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Job title: CL19936: Para/Success Coordinator/Bilingual Required - Phoenix

Company: Kennewick School District

Job description: Position #19936: Para/Success Coordinator/Bilingual Required



Posting Dates: 8/31/2023 - 9/7/2023 (Or Until Filled)



Location: Phoenix High School



Hours: 7.5 Hours per Day, 199 Days per Year



JOB DESCRIPTION



The paraeducator in this position will coordinate processes to identify high school students who are deficient in credits toward a four-year high school diploma; will assist the counseling department in tracking and monitoring student progress toward on-time graduation; is responsible to assist in the development and coordination of intervention plans with teachers and parents.



To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.



All applications must be submitted to the Kennewick School District online at www.choosekennewick.com.



CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.


• Bachelor's degree in related field.


• Must attach unofficial transcript proving bachelor's degree to application. Official transcripts of all levels of education, including high school, required within 30 days of hire.


• Spanish bilingual skills required - must pass STAMP assessment.


• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.


• Must be able to meet the Physical Demands of the position.


• May be required to pass a basic skills test.


• Completion of Safe Schools Web Based Training within 30 days of hire and yearly thereafter.


• Must pass a background check, which includes employee paid fingerprinting.


• If required to do home visits, must provide evidence of a clean driving record by presenting driver abstract at time of interview; be able to drive own car during work-day and provide proof of insurance.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Two years related experience working in a school or community based setting.


• Required academic skills to assist students (i.e. knowledge in sciences, language arts, math, reading and social studies).


• Must be able to use basic computer programs to maintain records, enter timecard information and read and respond to email.


• Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word and ability to quickly assimilate District software programs, such as PowerSchool.


• Ability to develop and use spreadsheets to track students and data.


• Must uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures.


• Must take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.


• Must attend in-service trainings or other meetings as required, as well as attend any training as directed by management.


• Evidence of ability to assess and correct issues involving safety.


• Evidence of ability to establish and maintain a tactful, cooperative and effective relationship with students, parents, staff, fellow employees and management.


• Evidence of ability to approach assigned work in a professional manner, working toward the common goal of teamwork, pride in service delivery and continuous improvement.


• Must demonstrate sufficient command of the English language to communicate verbally and in writing with students, parents, district staff members and other concerned people regarding all aspects of their job related activities.


• Must be willing to become first-aid certified if required.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

• Bilingual Spanish/English.


• Knowledge of the characteristics and processes for assessing student progress.


• Ability to identify students who need additional support to achieve academic success and to determine the level of intervention for each student.


• Evidence of ability to problem solve effectively in difficult or conflict situations.


• Knowledge of strategies that enhance student learning.


• Evidence of strong human relations skills reflected in the ability to effectively work with students and families from diverse backgrounds.


• Skills and experience working with students with a variety of needs


• Evidence of leadership abilities and strong organizational skills.


• Ability to adapt to change


• Evidence of demonstrated ability to work independently and carry out assigned tasks.


• Evidence of ability to exercise sound judgment to organize, set priorities and initiate required tasks.


• Ability to encourage appropriate behavior with a positive approach.


• Ability to complete accurate and timely reports and other paperwork.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help coordinate a process of identifying and assessing students who may need guidance and support in attaining on time graduation


• Coordinate tutoring for after school tutoring and lunch time tutoring.


• Track and contact seniors who do not graduate on time and facilitate enrollment into summer programs and classes for the following school year.


• Contact underclassmen who have one or more ?F? grades and facilitate enrollment in credit retrieval and/or summer school programs


• Track and contact students who have left school and appear to be dropouts and confirm their status. Initiate changing the codes appropriately (i.e. from dropout to transfer out of district).


• Serve as the liaison in organizing the communication between students, administrators, counselors, teachers and parents for the purpose of creating and monitoring of student graduation plans and student progress toward meeting standard on state assessments; work collaboratively with existing school teams and committees.


• Help ensure a family-friendly atmosphere at the site, which includes taking into consideration the multi-cultural needs of the school and community.


• Utilize various means of communication to perform the duties of the job.


• Perform all other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor pertaining to job classification.


• Perform all duties of the position within the scope of Kennewick School District policies and procedures, including regular attendance and punctuality.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT



PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here represent 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.

• Mobility: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, push or pull 18-26 lbs., sit, kneel and crouch, twist and bend, use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arm.


• Sense: The employee is required to talk/hear conversations and other sounds. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. The employee is required to taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.


• Lifting: The employee must be able to lift or move up to 18-26 pounds; must also be able to lift overhead. The employee may be required to physically move quickly in an emergency or while performing student supervision duties.

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.

• Physical Hazards: While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work outdoors in a wide variety of temperatures; from -10 degrees F to 100 degrees F +. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in this work environment is moderate.

Kennewick School District's Non-Discrimination Policy



The Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or use of trained dog, guide or service animal by a person with a disability, 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 & Equity: Douglas Christensen - (509) 222-5010 ( )



Section 504, Title IX: BJ Wilson - (509) 222-5003 ([email protected])



This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in all education programs and/or extra-curricular school activities in the Kennewick School District.



Applicants: Inquiries regarding compliance procedures or requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to the School District's Associate Superintendent or Director of Human Resources.



For information on salary and benefits offered, please visit



Kennewick School District Contact Names and Telephone Numbers:



Doug Christensen, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources



(509)222-5010



Certificated ADA



Toni Neidhold, Director of Human Resources



(509)222-6414



[email protected]



Classified ADA



Kennewick School District



1000 West 4th Avenue



Kennewick, WA 99336



Job Title : CL19936: Para/Success Coordinator/Bilingual Required - Phoenix



Primary Location : Phoenix High School



Salary Range : $25.94 - $30.08 / Per Collective Bargaining Agreement



Shift Type : Part-Time

Expected salary:

Location: Phoenix, AZ

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