic.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Must meet federal guidelines for Highly Qualified by having an AA degree or 72 quarter hours or 48 semester college credits or documentation of successfully passing the state assessment.

MANDATORY CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Successful clearance of the FBI and Washington State Patrol fingerprint background check.

• Successful Washington State Sexual Misconduct clearance.

• Completion of Federal I-9, Employment Verification Eligibility form.

Tonasket School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator, Kevin Young, 509-486-2126, kevin.young@tonasket.wednet.edu; Title IX Coordinator, Billy Monroe, 509-486-2161, billy.monroe@tonasket.wednet.edu; and 504 Coordinator, Kristi Krieg, 509-486-2126, kkrieg@tonasket.wednet.edu. [35 DO Highway 20 East, Tonasket 98855-9601]

El Distrito Escolar de Tonasket no discrimina en cualquier programa o actividad sobre la base de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, discapacidad, o el uso de una perro guía entrenado o animal de servicio y proporciona un acceso equitativo a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar preguntas y quejas de supuesta discriminación: Coordinador de Derechos Civiles, Kevin Young, 509-486-2126, kevin.young@tonasket.wednet.edu; Coordinador del Título IX, Billy Monroe, 509-486-2161; billy.monroe@tonasket.wednet.edu; y Coordinadora 504, Kristi Krieg, 509-486-2126, kkrieg@tonasket.wednet.edu. [35 DO Highway 20 East, Tonasket 98855-9601]