Current Available Positions

West Valley Classified Position

Announcement posted: August 24, 2010
Closes at 4:00 p.m. on August 30, 2010

Fax and e-mail cannot be accepted as letter of application.

Job# 029CLS

Position

Category Status

Building

Hours or FTE

Open Date

Closes To
Building

Closes To
District Staff

Closes Out of District

Instructional Paraprofessional Title I

Regular

Summitview Elementary

3.5 hours per day - 5 days per week

08/24/10

8/30/10

08/30/10 or until filled

Salary - $11.91 per hour until successful completion of six month probation, then $13.24 per hour

Grade Area: K-4

Work Time: TBD

POSITION: Elementary Title I Para-Professional

Primary Responsibility: Provide instruction to students as outlined by the Title/LAP coordinator, routine clerical duties, material preparation for the teaching/learning process and other non-instructional duties as designated by the Title/LAP coordinator.

Directly Responsible To: Title/LAP coordinator and building principal.

Responsibilities:

1. Assist classroom teacher with the following duties:

• Provide instruction to students

• Typing and duplicating materials

• Construction of bulletin boards

• Checking papers

• Conducting small group instruction

• Administering and scoring informal tests

• Assist students in class

2. Supervise students in library, on playground, bus loading, hallways, field trips and lunchroom.

3. Assist in management of computer lab operation.

4. Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

Able to lift 50 lbs.
Assist with lifting over 50 lbs.
Able to bend, kneel, squat, extended arm use involving weights, frequently.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.
May be required to acquire a current first aid/CPR card.
Must meet Title I “Highly Qualified” standard (ie, AA degree, two years of college training or able to pass the state basic skills test).
Proficiency in speaking, reading and writing Spanish and English desired.

Experience:

Previous experience working with children preferred.

Personal Qualities:

Must be able to work well with children and adults alike.
Must be punctual.

All new employees must complete fingerprint and drug screening process before employment. The cost to the employee is approximately $100.00

Please complete our Classified Application Click here to download our Classified Application or you may pick up an application at the District's Central Office.

In-District Application Procedure:

Applicants for CLASSIFIED positions must submit a brief letter of application to John King, Human Resources, Central Office. The letter should include the position desired and the individual professional qualifications for the position. District employee applicants must submit the letter of application within the in-district closing dates.

The West Valley School District No. 208 complies with all state and federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of color, national origin, gender, or disability. This holds true for all district employment opportunities. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX Officer and Section 504/ADA Coordinator, John King, Human Resources, West Valley School District, 8902 Zier Road, Yakima, WA 98908, 509-972-6016

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