Elementary Paraeducator

Napavine School District•Napavine, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Elementary Paraeducator will work under the direction of the Building Principal and is responsible for supervising students in various school settings, maintaining discipline, and fostering a safe learning environment. This role involves collaborating with staff to support student learning, performing clerical duties, providing individual and group support, and assisting with student progress assessment. The paraeducator will also help students with educational technology and safety procedures, and assist with school, district, and state assessments. Specific duties related to student hygiene, such as bathroom assistance and changing diapers/undergarments/clothing, may be required for preschool, kindergarten, or students with an IEP. Flexibility is essential to meet the changing demands of the job, and all duties must align with state law.

Requirements

Associate Degree (72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits will suffice as well) and/or passing score on Praxis Parapro Assessment (can be done after hire but before start date).
High School Diploma.
Current Washington State Patrol Background Check.
Current Fingerprint Check.
Must comply with all District rules and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, and parents.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Demonstrated previous successful experience working with students and/or experience in a school setting.
Ability to effectively manage students’ behavior and effort.
Knowledge and experience with computers and other educational applications of technology and their use in providing information access and management.
Ability to maintain accurate and complete records and forms and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to effectively collaborate with a team to improve instructions, processes, and/or systems to meet the diverse needs of all students and staff.
Ability to manage time effectively to balance the various duties and changing demands of the job.

Responsibilities

Supervise students in any area that students utilize (classroom, gym, playground, locker room, crosswalk, cafeteria, library, etc.).
Maintain discipline; foster and maintain a safe, positive learning environment.
Establish effective communication and rapport with students, parents, staff, and the school community.
Collaborate with staff to assist with student learning and activities.
Perform clerical duties necessary for the smooth operation of activities.
Provide group and individual support and interventions for identified students.
Assist in assessing student progress and tracking growth.
Provide feedback to teachers regarding student learning, growth, goal progress, etc.
Attend/participate in meetings, conferences, and in-service education/training programs as requested.
Assist students in use of educational technology.
Collaborate with staff to provide training to students on safety procedures and safety expectations.
Assist with the supervision and implementation with school, district, and state assessments.
Assist in maintaining students hygiene within the school environment to ensure a clean and comfortable learning environment for all students, including bathroom assistance and changing of diapers/undergarments/clothing as necessary for preschool program, kindergarten grade level, and any student(s) with an IEP at any grade level that states a need for bathroom assistance and the changing of diapers/undergarments/clothing as necessary.