Position is for the 2023-2024 School Year

SUMMARY: The Paraeducator - Instructional Support position supports the classroom teacher in daily classroom instruction of students, including such areas as; general content, remediation, intervention, enrichment, and extension activities. Responsibilities vary with the individual assignment, but typically include tutoring students, supporting student discipline, preparing materials, providing testing proctoring/assistance, and assisting the teacher with record keeping.

ABOUT CHIEF LESCHI SCHOOLS: Formerly known as the Puyallup Tribal School, Chief Leschi Schools was founded in 1976 to address the high dropout rate of the youth of the Puyallup tribe. It is the largest of seven tribal schools in the state of Washington and one of approximately 200+ tribal schools in the United States. It is also one of the largest tribal schools to be funded by the Bureau of Indian Education.

COVID-19 Vaccine - The Puyallup Tribe of Indians Tribal Council on August 26, 2021 confirmed their directive legally requiring all Chief Leschi Schools employees to be fully vaccinated no later than October 29, 2021. Your vaccine status will be verified at New Employee Orientation. Please reach out to the HR Office at HR@leschischools.org for information on medical accommodations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Tutors students individually or in a small group setting as directed by the classroom teacher
• Communicates student needs to teacher and other school staff
• Maintains and/or assists with student discipline including maintenance of positive student behavior
• Assists with the supervision of students during building activities, such as assemblies and special programs
• Assists students with building emergency drills
• May attend staff meetings and building events, such as open house
• May attend related professional development activities and workshops
• Maintains effective communication with classroom teachers and administrators
• Maintains professional conduct when working with students, staff and parents
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality
• Performs other duties as assigned

This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed, while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Be at least eighteen years of age
Possess a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent (GED) and
Two years of study at an institution of higher education (72 quarter hours); or an Associate’s degree (or higher); or a passing score (461) on a state local Para assessment exam.
Proof of qualifications must be included in application for consideration.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of traditional Native American cultures and values

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in any field

Recent previous para-educator experience

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

Successful criminal background clearance

Successful and/or clear drug screening

Be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

ABILITIES/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

Work with and relate to Native American children and serve as a positive role model
Take initiative and work independently
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing at all levels
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups in a multicultural and diverse community
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of confidentiality and the ability to maintain it
Remain flexible to changes in assignments or situation.
Organize activities, collect data, set priorities, and follow instructions
Work collaboratively with school staff, parents, and community members
Demonstrate understanding of and experience with cultural competence.
Use basic job-related equipment
Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Building Principal or designee

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand for long periods of time. The employee must frequently reach with hands and arms and is regularly required to talk or hear; stand and/or walk; bend, stoop, twist, squat, and kneel; and use hands to finger, handle, feel and perform fine motor manipulation. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Anything over the weight limits should be done as a two-person lift or with a mechanical lift.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors, occasionally near visual displays. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Chief Leschi Schools is an Equal Opportunity /M/F/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer, except as provided under the Indian Preference Act.