Long Term Substitute-Elementary Para Educator

Granger School District 204 • Granger, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary position with an anticipated end date of December 31, 2026. The Long Term Substitute-Elementary Para Educator will provide assistance and support to teachers and students in carrying out a quality instructional program. The role requires bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must meet federal/state required qualifications (72 college quarter credits or completion of the ParaPro test with a score of 455 or higher).
• Successfully pass background check, including criminal history.
• Bilingual Required (English/Spanish)

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children or in an educational setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students through educational activities as assigned and supervised by the certificated staff.
• Perform assigned morning crosswalk duty to ensure the safe arrival of students and maintain a safe and orderly environment while following district safety procedures.
• Assist the teacher in preparation, maintenance, assembly and return of instructional materials and equipment.
• Assist in scoring, collecting, organizing and recording data and information as needed.
• Maintain and assist in the preparation of various files, records, reports, etc. as directed.
• Assist in the supervision of students as assigned within the school building, on the school grounds, or on field trips.
• Function in compliance with guidelines established as criteria for each specific program as funded.
• Participate in in-services, staff development, and growth activities which will enhance job performance and the mission and vision of the school and district.
• Develop and maintain a positive classroom environment.
• Establish and maintain collaborative professional relationships with others.
• Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents and colleagues concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of students.
• Assist with teaching students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior by developing a written classroom plan that is connected to the school wide behavior expectations (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports).
• Participate in district-wide improvement efforts/district initiatives.
• Engage in professional learning and implement strategies to support the learning needs of multilingual learners in either an English Immersion or Dual Language strand.
• Engage in professional learning to work towards the completion of the Para educator Fundamental Course of Study and receive the Para Educator General Certificate.
• Be in attendance and on time to each assigned duty.
• Respect and hold in confidence all information and observations of a personal nature pertaining to students, parents, and faculty.
• Maintain a neat and clean appearance, be suitably dressed, and present a pleasant demeanor.
• Acts as a positive role model to children.
• Assist in gathering materials relevant for use in units or topics of study as directed by the certificated staff.
• Assist in following a designated procedure for storing and checking books and other supplemental instructional materials.
• Perform non-instructional duties such as supervision of students during non-instructional times.
• Work cooperatively with students, staff, administration, and parents.
• Perform other duties as assigned by building administrators or federal programs/assessment director.

Benefits

• As determined by state law, local board policy and collective bargaining unit.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED