Non-Instructional Paraeducator - Edwin Markham Elementary

Pasco School District 1•Washington, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 is seeking a Non-Instructional Paraeducator for Edwin Markham Elementary. This is a temporary duty assignment for 4.00 hours per day, Monday-Friday, including early release days. The assignment is for a 180-day calendar and is subject to change annually. The position involves providing support and supervision to students in various school settings, administering first aid, assisting with lesson preparation, and ensuring a safe learning environment. Bilingual candidates are needed to translate information for students, staff, and parents. The role also includes assisting with student behavior management, reporting misconduct, and performing light cleaning duties. New hires are conditional upon passing a fingerprint screening.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
Valid First Aid and/or CPR card for infants and children or willing to obtain.
Knowledge of general office equipment such as computers, copiers, laminators, telephones, scanners, paper cutters, book covering materials, and/or step ladders.
Knowledge in proper use of English in both written and verbal forms, use of correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Maintain detailed and accurate records.
Skill in operating standard office equipment including basic computer applications.
Ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods.
Understand and conduct verbal and written instruction.
Knowledge and/or experience working with children with behavioral disabilities.
Knowledge of de-escalation strategies.
Knowledge of car seats, BESI seats and/or seat belts.
Ability to securely strap in wheelchair(s).
Knowledge of general cleaning supplies and usages.
Ability to establish a plan to address student behavior.
Ability to follow safe work practices and/or procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with staff, students, and patrons.
Proficiency in basic reading, writing, and math skills.
Knowledge of basic computer applications, data collection, assessments, and software applications to support K-12 education.

Nice To Haves

Prior paraeducator experience, college, or on-the job experience preferred but not required.
Experience working with students who are special needs preferred but not required.
Prior experience in a K-12 school setting preferred but not required.
CPI trained or willingness to attend training.

Responsibilities

Administers first aid to provide emergency care.
Assist with preparing materials needed to conduct lessons.
Provide support or supervision of students, including but not limited to arrival and/or departure, cross walk duty, transit to bus, transit from bus, recess, breakfast/lunch time, hall monitoring, unloading and/or loading wheelchair bound students.
Assist with reporting misconduct on school property and/or school bus route(s).
Assist with light cleaning, issuing of equipment for necessary activities, setting up, taking down and/or supervising students during age-appropriate games/activities.
Adhere to District safety policies and/or procedures as well as required program guidelines.
Assist with needs related to diapering, tube feeding, toileting, catheters, and/or lifting.
Translate verbal and/or written information for the purpose of assisting students, district personnel, parents and/or guardians. (Bilingual only).
Participate in District meetings to communicate information and gain feedback and/or direction on a variety of issues.
Distribute documents and materials to appropriate staff, students and/or parents.
Assist with supervision of students to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.
Assist other personnel as may be required to support them with the completion of their work activities.
Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.
Assist with contacting parents and/or guardians regarding student behavior and academic progress.