Behavior Specialist Paraeducator (GBE)

table width="657" tbody tr td width="98" pstrongJob Title:/strong/p /td td width="228" pBehavior Specialist Paraeducator/p /td td width="93" pstrongClosing Date:/strong/p /td td width="227" pOpen until filled/p /td /tr tr td width="98" pstrongJob Number:/strong/p /td td width="228" p#59-24-25/p /td td width="93" pstrongDates:/strong/p /td td width="227" p2025-2026 School Year/p p(start date 08/28/2025)/p /td /tr tr td width="98" pstrongLocation:/strong/p /td td width="228" pGold Bar Elementary/p /td td width="93" pstrongContract:/strong/p /td td width="227" p8 hours per day / M - F/p /td /tr tr td width="98" pstrongOpening Date:nbsp;/strong/p /td td width="228" pApril 25, 2025/p /td td width="93" pstrongSalary:/strong/p /td td width="227" pPSE Contract (current 24-25 rates are $24.61 - $31.29 per hour DOE)/p /td /tr /tbody /table pstrongnbsp;/strong/p pstrongNATURE AND SCOPE OF POSITION:/strong/p pTo assist in the implementation of all aspects of the buildingrsquo;s behavior intervention support program, including, but not limited to, the delivery of researched based intervention strategies to individual students as well as small groups of students, and progress monitoring of those students./p pstrongnbsp;/strong/p pstrongOUR DISTRICT:/strong/p pThe Sultan School District is one of the larger geographical school districts in the Puget Sound area, consisting of approximately 325 square miles. Sultan School District has approximately 2,000 students enrolled K-12.nbsp; Students are currently served by two elementary schools, a middle school, a high school and an alternative high school; and the Sno-Isle Skills Center, a cooperative vocational technical school./p pnbsp;/p pstrongOUR COMMUNITY:/strong/p pLocated northeast of Seattle (seven miles east of Monroe) or about 20 minutes from the Woodinville area, Sultan is surrounded by a beautiful environmental setting. Our ldquo;backyardrdquo; is the scenic Skykomish River and Cascade Mountains.nbsp; Sultan School District includes the community of Sultan, Startup, and Gold Bar.nbsp; Students from Index attend Sultan High School./p pstrongnbsp;/strong/p pstrongAPPLICATION PROCEDURE:/strong/p pInterested applicants should apply through our web-based application program and upload the required supporting documents atnbsp;stronghttps://sultan.cloud.talentedk12.com/hire/index.aspx/strongnbsp;Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following documents:/p ul liA letter of application addressing the qualifications and requirements of the position/li liA current resume/li liTwo or more letters of recommendation (including current or former supervisors)/li liThree or more confidential reference forms which will be completed electronically by your references/li liHigh School Diploma/li listrongNote:nbsp;/strongCurrent district employees need to submit only a letter of application on-line using the internal application process./li /ul h3span style="font-size: 10pt;"strongESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:/strongnbsp;/span/h3 ul lispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Assists students in dealing wi/spanth conflict, expressing themselves in appropriate ways, and improving their behavior with an emphasis on successful reintegration./li liCollects and documents data, related reports, and child records for the purpose of ongoing behavior intervention service planning and review./li liGuides and supports students as necessary to maintain a safe environment, with a focus on Positive Behavior Intervention and Support./li liMay escort students to and from location./li liMentors students utilizing the Check in-Check Out program (CICO), also collect and manage student data./li liUses computers and related technologies as needed./li liAbility to interact and collaborate with staff, students and families in a professional manner./li liAdministers one-to-one intensive behavior intervention to students./li liActively participates in behavior intervention meetings and professional development./li liCollects data and records anecdotal student progress notes and maintains behavioral charting data./li liCommunicates and meets with teachers regularly regarding programs interventions and materials to meet student needs./li liSupports Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS) initiatives./li liProvides assistance with de-escalating student behaviors and reintegration back into the classroom./li liCommunicates with family as a liaison between home and school regarding student behavior./li liCollaborates with counselor to provide social and emotional learning lessons and goals./li liMay participate or contribute to building intervention team./li liOther duties as assigned./li /ul pstrongMENTAL DEMANDS:/strong/p ul liExperience frequent interruption./li liRequired to deal with a wide range of student behaviors and academic abilities or with a wide range of physical or emotional disabilities./li liRequired to calm distraught, angry or hostile students./li liAbility to be consistent, and respectful at all times when working with students./li liAbility to be consistent, calm and positive during all student interaction, which may include during times of verbal and physical escalations./li liAbility to work with students in a warm and confident manner./li liAbility to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner./li liAbility to follow written and oral directions./li liKnowledge of basic academic subjects areas such as spelling, writing, reading and math./li liBasic knowledge of applied behavior analysis including how antecedents and consequences affect student behavior./li liKnowledge of child development concepts, developmentally appropriate curriculum and individualized learning processes for children, indicators of child abuse and neglect and factors affecting low income families./li liKnowledge and course verification of student de-escalation and safe methods of physical interventions during crisis (Eg Right response)./li liSkills in general classroom procedures./li liSkills in organization./li liSkills in time management./li liSkills in verbal and written communication./li liAbility to interact positively and confidently with students, fellow workers and general public./li liAbility to exercise sensitivity in dealing with individuals of diverse socio-economic backgrounds, cognitive and physical abilities as well as with individuals of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds./li liSkills in handling strict confidentiality./li liSkills in Restorative Justice Circles./li liAttend meetings or trainings as required, with emphasis on behavioral interventions./li /ul pstrongPHYSICAL DEMANDS:/strong/p ul liMay be exposed to visual display terminal./li liExposed to infectious diseases carried by students./li liExposed to student noise levels./li liOccasional to frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and seeing./li liFrequently expected to lift objects weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds./li liMay be required to assist with personal hygiene, which may include toileting, diapering, grooming and catheterization./li liMust be able to see details at close range./li liMay be required to be on feet for extended periods of time or sit for extended periods of time./li liMay be required to use Right Response escorts and restraints in crisis events./li liAbility to work with multiple behaviorally escalated students at one time./li /ul pstrongPOSITION MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:/strong/p ul liAbility to stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, kneel and stand for long periods of time./li liAbility to assist and lead in student de-escalation and physical intervention when needed./li liAbility and willingness to work with students who bite, kick, hit and can be verbally aggressive./li liAbility to lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds./li liRight Response training to be maintained for the duration of the job./li liAbility to remain flexible and positive when experiencing changes or disruptions of routines./li liDemonstrate good interpersonal skills in communicating effectively with students, staff, and the public in a warm and confident manner./li liAbility to proficiently operate a computer for a wide variety of tasks including the operation of specific software programs for clerical tasks and record keeping./li liA working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs./li liAbility to learn the operation of general office machines and book repair equipment./li liDemonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities of basic subject areas, such as reading, writing and math./li liDisplay good organizational skills./li liMust be able to maintain strict confidentiality./li liAbility to learn and use effective behavior management techniques./li liAbility to learn and use effective instructional techniques./li liKnowledge of student safety rules and procedures./li liAbility to remain flexible to changes in assignments./li liAbility to organize activities./li liAbility to effectively establish constructive, cooperative and positive working relationships with students and staff and maintain them over time./li liAbility to give and follow directions./li /ul pstrongEDUCATION, LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, FORMAL TRAINING:/strong/p ul liHigh school graduation or equivalent and experience working with school-aged students./li liMust have current First Aid / CPR Certification./li liPass Paraeducator Praxis test or have 72 quarter/48 semester credits at 100-level or above./li /ul pstrongCONDITIONS:nbsp;nbsp; EMPLOYEES ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ALL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION.nbsp;/strongThe preceding lists of positions functions, qualifications and requirements are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary./p pstrongnbsp;/strong/p pstrongImmigration Reform and Control Act Requirement:/strong/p pThe recommended applicant, if not a current employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility./p pnbsp;/p pstrongDisclosure Statement and Background Check:/strong/p pPursuant to Chapter 43.43, Washington Laws of 1990, the recommended applicant will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he/she has been convicted of crimes against persons listed in the law.nbsp; In addition, a background check, based on fingerprints, will be requested from the Washington State Patrol./p pnbsp;/p pThe Sultan School District #311 is an equal opportunity employer.nbsp; The district complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap.nbsp; Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the District Title IX Officer and/or Section 504 Coordinator, 514 4th ST, Sultan, WAnbsp; 98294. Federal/State Criminal History Background Clearance will be required at applicantrsquo;s expense (employment status contingent on verification). The Sultan School District requires any employee hired in a position requiring a CDL to undergo a drug test as part of the employment process. Satisfactory completion of such a test is a condition of employment.nbsp;Applicants are hereby notified that the Sultan School District is a weapon and drug-free work environment./p pstrongnbsp;/strong/p p style="text-align: center;"strongemldquo;Working collaboratively to achieve excellence for all students.rdquo;/em/strong/p pnbsp;/p pnbsp;/p pimg src="https://5il.co/35e09" alt="Trulli" width="50" height="33" //p pnbsp;/p pnbsp;/p