Lunchroom Aide / Para Part Time - NMFE

Nine Mile Falls School District•Nine Mile Falls, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role helps keep students safe during recess, supports learning time in both our ECEAP preschool program and the Family Partnership Program, and gives kids another dependable person in their day. You are there for the moments that do not always fit neatly into a lesson plan but still matter. You might help settle a debate over who was “actually first,” remind someone that playground equipment is not a launch pad, or spot the student who needs a little help joining in. Some days are loud. Some moments are muddy. The work is still meaningful. Students learn a lot from the people who notice them, redirect them kindly, and help them feel like school is a place where they can try again. This is a small-hours position with a big place in the school day. It is practical work, student-support work, and sometimes “let’s make a better choice” work. It helps students stay safe, connected, and ready for what comes next.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Documentation of a passing grade on: ETS Parapro Assessment (455); or Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment (220) (Available in December 2023) or: The Master Teacher Ins. Paraeducator Online Training Program (65%); or Unofficial Transcript of an Associate of Arts degree; or Have earned seventy-two quarter credits or forty-eight semester credits at an institution of higher education (provide unofficial transcripts) or Completed a registered apprenticeship program.
WSP/FBI Clearance
Demonstrated aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities.
Ability to work and communicate successfully with students, SLP, teachers, parents and administrators.
Physically capable of lifting students (50 pounds), kneeling, bending, extended floor sitting, and rapid transitions.
Ability to respond appropriately and rapidly to aggressive and disruptive behaviors.
Competent in basic math, reading and communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Experience and training in working with preschool and elementary-aged students.

Responsibilities

Supervise students on the playground during recess and at lunchtime.
Assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment for all students.
Help supervise students in a classroom setting as well as assist teacher(s) in maintaining classroom activities and environment so that students may learn effectively.
Monitor students during the duration of the recess/lunch period.
Address inappropriate student behavior.
Provide assistance in a variety of tasks to administration, certificated staff, and students.
Provide general supervision of student(s) in the building and on grounds as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.