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