Para educator - Supervision/Instruction

Mead WA • Spokane, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Para Educator assists a certificated teacher or other staff member with instructional and non-instructional activities for students. The position supports teaching and learning in individual, small-group, and large-group settings; tutors students; monitors behavior; and prepares classroom materials. It also supports student safety through supervision and facilitation of activities, including in common areas and, depending on assignment, on the playground. Duties may also include clerical tasks and basic first aid.

The role requires following staff direction, school procedures, behavior-management approaches, and district policies for student health and safety. The employee is expected to communicate respectfully with students, families, colleagues, and district staff; maintain confidentiality; work cooperatively and independently; and adapt to assignment changes. The position is at Brentwood Elementary, scheduled for 3.25 hours per day, Monday through Friday, from 9:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It is a continuing position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current first aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain it promptly.
• Meet the state's highly qualified paraeducator requirement for continuing positions through one of the listed pathways: at least two years of college study totaling 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher; an associate degree or higher; a qualifying score on the ETS ParaPro Praxis Assessment; qualifying scores on the Master Teacher Assessments; a qualifying score on the Pearson Paraprofessional assessment; or completion of a registered paraeducator apprenticeship.
• Communicate effectively with staff and students, verbally and in writing, and work as a team member.
• Work with students in a warm and confident manner.
• Knowledge of student safety rules and procedures.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally while carrying, pushing, or pulling objects; occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds unaided, with assistance or lift equipment for heavier loads.
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit frequently; stoop, kneel, or crouch as needed; and perform tasks requiring significant fine finger dexterity.
• Successful fingerprinting and clearance by the Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation are required before employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic student supervision and reinforce building-wide behavioral expectations, including lunch, bus, crosswalk, and general building supervision.
• Help maintain safety, behavior, decorum, and order in common areas such as cafeterias, playgrounds, corridors, study halls, gyms, auditoriums, locker rooms, parking lots, crosswalks, detention rooms, and school buses.
• Provide instructional support and assistance as needed in individual, small-group, or large-group situations.
• Assist teachers with instructional duties, including observing students, recording data, charting behavior, and preparing classrooms.
• Follow and implement plans, procedures, strategies, and tasks as directed by administrators or certificated staff.
• Learn and apply appropriate approaches and strategies when working with students in instructional settings.
• Follow district or agency policies for protecting the health, safety, and well-being of children, and follow school behavior-management protocols such as PBIS and MTSS.
• Complete the Fundamental Course of Study and other mandatory training annually or as required.
• Maintain reliable attendance, arrive at assigned locations on time, and notify appropriate personnel of absences.
• Model expected behavior and treat students, families, colleagues, and other members of the school community respectfully.
• Refer concerns expressed by parents, students, or others to a teacher or administrator.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information, including medical, social, and academic information.
• Build positive, caring relationships with students and establish effective communication with teachers, colleagues, and district staff.
• Perform basic computer tasks such as word processing and email.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and remain flexible when assignments or situations change.
• Provide first aid in cases of illness or injury and report accidents to the building office.
• 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.
• Employees anticipated to work more than 630 hours per year are eligible for School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability.
• Positions anticipated to work at least 70 hours per month for at least five months in a 12-month period are eligible for retirement through the State Department of Retirement Services.

What This Job Offers

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