Special Programs Para-Educator

Background Check I authorize Hockinson School District to investigate any personal, educational, vocational, or employment history.

I further authorized any former employer, person, firm, corporation, educational or vocational institution, or government agency to provide Hockinson School District with information they have regarding me.

I hereby release and discharge Hockinson School District and those who provide information from any and all liability as a result of furnishing and receiving this information.

I also agree that falsification of any part of this application or attachments, shall be cause for dismissal.

References and personal information which become a part of this application will be regarded as confidential and shall not be revealed to me.

General Questions * Are you a current or former employee of the Hockinson School District?

If yes, dates of employment.

* Have you ever been retired from a Washington State Retirement System?

Attachment Requirements and Hints All positions require a general cover letter.

If applying for more than one position please note you may only upload one general cover letter which will be attached to each position.

Paraeducator Positions i.e.

Special Educator/Title/Lap/Media Tech: In order to meet compliance you must meet the job requirements before your first day of work.

This means 72 quarter credits from a college or university OR passage of the ETS Test (available through ESD 112). It is also required to provide a copy of your HS Diploma.

These upload fields are mandatory.

If you are in the process of obtaining these documents please upload a letter of explanation.

What is a Certificated Philosophy Statement?

Please upload a document explaining your philosophy of education with particular emphasis on the grade level(s) of application.

Also, identify your professional goals for the next five years.

Extra Curricular positions require documentation of current First Aid and CPR certification.

If you are in the process of obtaining certification, please upload a document to that effect in place of the First Aid/CPR attachment.

Unless otherwise indicated, all other attachments are optional.

Benefits This position is SEBB benefit eligible which includes medical, dental, vision, $35,000 Life Insurance and a basic Long Term Disability Plan.

2023 Plans: 2023 Premiums: Retirement eligibility is determined by the State of Washington.

Basic requirement for TRS is 5 months of 70 or more hours of compensated employment per month during a school year.

Basic requirements for SERS are 5 months of 70 or more hours of compensated employment per month during a 12-month period, expected to last two years initially.

It is possible to be SEBB eligible without being retirement eligible.

They each have their own eligibility requirements.

Certificated staff receive a base contract, start up days, and enhancement funds.

More can be found in the certificated collective bargaining agreement at under the employment icon.

All positions receive sick and personal leave as prescribed by CBA.

Some positions receive vacation if year round.

Attachments Cover Letter (CL)* Resume* Reference 1: Name and Contact Info* Reference 2: Name and Contact Info* Reference 3: Name and Contact Info* College Transcripts or ETS Test* HS Diploma*