Clerk, Health Office $26.17 - $31.73 per hour

2 hours per day, 9 months per year

Paraeducator, Instructional $24.31 - $29.58 per hour

.75 hours per day, 9 months per year

Paraeducator, Learning Support $24.67 - $30.02 per hour

1 hour per day, 9 months per year

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Non-Exempt

We appreciate your interest in employment with Vancouver Public Schools (VPS). All applications are considered and reviewed. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications received, not all applicants will receive an interview.

Résumés should include education, relevant experience (including current position), and skills which highlight the qualifications of the position to which a person is applying.

All district employees are encouraged to review their personnel file periodically to ensure that their file includes current and relevant documentation that supports their degree, education or credits, experience, training, etc., as it relates to qualifications described on job postings.

Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification. 

Internal applicants must have official transcripts or documentation to confirm education on file or included with the application. 

External applicants must include official transcripts to confirm education with application.

Qualifications - Clerk, Health Office

•  Possess a high school degree or comparable equivalent
• Minimum of one (1) year of job-related related experience which demonstrates ability to work independently, with a minimum of supervision, and function in a dynamic, fast-paced, continually changing environment with frequent interruptions, OR
• Documented credits from an accredited university, college, community college, certified nursing program, or business school may be used to fulfill or help fulfill the one (1) year of job-related experience. Forty-five (45) quarter or thirty (30) semester credits are equivalent to one full year of job-related experience.
• Recency (prior 10 years) and substance of work experience will be considered in determining applicant qualifications
• Experience with basic health-related tests or screening which demonstrates ability to maintain and manage a health room
• Experience which demonstrates excellent customer service abilities, interpersonal skills, team player attitude, and the ability to manage situations
• Experience which demonstrates a high level of attention to, and management of, detailed information
• Experience which demonstrates strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• Experience which demonstrates excellent problem solving, analytical, and conflict resolution skills and ability to think quickly
• Experience which demonstrates excellent written communication skills and have ability to compose and proof correspondence, as needed
• Experience using Microsoft Office/Suite (including Word and Excel
• Possess skill in working with numbers, mathematical computations, and worksheets
• Willingness to learn new technology
• Working knowledge and demonstrated experience in Gmail, Absence Management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to interpret written/oral directives and to apply district rules, regulations, procedures, and policies
• Ability to understand, recognize, and protect highly confidential information
• Ability to operate office machines and equipment
• Ability to effectively communicate with and appreciate individuals from diverse, socio-economic backgrounds
• Ability to advance and adapt with technological changes and work with program applications
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, parents, business and community groups, and/or other members of the public
• Ability to establish, manage, and maintain accurate files and records for district reports
• Ability to coordinate, review, and direct staff, students, parents, and/or volunteers while maintaining effective working relationships

Other Requirements:

• Ability to lift and move moderately sized objects up to 50 pounds
• Regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirement

Essential Functions:

• Treats co-workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times
• Serves as a positive role model for students, and practices the behaviors that are expected of our students
• Works in a flexible and cooperative manner
• Answer telephone, take messages, forward calls and direct visitors
• Ability to maintain and manage a health room, (i.e. assist nurse with medication requirements, and assist with maintaining record of immunizations, injury and treatment)
• Ability to maintain and manage health room annex (HRA) and other associated duties as directed by the building administrator
• Provide additional basic clerical support for other office clerical staff in building and administrators, as directed
• May provide coverage during break and lunch periods
• Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by administrator in alignment with their job classification

Qualifications - Paraeducator, Instructional & Learning Support: 

• Documentation verifying a high school diploma or GED AND
• One of the following: official transcripts verifying an Associate’s degree (90 quarter, 60 semester) OR 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits from an accredited university, college, community college, or business school; OR ETS ParaPro Assessment result of 461 or higher
• One year of related experience working with children in an educational setting preferred
• Successful experience as part of an educational team preferred
• Experience which demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and skills in working effectively in a team environment, providing support to achieve the desired goal(s) for the classroom and/or program area
• Possess excellent problem solving, analytical, and conflict resolution skills and ability to think quickly

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Ability to effectively communicate with and appreciate individuals from diverse, socio-economic backgrounds
• Ability to learn and use a computer monitor, keyboard, and appropriate adaptive technologies
• Ability to successfully implement educational programs and manage student behavior with direction from the teacher
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to be flexible with assigned tasks and schedules

 Other Requirements: 

• Ability to lift, move, physically restrain a child of the size required by the job
• Ability to independently and safely escort students around the school building and grounds
• Ability to observe the behavior of students, both visually and by listening
• Regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements

Instructional:

• Treat co-workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times
• Serve as a positive role model for students, and practices the behaviors that are expected of our students
• Work in a flexible and cooperative manner
• Participate in professional learning opportunities to broaden expertise in working with diverse student populations
• With support from certificated teachers, identify student learning needs, monitor student progress toward learning goals, and maintain accurate student data
• In cooperation with certificated teachers, work with individual students or small groups to achieve academic, behavioral, social emotional, basic life skills and other areas as assigned
• Work with small groups of students some of whom have special needs, including behavior needs, assisting with class work
• Monitor students to maintain an effective classroom environment that allows certificated teachers to provide small group or one-on one instruction
• With guidance provided by certificated teachers, provide instruction where students are engaged and productive
• Utilize lesson plans and follow verbal directions to provide targeted instruction to students as directed by the certificated teachers
• Collect and communicate information regarding student progress to the certificated teachers in order for appropriate adjustments to interventions and supports to be made
• With guidance provided by certificated teachers, assist to grade/correct papers and homework utilizing a rubric or key
• Provide supervision and ensure safety and security of students
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by administrator in alignment with their job classification

Learning Support:

• Support the appropriate certificated staff member(s) in developing specific goals for each student
• Support the teacher in planning and evaluating overall learning goals and individual students' progress.
• Independently oversee student(s) behavior and assist student(s) during class activities.
• In conjunction with certificated staff member, assist with classroom activities or provide instruction to student. Assistance provided may include the following areas: academic subjects, basic life skills, social skills, and other areas as assigned.
• Produce and assemble teaching materials as directed by teacher
• Assist with data entry, record keeping, and filing
• Grade/correct papers and homework utilizing a rubric or key
• Oversee assigned students as they enter/leave school grounds, on the playground and in the cafeteria, or on field trips as directed by Special Ed certificated staff
• Attend training meetings to broaden expertise in working with students with special needs
• Responsible for collecting and sharing progress data 
• Utilize technology to collect Individualized Education Plan (IEP) data and to inform work with students in goal areas
• Lead small groups or individualized instruction in the areas of reading, writing, math, and social/behavioral skills
• Support students in general education classrooms which may require the need to adjust, change or modify the assigned work as well as communicating and collaborating with the general education teacher about accommodations and modifications
• Communicate clearly with special education teacher regarding student behavior, progress and needs
• Implement suggestions and feedback from other staff related to specific students
• Implement behavior support plans for students with behavior needs
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by administrator in alignment with their job classification
• *If asked to perform diapering duty, "step up" to Special Program Paraeducator pay will apply

Benefits/Compensation:

Salary range:  New employees will start at the minimum hourly rate in the salary range.  However, employees who have verified prior years of service in a similar occupational status from other Washington School Districts or Education School Districts, may receive experience credit towards salary placement.  Salary schedules can be accessed here.

Benefits:  Employees who are anticipated to work at least 630 hours may be eligible for health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, and disability insurance benefits. Detailed information, including further eligibility criteria, can be found here.

Retirement:  Employees may be eligible for retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Eligibility is based on FTE. Detailed information can be found here.

Time Off:  Vancouver Public Schools offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, and bereavement leave.  Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Comprehensive Professional Agreement (CPA) for this position VAESP CPA.