Building Paraeducator

Pullman School District 267 • Pullman, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Building Principal, serve as an instructional, playground, and building paraeducator. This role involves supporting students academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally, as well as assisting with administrative and building duties. The position requires working effectively with elementary-age learners, including those with disabilities, and may involve health room coverage and medication administration. The role emphasizes strong interpersonal skills, collaboration, and professionalism.

Requirements

• Completed at least 2 years of study (72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits) at an institution of higher education OR obtained an associate's (or higher) degree OR completed one of the following: ETS ParaPro Assessment with a score of 455 or higher, Pearson Paraprofessional assessment, or Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program.
• Complete the Fundamental Course of Study before working with students and families.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively with elementary-age learners.
• Possess or obtain First Aid & CPR certification within 30 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with students in a classroom and/or playground setting.
• Knowledge of FERPA laws and procedures.
• Behavior management/communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an instructional, playground, and building paraeducator under the direction of the Building Principal.
• Lead intervention groups and work directly with students as defined by their individual programs.
• Work with individual or small groups of students on academic, social-emotional, or behavioral goals.
• Assist with student and building behavior programs, including de-escalation.
• Assist with district and State assessments (e.g., MAPs/State Assessments).
• Assist with school-wide academic/behavior programs.
• Assist the building principal with administrative tasks and other duties as assigned.
• Partner with the building principal in planning and facilitating student, parent, and community events/programs.
• Perform recess duties a minimum of 2 hours per day, including playground/cafeteria/student pick-up and drop-off supervision/crossing guard duties.
• Provide health room coverage, potentially up to 1 hour per day.
• Assist with student health needs, nursing tasks, and the dispersing of medications per procedures and as delegated by the school nurse or building administrator.
• Administer medications including oral medications, eye drops, ear drops, topical medications, inhalers, and epi-pens.
• Provide standard first aid.
• Attend to student hygiene needs.
• Monitor blood sugar.
• Complete documentation (charting in health room and medication logs).
• Monitor and maintain necessary health room supplies.

Benefits

• Medical coverage provided through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Dental coverage provided through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Vision coverage provided through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Life coverage provided through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Long-term disability coverage provided through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Retirement benefits provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
• Sick/emergency leave as per the collective bargaining agreement.
• Personal leave as per the collective bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree