Para Ed Supervision/Instruction

Mead WA • Spokane, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional/Supervision Paraeducator assists a certificated teacher or other staff member with instructional and non-instructional activities for students. Duties include tutoring, monitoring student behavior, preparing classroom materials, supervising students, and facilitating activities to support student safety. Depending on the assignment, the role may also include clerical tasks, basic first aid, and playground supervision.

The position provides general building supervision—including lunch, bus, and crosswalk supervision—and helps maintain safety, appropriate behavior, decorum, and order in school common areas. It also provides instructional support in individual, small-group, or large-group settings; assists teachers with observation, data recording, behavior charting, and classroom preparation; and follows plans and directions from administrators and certificated staff. The paraeducator is expected to protect student privacy and well-being, build positive relationships, communicate respectfully with students, families, colleagues, and district staff, and complete required training.

This is a continuing position at Brentwood Elementary School, scheduled Monday through Friday for 5.75 hours per day, 9:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. The typical school year is 180 days plus 10 holidays, from September through June. The listed salary range is $19.86–$23.01, with placement generally at step 1 unless otherwise provided by contract. Employees accrue sick leave and may receive annual leave. Employees expected to work more than 630 hours annually are eligible for SEBB benefits; positions meeting the stated monthly-hours and duration conditions are eligible for state retirement benefits. Employment is contingent on fingerprinting and clearance by the Washington State Patrol and FBI.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current first aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain it promptly.
• For highly qualified status upon hire into a continuing position, meet at least one of the stated alternatives: complete at least two years of study totaling 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university; obtain an associate degree or higher; pass the ETS ParaPro Praxis Assessment with a qualifying score of at least 455; pass both Master Teacher Assessments with a qualifying score of at least 65%; pass the Pearson Paraprofessional assessment (the posting does not state its qualifying score); or complete a paraeducator apprenticeship registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with staff and students and as a team member.
• Ability to work with students in a warm and confident manner.
• Knowledge of student safety rules and procedures.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including occasionally exerting force up to 50 pounds, lifting or moving up to 50 pounds unaided, and performing frequent standing, walking, sitting, some stooping, kneeling, or crouching, and fine finger tasks.
• Complete required application materials by the stated deadline; the successful candidate must complete fingerprinting and pass Washington State Patrol and FBI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic student supervision and support students in meeting building-wide behavioral expectations, including lunch, bus, crosswalk, and general building supervision.
• Maintain safety, behavior, decorum, and order in common areas such as the cafeteria, playground, corridors, study halls, gymnasium, auditorium, locker rooms, parking lots, crosswalks, detention rooms, and school buses.
• Provide instructional support and assistance in individual, small-group, or large-group settings.
• Assist teachers with instructional duties, including observing students, recording data, charting behavior, and preparing classrooms.
• Follow and implement plans, procedures, strategies, or tasks as directed by an administrator or certificated staff member.
• Learn and apply strategies for working with students in instructional settings and follow school behavior-management protocols such as PBIS and MTSS.
• Follow district or agency policies and procedures to protect students’ health, safety, and well-being.
• Interact respectfully with children, families, colleagues, and other members of the school community; build positive, caring relationships with students and cooperating teachers.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information, including medical, social, and academic information; respect the dignity, privacy, and individuality of students, parents, and staff.
• Refer concerns expressed by parents, students, or others to a teacher or administrator.
• Model expected behavior, including honesty, dependability, integrity, and willingness to learn; demonstrate respect for cultural diversity and student individuality, and refrain from discriminatory practices.
• Arrive reliably and on time at designated work locations, notify appropriate personnel of absences, and remain flexible when assignments or situations change.
• Work cooperatively and respectfully with school community members and independently with minimal supervision; accept responsibility for personal actions and learning.
• Perform basic computer tasks such as word processing and email.
• Provide first aid in cases of illness or injury and report accidents to the building office.
• Complete the Fundamental Course of Study and other mandatory training annually or as required.
• Perform other duties as directed by the building principal.

Benefits

• Twelve days of sick leave per year, prorated for employees working less than a full work year.
• Up to three days of annual leave, based on scheduled daily hours, for use during work hours or accumulation for cash out.
• SEBB benefits for employees anticipated to work more than 630 hours per year; standard benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability.
• State retirement benefits for positions anticipated to work at least 70 hours per month for at least five months in a 12-month period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED