Paraeducator 1 - Library (SMS) *TEMPORARY - Leave Replacement* Job at Sultan Sch

Job Title:

Paraeducator I Library

Closing Date:

Open until filled

Job Number:

#97-25-26

Start Date:

ASAP

Location:

Sultan Middle School

Contract:

6.5 hrs./day, Mon.-Fri. *Temp Position - Leave Replacement

Opening Date:

December 1,2025

Salary:

PSE Contract $20.57-$26.15 Per Hour (DOE)

Our District:

The 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. 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.

Our Community:

Located 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 "backyard" is the scenic Skykomish River and Cascade Mountains. Sultan School District includes the community of Sultan, Startup, and Gold Bar. Students from Index attend Sultan High School.

Application Procedure:

Interested applicants should apply through our web-based application program and upload the required supporting documents at https://sultan.cloud.talentedk12.com/hire/index.aspx Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following documents:

• A letter of application addressing the qualifications and requirements of the position
• A current resume
• Two or more letters of recommendation (including current or former supervisors)
• Three or more confidential reference forms which will be completed electronically by your references
• High School Diploma
• Note: Current district employees need to submit only a letter of application on-line using the internal application process.

Questions? Contact Isaac Swartz in Human Resources, 360-793-9800, 514 4th Street, Sultan, WA 98294

Under the supervision and direction of the building principal, the library Paraeducator 1 provides assistance to teachers and students with access to library materials and a library environment that will aid them in acquiring the skills needed to take full advantage of the library resources and invite imaginative and intellectual growth through access to literature. This includes assisting with the purchase of library materials and maintaining an efficient system to help teachers and students maximize their experience with the library. This position's responsibilities are to assist certificated staff with instructional and non-instructional activities for students who seek special services, including tutoring students individually or in small groups, clerical duties, and supervising peer interaction activities for students who are at-risk , and supervising student activities.

Essential Functions:

Depending upon need, the Paraeducator I performs and assists all or a combination of the following duties:

• Answer routine reference and research inquiries.
• Sort books, publications, and other items relating to circulation of materials and equipment.
• Compile and maintain records relating to circulation of materials and equipment.
• Compile bibliographies and prepare abstracts on subjects of interest to particular staff or student groups.
• Compose explanitory summaries of contents of books and other reference materials.
• Conduct reference searches using printed materials as well as in-house and online databases.
• Shelve, deliver, and retrieve items throughout the library by hand or using a pushcart.
• Design posters and special displays to promoteuse of the library materials or specific reading programs.
• Learn and maintain databases, web pages, and local area networks.
• Enter and update patron records in a variety of software databases.
• Create or search for catalog data according to system used.
• Create or download MARC record files and data for materials including author, title, publisher, publication date, and edition.
• Process print and non-print library and school materials to prepare them for inclusion in library collections, including call numbers, barcodes, and stamping with school identification tools according to basic library classification systems.
• Guide students in the use of library resources including online and local electronic search catalogs, reference materials, audiovisual equipment, computers, and various electrionic resources.
• Operate and maintain a variety of audiovisual equipment.
• Organize and maintain periodicals and reference materials.
• Prepare orders for necessary materials, compare pricing, and estimate costs.
• Prepare books for binding if needed.
• Process inter-district library material loans for staff and students.
• Provide assistance to teachers by locating and collecting materials as needed for special projects.
• Reserve, circulate, renew, and discharge books and other materials using scanning equipment.
• Enter and retrieve information and programs from district file servers and databases for storage and use on library/lab/school computers.
• Review subject matter of materials to be classified and apply call numbers, bar codes, and headings according to basic library classification systems.
• Keep track of and report student fines to office, student, and parent or guardian for unreturned, lost, or damaged books.
• Inspect returned items for damage and make minor repairs when needed.
• Train, schedule, and supervise library parent volunteers and/or student assistants.
• Access print and non-print materials for a wide variiety of school functions.
• Remove outdated, old, or damaged materials from the library.
• Conduct yearly inventory of all library materials.
• Create reports from library software applications and various software programs as requested.
• Take action to halt student disruptions in the library; promote safe, responsible, and respectable social skill development.
• Assists students with interpersonal and personal skills mastery; listens to student confidences and refers problems to teachers, counselors, specilalists, administrators, or outside agencies as appropriate.
• May work 1:1 with students in the library, including those as identified as needing special education and related services (including communication, coordination, comprehension, and social behavior).
• Tutor students individually or on small groups in a variety of learning activities to promote student understanding of materials presented. May administer, supervise, and score student work, tests, and record results.
• Meet with teachers and staff as needed to provide an appropriate program for students.
• Work with other specialists as needed.
• Operate a variety of office machines and library equipment.
• Provide first aid to injured or ill students as needed.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Experiences frequent interruptions.
• Required to deal with a wide range of student behaviors, academic abilities, as well as a wide range of physical or emotional disabilities.
• May occasionally be required to calm distraught, angry or hostile students.
• Required to adapt to shifting priorities and to re-channel work efforts.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• May be exposed to visual display terminal for extended periods of time.
• Exposed to infectious diseases carried by students.
• Exposed to student noise levels.
• Occasional to frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and seeing.
• Must be able to see details at close range.
• May be required to lift and position students.
• May be required to be on feet for extended periods of time or sit for extended periods of time.

POSITION MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must like working with students of all abilities and connect well with them.
• Ability to remain flexible and positive when experiencing changes or disruptions of routines.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills in communicating effectively with students, staff, and the public in a warm and confident manner.
• Ability to proficiently operate a computer for a wide variety of tasks including the operation of specific software programs for clerical tasks and record keeping.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to learn the operation of general office machines and book repair equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities of basic subject areas, such as reading, writing and math.
• Display good organizational skills.
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to learn and use effective behavior management techniques.
• Ability to learn and use effective instructional techniques.
• Knowledge of student safety rules and procedures.
• Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments.
• Ability to organize activities.
• Ability to effectively establish constructive, cooperative and positive working relationships with students and staff and maintain them over time.
• Ability to give and follow directions.

EDUCATION, LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, FORMAL TRAINING:

• High school graduation or equivalent and experience working with school-aged students.
• Pass Paraeducator Praxis test or have 72 quarter credits at 100-level or above.
• Must have current First Aid / CPR Certification.
• Following hire, must complete 28 hours of the Fundamental Course of Study within PESB required timelines..

Bilingual Candidates (English/Spanish encouraged to apply)

BENEFITS OFFERED: For eligible positions, the district offers a competitive benefits package including Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB), a Washington state retirement package, paid time off including sick leave, holidays, personal days, and bereavement leave. Generally, you are eligible for SEBB benefits if you are anticipated to work at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31).

The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) benefits include:

* Medical plans with prescription benefits * Long-term disability insurance

* Dental plans * Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement

* Vision plans * Dependent Care Assistance Program

CONDITIONS: EMPLOYEES ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ALL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION. The preceding lists of positions functions, qualifications and requirements are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement:

The recommended applicant, if not a current employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility.

Disclosure Statement and Background Check

Pursuant 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. In addition, a background check, based on fingerprints, will be requested from the Washington State Patrol.

The Sultan School District #311 is an equal opportunity employer. The district complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the District Title IX Officer and/or Section 504 Coordinator, 514 4th ST, Sultan, WA 98294. Federal/State Criminal History Background Clearance will be required at applicant'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.

Applicants are hereby notified that the Sultan School District is a weapon and drug-free work environment.

"Working collaboratively to achieve excellence for all students."