Summer School –Paraprofessional
21 st Century Community Learning Centers
Whitson Elementary School
MONDAY – THURSDAY (except week of July 4) 8:00am TO 1:30 pm or
5:30 pm depending on summer schedule
June 24 – July 21, 2023
$19.09-$25.59/hour DOE
Stand alone positions does not qualify for benefits.
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
SUBMIT LETTER OF INTEREST TO:
Niki Clifford, Administrative Assistant, niki.clifford@whitesalmonschools.org
General Summary:
The summer school Support Staff will report to and communicate with the 21st CCLC Site Coordinator. Staff will assist teachers with lessons and supervise summer school time activities. Our goal is to support literacy and math in grades 1st through 8th, while providing a safe, respectful, and supportive environment and to build and strengthen relationships with students. For more information, contact Rachel Suits, Program Director, at rachel.suits@whitesalmonschools.org.
Essential Abilities or Characteristics
Ability to assist in the assembling and delivery of enrichment activities related to STEM and/or Project
Based Learning under the direction of a teacher and site coordinator
Promote good habits as a role model for students
Maintain classroom supplies, equipment, and work area
Ability to provide a welcoming, fun, safe and supportive environment for students
Promoting the success and achievement of low-income students from culturally diverse backgrounds
Ability to work successfully with students of differing physical, cognitive and language abilities
Ability to work as a team to implement designed curriculum and enrichment opportunities for students
Attend A-List staff meetings and preparation for summer school June 26-30 (5 hours)
Required to have working knowledge of computer technology and equipment
Required Qualifications
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*
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Project Based Learning
Ability to speak Spanish
Demonstrates ability to relate positively and productively with diverse youth and adults
Strong communication skills and ability to work as a collaborative team member
The White Salmon Valley 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:
Title IX Coordinator
Craig McKee
PO BOX 1339; White Salmon WA 98672
Telephone Number. 509-493-1970
Email: craig.mckee@whitesalmonschools.org
Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Craig McKee
PO BOX 1339; White Salmon WA 98672
Telephone Number. 509-493-1970
Email: craig.mckee@whitesalmonschools.org
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Rich Polkinghorn, Superintendent
PO BOX 157; White Salmon WA 98672
Telephone Number: 509-493-1500
Email: rich.polkinghorn@whitesalmonschools.org