2025-26 Paraeducator - Bus Aide @ Transportation (Pool of 3) (Open until filled)

North Thurston Public Schools • Lacey, WA

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About The Position

The paraeducator performs a variety of duties including, instructional and classroom support, as well as supervision and safety related duties assist the school and teachers in instruction, supervision, and education of students. The District represents a diverse community with a population of more than 50% of students with diverse backgrounds. We seek an individual who has successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities. The selected candidate must demonstrate a commitment to strengthening community engagement and communication with the District's diverse populations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Either an Associate's Degree or 72 quarter credits of college courses numbered 100 or above OR the ETS Para Pro test.
• May be required to be trained in specific instructional methodologies in such content areas as reading, writing, and mathematics.
• May be required to be certified or to become certified in first aid, CPR, and/or operation of defibrillators.
• Successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities.
• Able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions and changing tasks and priorities.
• Able to assist, console, and manage students who may be emotional, distraught, or frustrated.
• Able to remain calm, focused and in control when working with students, parents, guardians, and community members who may be difficult and challenging to engage.
• Able to follow written and verbal direction and take the initiative to seek clarity and take action when needed.
• Be or become knowledgeable and supportive of classroom management and student discipline procedures.
• Constantly exhibit command and proper enunciation, spelling, syntax and use of the English language.
• Able to organize work and set priorities for accomplishing work in a timely and effective manner.
• Able to protect the confidentiality of student information consistent with FERPA requirements and good judgment.
• Able to work collaboratively and effectively with staff, students, parents, volunteers, and community members.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Skill in the use office and computer equipment and use standard office software and student information system software.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience that demonstrates the ability to work successfully with children in a learning environment.
• Bilingual skills in languages commonly used by District students such as Spanish, Korean, and Vietnamese.

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively by assisting teachers in assessment, curriculum implementation, student interactions, enforcing safe behaviors, and enhancing social growth of student in the classroom.
• Oversee student safety by such activities as recess and playground supervision, bus duty, crossing guard duty, hallway supervision, in-school detention, etc.
• Communicates with students, parents, and community members with respect and confidentiality and consistent with the direction and guidance of staff, administrators, and school/district policies and procedures.
• Provides instructional support and tutoring to students in large groups, small groups, and one-on-one situations.
• Documents behavior and progress of students to assist teacher in assessing progress with education plans.
• Takes steps to intervene when students are not in control, not in the proper location, or may be in dangerous or unsafe situations.
• Models appropriate behavior for students.
• Provides students with guidance and reinforcement of rules and expected behaviors.
• Provide limited first aid when necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability and basic life insurance benefits.
• Participation in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees