Education Support Professionals - ESP/Classified - Paraeducator Assistant
Job Number 2000013399
Start Date
Open Date 10/08/2024
Closing Date
PREVENTION / INTERVENTION ASSISTANT
HIGHLY QUALIFIED STATUS (HQ): Individual selected into this position must be Highly Qualified for this assignment. Applicants must possess a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and have completed the following requirements: Completed at least 48 semester hours of credit at an accredited college or university; or, obtained an associate's degree or higher degree from an accredited college or university; or, passed the ParaPro Assessment prepared and administered by Educational Testing Services (ETS) with a score of at least 460.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under the general direction of the site administrators, the Prevention/Intervention Assistant will implement a prevention-intervention model to support youth and families to promote academic success and increase graduation rates. The intervention model is a systems approach designed to help schools, parents, and youth identify the issues resulting in truancy and create solutions and support systems to change behavior. The Prevention/Intervention Assistant, Community Support Team and family will address the truant behavior in a way that is supportive, inclusive, and consistent. Responsible for implementing comprehensive student assistance programs in assigned schools that address problems associated with truancy and declining academic performance.
EXEMPLARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Function as a child advocate to promote acceptable school attendance for all students; assist school administration in establishing a Community Support Team; schedule on-going meetings to review caseload progress; consult with school personnel to encourage early identification of students with a pattern of irregular or poor attendance; serve as a mentor to one or more students throughout the school year; works with site administrators, families/guardians, teachers, truancy officers , and law enforcement officials on intervention processes to ensure student(s) success expectations; consult with District Unity Support Coordinator and appropriate referral youth services for students involved with those agencies and develop a process for re-entry to the district; conduct home visits with the Community Intervention Team to identify reasons for insufficient attendance and promote support systems to change behavior; collaborate with school administration and teachers to Identify students academically at risk and through the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) process work together to provide additional instructional support; provide follow-up case management, on-going support, and feedback to schools and families; work with school counselors to develop youth prevention/empowerment clubs; participate in MTSS/Case Review meetings as needed; perform other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Required:
Education/Experience: Any combination of education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
1. High school diploma or equivalent; some college experience is desirable.
AND
2. Two (2) years of experience with students or parents in school, or community agencies.
Knowledge of: Basic parenting skills, student at-risk behavior, truancy, instructional practices including Nevada State Standards, District organizational structure and functioning, District and community resources as related to the position.
Preferred:
1. Education: Successful completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university in psychology, sociology, social work, human development and family studies, humanities, criminal justice or related field;
2. Experience: Two (2) years of successful experience working with at-risk students preferably in an educational setting. Experience in consulting with families and community agencies. Relevant experience in investigative work is helpful.
Knowledge of: Basic interviewing, counseling and casework principles and techniques; basic investigative techniques; report writing and record-keeping; laws, regulations and procedures affecting truancy issues; and community resources.
Skilled at: Communicating effectively with families, education personnel, various agencies and programs; recognizing and appreciating cultural differences, and maintaining respect for cultural different backgrounds; maintaining confidentiality of information; establishing positive relationships with at risk youth; motivating youth, preparing and giving accurate written and/or reports; maintaining constructive relationships with those contacted at work; Researching information and resources; analyzing problems and developing solutions; Maintaining and following up on case load progress.
Licenses/Certificates: Possession of or ability to obtain a Nevada driver's license with a driving record acceptable to the District.
THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERIVSOR.
The Washoe County School District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, political affiliation, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use.
Site(s) Sparks High School
Internal Job Number 2024-25-E246434
Salary
Grade 19
Sch A: $17.70 (entry step)
Sch B: $20.98 (entry step)
Salaries are subject to adjustment and may increase and decrease each fiscal year. New employees hired by Washoe County School District are normally placed on the entry step of the grade of the position. View the salary schedules here.
Additional Job Information
Benefit packages are available for all employees, eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work 27.5 hours per week or more receive full benefits of the District which include but are not limited to;
- No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Employees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums.
- Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay
- Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
- Contribution options will be explained in detail during the New Employee Orientation.
- Salary Increases
- Longevity Bonuses
- Guidance Resources
- And More - Visit our Benefits page for more information.
Temporary employees working less than 6 months do not receive benefits.
New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire and every five years thereafter and will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Non-licensed employees will have $58.50 deduction when their fingerprints are completed every five years. Fingerprint fees are subject to change.
Any applicant who would like to request a reasonable accommodation in any step of the selection process should contact Human Resources at (775) 348-0321.