Frontline Applicant Tracking - West Ada School District

Openings as of 4/1/2025

Paraprofessional - Special Education - 24-25 Spring Hiring Pool

JobID: 24683

Position Type:
  Classified Support Staff/ParaProfessional - SPED


Date Posted:
  1/20/2025


Location:
  Summerwind STEM Academy


Closing Date:
  05/30/2025


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Hours: TBD
Salary: $15.68
Calendar: TBD

Paraprofessionals must meet one of the following qualifications:
Have 2 years of college credits or
Have a college degree or
Pass the ParaPro Praxis Assessment with a score of 457 or higher or the Idaho Paraprofessional Testing Alternative with a score of 75% or higher.
 
Idaho Paraprofessional Testing Alternative testing dates are offered at the school district throughout the year to West Ada Paraprofessional applicants.  The test should be passed within 90 days of hire.  
• To sign up for the Idaho Paraprofessional Test please click on this link: https://forms.office.com/r/sF9JniVLw0
  If you have questions regarding the Idaho Paraprofessional Testing Alternative please contact Caitlin Bothke at bothke.caitlin@westada.org or 208-350-5214. 
Please upload transcript and/or PRAXIS scores.


PURPOSE
Assists special education teacher with students in the Resource Room, Extended Resource Room, Positive Behavior Intervention Program, Early Childhood Special Education Program or Tuition Kindergarten program; performs related work as required. 
 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary function of an employee in this class is to provide assistance to special education teachers in the Resource Room (RR), Extended Resource Room (ERR), Positive Behavior Intervention Program (PBI), Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) program or Tuition Kindergarten (T-K) program, assisting in the implementation of students’ Individual Education Plans (IEPs). The Paraprofessional works with students with a variety of mild to severe physical, emotional, and learning disabilities and may work with an individual student or groups of students, both in a separate classroom facility or facilitating inclusion into a regular classroom. The position is directly supervised by the assigned Special Education Teacher with overall supervision by the building Principal. The primary duties of the position are performed in a classroom environment and may include exposure to body fluids and some personal injury risk from student behaviors.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Provides assistance to special education teachers in the special education program;
• Assists teachers in implementing students’ Individual Education Plans (IEPs);
• Assists teachers by preparing lesson plans and preparing, modifying, and adapting materials and presentations used in the classroom;
• Assists teachers in administering diagnostic, skills, and level testing;
• Assists students with classroom and homework assignments, tutoring, or other supplemental instruction;
• Assists students with socialization, personal hygiene, medications and physical therapy, nutritional, and related personal tasks as needed; 
• Assists students individually and/or in a group situation, both in a separate classroom learning facility or by facilitating inclusion into regular classrooms;
• Assists regular classroom teachers by preparing, modifying, and adapting classroom presentations and materials to assigned students;
• Assists teachers with classroom activities, classroom management, lesson plans, grading papers, clerical and record-keeping duties, creating and updating reports and files, and other documentation, as directed;
• Performs substitute teacher duties in the absence of the teacher;
• Assists teachers with clerical duties including, but not limited to, copying, inputting records and data into a computer, faxing, text and document preparation, and related duties;
• Assists in maintaining the classroom in a clean, neat, and orderly status, prepares bulletin boards and displays, and maintains classroom supply levels;
• Assists with student supervision on field trips and related extracurricular activities;
• Performs school grounds, bus, noon, and other monitoring and safety duties, as assigned
• Participates in appropriate training, workshop, and in-service programs;
• Performs other related duties as required;
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with District policies, procedures and safety practices
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:
• Basic educational procedures and objectives, including classroom instruction and presentation, preparation of teaching materials and aids, behavior management and modification, testing and grading, tutoring, and student-teacher relations and interactions;
• Basic special education methods and procedures for dealing with students with mild to severe physical, emotional, and/or learning disabilities;
• Operation of classroom instructional equipment;
• Operation of standard office equipment;
• Operation of a personal computer and job-related software.
Ability to:
• Follow written and oral instructions and observe District policies and procedures;
• Interpret and modify classroom instructions, materials, and presentations to the appropriate learning level of the assigned student;
• Prepare and provide basic classroom services for special needs students, including but not limited to, instruction, tutoring, student evaluation, lesson plans, curriculum implementation, materials preparation, and classroom management;
• Maintain a calm personal demeanor and remain focused in situations of high stress;
• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously, including handling interruptions, and return to and complete tasks in a timely manner;
• Prepare and maintain required records, files, reports, logs, statistics, and documentation;
• Operate classroom instructional equipment;
• Perform basic office tasks including keyboarding, copying, and filing;
• Perform time management and scheduling functions, meet deadlines, and set task priorities;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers and staff members, and other District personnel;
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Maintain student, school, and parental confidentiality;
• Demonstrate integrity, ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.
QUALIFICATIONS
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required; college or other advanced education or training is preferred; and
• Classroom or other instructional experience is preferred; and
• Experience with special needs children is preferred; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training providing knowledge and abilities to perform the work.  
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions, communicate effectively in person, and to hear sounds within the normal range of conversation;
• Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and comprehend, prepare, and review a variety of written and text documents and materials;
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to physically interact with secondary-level students with a variety of disabilities and operate classroom instruction equipment and office equipment, including a personal computer;
• Sufficient personal mobility, agility, strength, and reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to bend, stoop, kneel, stand, or sit for long periods of time, lift a minimum of 25 pounds, and physically interact with and control students, including applying prescribed restraint techniques, in a special education classroom environment.

EVALUATION
Yearly by supervisor
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
To be determined by calendar year.
Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.
• If you are chosen for this position your employment with the District would be "at will". Employment at Will means that the employee or the District may terminate the employment relationship with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time.
• As per Idaho Code 65-5-1/65-503: "Eligible veterans are provided advantages in public employment in Idaho…"





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Openings as of 4/1/2025

Crossing Guard

JobID: 23579

Position Type:
  Miscellaneous - Classified/Crossing Guard


Date Posted:
  4/19/2024


Location:
  Summerwind STEM Academy


Closing Date:
  06/01/2025


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PURPOSE
Assists students in crossing streets; performs related work as required. 
 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary function of an employee in this class is to provide a safe environment for students and assist them to cross streets. The position is supervised by the building Principal. The primary duties of the position are performed outdoors, with exposure to inclement weather and possible hazardous conditions from street traffic.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Operate standard crosswalk and related safety equipment;
• Provides a safe environment for students to cross busy streets in a crosswalk, at a corner, traffic signal or other traffic control point, or other designated crossing point;
• Provides traffic and pedestrian control;
• Reports hazardous conditions, situations, drivers, and violations to the building Principal or police, as directed;
• Reports student disciplinary actions and violations to a supervisor or the building Principal, as directed;
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with District policies, procedures, and safety practices.
• May perform lunchroom, playground, bus, and other monitoring duties as assigned;
• Performs other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Basic traffic laws and procedures;
• Basic traffic control and pedestrian safety methods, techniques, and objectives;
• School rules and behavior requirements;
• Disciplinary and behavior modification methods and techniques.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to:
• Follow oral and written instructions and observe District policies and procedures;
• Provide a safe environment for students crossing and waiting to cross streets to access school grounds;
• Discern and react appropriately to emergency or safety situations;
• Prepare and maintain required records, files, reports, logs, statistics, and documentation;
• Operate standard crosswalk and related safety equipment;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, teachers and staff members, and other District personnel;
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Maintain student and District confidentiality;
• Demonstrate integrity, ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal conversation and to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person;
• Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work and assessments, prepare and review documents, and organize documents and materials;
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform repetitive hand/wrist/arm motions and to operate a computer and office equipment;
• Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, and balance, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to work in an office environment, lifting or moving objects that weigh up to 20 lbs.;
• Job tasks require, with or without reasonable accommodation, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping;
• Must have a valid Idaho Driver's License and a vehicle to drive and/or must provide own transportation for job related activities.

EVALUATION
Yearly by supervisor.
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
To be determined by calendar year.
Regular attendance is an essential function of this job
• If you are chosen for this position your employment with the District would be "at will". Employment at Will means that the employee or the District may terminate the employment relationship with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time.
• As per Idaho Code 65-5-1/65-503: "Eligible veterans are provided advantages in public employment in Idaho…"





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Openings as of 4/1/2025

Noon Duty

JobID: 23578

Position Type:
  Miscellaneous - Classified/Noon Duty


Date Posted:
  4/19/2024


Location:
  Summerwind STEM Academy


Closing Date:
  06/01/2025


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PURPOSE
Provides supervision of students in the cafeteria and on the playground during lunch periods; performs related work as required. 
 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary function of an employee in this class is to provide a safe and supervised environment for students in the lunchroom or cafeteria and on the playground during lunch periods. The position is supervised by the building Principal. The primary duties of the position are performed in a school cafeteria and outdoors, with exposure to inclement weather.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Provides a safe and supervised environment for students in the cafeteria and adjacent areas and on the playground;
• Enforces school rules and administers disciplinary actions;
• Redirects unwanted behaviors and provides conflict resolution;
• Provides First Aid assistance;
• Checks sports and recreational equipment in and out;
• Ensures students return to class in a timely manner;
• Reports hazardous conditions and situations and serious disciplinary problems to a supervisor or the building Principal, as directed;
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with District policies, procedures, and safety practices.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
• May perform other monitoring duties as assigned;
• Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
• School rules and behavior requirements;
• Disciplinary and behavior modification methods and techniques;
• Basic playground safety techniques and objectives.
Ability to:
• Follow oral and written instructions and observe District policies and procedures;
• Provide a safe environment for students in a cafeteria and playground environment;
• Discern and react appropriately to emergency or safety situations;
• Prepare and maintain required records, files, reports, logs, statistics, and documentation;
• Operate standard playground and safety equipment;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers and staff members, and other District personnel;
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Maintain student and District confidentiality;
• Demonstrate integrity, ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS
• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions, communicate effectively in person and by two-way radio, and to discern sounds such as students in distress against a background of normal playground noises;
• Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and discern students in distress or violating behavior codes against a backdrop of normal playground activities;
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate standard playground and safety equipment;
• Sufficient personal mobility, agility, strength, and reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to stand for long periods of time, walk, and work in a school cafeteria and outside playground environments and be able to lift up to 20 pounds. 

EVALUATION
Yearly by supervisor
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
To be determined by calendar year.
Regular attendance is an essential function of this job
• If you are chosen for this position your employment with the District would be "at will". Employment at Will means that the employee or the District may terminate the employment relationship with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time.
• As per Idaho Code 65-5-1/65-503: "Eligible veterans are provided advantages in public employment in Idaho…"
   





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Openings as of 4/1/2025

ParaProfessional - Overcrowded

JobID: 23577

Position Type:
  Miscellaneous - Classified/Overcrowded Assistant


Date Posted:
  4/19/2024


Location:
  Summerwind STEM Academy


Closing Date:
  06/01/2025


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ParaProfessionals must meet one of the following qualifications:
Have 32 college credits or
Have a college degree or
Pass the ParaPro Assessment with a score of 460 or higher.
 
ParaPro Praxis testing dates are offered at the school district throughout the year to West Ada ParaProfessional applicants.  Test should be passed within 90 days of hire.  Once the Praxis test is passed, reimbursement of the cost of the test is available through the district.
•  To sign up for the ParaPro Praxis please click on this link: https://westada.gosignmeup.com/
  
  If you have questions regarding the ParaPro Praxis please contact Allie Anderson at anderson.allie@westada.org or 208-350-5171.
Please upload transcript and/or PRAXIS scores.

PURPOSE
Assists an elementary teacher with classroom duties; performs related work as required.
 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary function of an employee in this class is to provide classroom support to a teacher in an elementary school classroom designated as overcrowded. The position is directly supervised by a teacher, with direction from the building Principal. The primary duties of the position are performed in a classroom environment.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Provides support to a teacher as directed in an elementary school classroom designated by the District as overcrowded;
• Provides tutoring, individual and group assistance, and direction to students;
• Assists in grading assignments, implementing lesson plans, and preparing materials and projects;
• Prepares bulletin boards and exhibits;
• Assists in classroom, as directed;
• Assists in preparation of classroom and teaching materials, as directed;
• Assists in preparing and maintaining files, reports, records, and documentation;
• May supervise classroom activities in the temporary absence of a teacher;
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with District policies, procedures, and safety practices.
 Other Duties and Responsibilities
• May perform lunchroom, playground, bus, and other monitoring duties as assigned;
• Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
• Instructional methods, procedures, and objectives, including curriculum implementation, lesson plan preparation and implementation, educational software, student evaluation and grading, record and report preparation, and classroom management;
• Basic clerical skills, including but not limited to typing, keyboarding, filing, and copying.
 
Ability to:
• Follow oral and written instructions and observe District policies and procedures;
• Prepare and provide basic classroom services, including but not limited to, instruction, tutoring, student evaluation, lesson plans, curriculum implementation, materials preparation, and classroom management;
• Perform basic office tasks including keyboarding, copying, and filing;
• Prepare and maintain required records, files, reports, logs, statistics, and documentation;
• Operate standard classroom equipment, including computer equipment;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, teachers and staff members, and other District personnel;
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously, including handling interruptions, and return to and complete tasks in a timely manner;
• Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;
• Demonstrate integrity, ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required; and
• Classroom experience is preferred; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
 
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions, communicate effectively in person, and to hear sounds within the normal range of conversation;
• Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and comprehend, prepare, and present a variety of written and text documents and materials;
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate standard office and classroom equipment;
• Sufficient personal mobility, agility, strength, and reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to stand or sit for long periods of time, kneel, stretch, bend, reach, lift at least 30 pounds, and work in a classroom environment.
  
EVALUATION
Yearly by supervisor
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
To be determined by calendar year.
Regular attendance is an essential function of this job
• If you are chosen for this position your employment with the District would be "at will". Employment at Will means that the employee or the District may terminate the employment relationship with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time.
• As per Idaho Code 65-5-1/65-503: "Eligible veterans are provided advantages in public employment in Idaho…"





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Teacher - Special Education - 2025-26 School Year

JobID: 24783

Position Type:
  Special Education - Certified/Teacher-Special Education


Date Posted:
  2/13/2025


Location:
  Summerwind STEM Academy


Closing Date:
  08/01/2025


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FTE: 1.0
Calendar: 187
This position is for the 2025-26 school year.

PURPOSE
To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, social, and psychological growth and maturation.
 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
The overall responsibility of this position has several components: plans and implements an instructional program that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students, consistent with the District's approved curriculum and teaching methodology; guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, and in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects by establishing and maintaining classroom lesson plans as well as substitute lesson plans.  This includes the instruction of students through lecture, demonstration, discussions, projects, practical activities, experiments, assignments, excursions, taking into account the differences in individual students; adaptation of  teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests; and remaining current with researched based teaching methodology and implementing such where appropriate in the classroom setting. The teacher is responsible for creating a purposeful learning environment that is appropriate to the maturity and interest of students; organization of classroom materials such as handouts, audio-visuals and computer related lessons; organization of desks, bulletin boards, and student work areas; setting positive examples for students and colleagues. 
 
The teacher assesses the accomplishments of students on a formal and informal basis and provides progress reports as required; assigns related homework; develops and administers formal and informal testing to ascertain student progress; grades homework and informal and formal testing of student progress; and administers individual and group standardized testing activities as required by the District and State of Idaho.  To aid in the evaluation of student needs, the teacher serves as a member of the Building Study Team in diagnosing specific learning needs of students and prescribing special programming, identifying the educational, social and developmental needs of students, and participating in Special Education or related team meetings as requested.
 
Through communication and collaboration with colleagues, students and parent/guardians on a regular basis, the teacher actively listens in order to address needs of students, is patient in dealing with students with differing abilities, cultures, etc., and participates in parent-teacher conferences, making oneself available to communicate with parents/guardians regarding student related issues.  In supervising students, the teacher assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board Policy; establishes rules for classroom discipline; observes student conduct and maintains classroom order and discipline; addresses observed inappropriate student conduct both within the classroom and in other school settings; and will confer with parents, guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators in order to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.  In addition, this position plans and supervises teacher aides and volunteers as assigned.
 
The maintenance of accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation includes student attendance records, progress records, and records of classroom materials, supplies and textbooks.  The teacher takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities and is responsible for the knowledge of school evacuation procedures and lock-down procedures and the ability to implement those procedures independently in emergency situations.  This position reports to the principal, may supervise assigned classroom aides and volunteers, and performs other duties as assigned.
 
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others: contribute to the development of a positive school climate;
• Accept a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned;
• Abide by the Code of Ethics for the Teaching Profession as established by the Idaho State Board of Education, the Board Policies and procedures of the District and the terms and provisions of the Standard Teachers' Contract;
• Comply with the requirements of Idaho Code with regard to teacher conduct, including but not limited to the manner in which suspected instances of child abuse or suspected student suicidal tendencies are addressed;
• Adhere to confidentiality with regard to student information;
• Attend faculty meeting and conferences as directed by the Building Principal and participation in in-services activities and other professional growth opportunities;
• Establish and maintain good working habits including punctuality;
• Implement the beliefs, mission statement, objectives and parameters of the District's strategic plan.
 
QUALIFICATIONS
• Proper certification, as required by the State of Idaho, for position to which the teacher is assigned;
• Approval as a finalist through the district's screening process;
• Capable of accomplishing identified Performance Responsibilities;
• Must be able to communicate proficiently in English including both verbal and written communication with adults and students;
• Ability to read and understand work related materials;
• Ability to speak and communicate clearly in lessons to students as well as communications with peers, supervisors, patrons, and parents/guardians;
• Able to accomplish simple mathematical concepts including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division;
• Ability to observe and monitor student activities and conduct throughout the instructional day.
 
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal conversation and to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person;
• Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work and assessments, prepare and review documents, and organize documents and materials;
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform repetitive hand/wrist/arm motions and to operate a computer and office equipment;
• Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, and balance, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to work in an office environment, lifting or moving objects that weigh up to 25 lbs.;
• Job tasks require, with or without reasonable accommodation, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, and grasping;
• Must have a valid Idaho Driver's license and a vehicle to drive and/or must provide own transportation for job related activities.

EVALUATION
Yearly by supervisor
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
To be determined by calendar year.
Regular attendance is an essential function of this job
• As per Idaho Code 65-5-1/65-503: "Eligible veterans are provided advantages in public employment in Idaho…"





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