Para - Lunchroom/Playground & Clerk-Attendance - 20263317

Clover Park School District • Lakewood, WA

3d • $26 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is a total of 5.5 hours per day. Playground/Lunchroom Para (E1) Hourly Wage Range - $26.30/hr - $$29.19/hr Hours per Day - 3.5 Days per Year - 191 Asst Secretary/Clerk (S1) Hourly Wage Range - $25.96 - $32.47/hr Hours per Day - 2.0 Days per Year - 210 Shift to be deteremined A complete application will include: copy of your high school diploma or recognized equivalent unofficial college/university transcripts or results of the Parapro Exam. IDENTIFYING INFORMATION A: Job Title: B: Classification Level: Paraprofessional I E 1 C: Reports to: D: Working Titles: Building Administrator In-School Suspension Para Job Coach (SPED) Schoolwide Project Para Library Para Crossing Guard Lunchroom Para Playground Para Reading Corps Para Vision Para SPED Para I Bilingual/BiculturalPara ELL Para Secondary Para Elementary Para Summer School Para Bus Para Resource Room McKinney Vento Support SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT Under the general direction of the Building Administrator this position provides paraprofessional and support services to the building in the areas of: classroom instruction; school office, library, and health room support; Schoolwide project services; in-school suspension, playground, crossing guard, and lunchroom support. This position works with students from a variety of multicultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Classroom Instruction Support: Monitor student activities (i.e., drill, practice, and research) after lessons and instructions have been given by teacher. Administer and monitor tests and other assessment instruments as assigned. Maintain classroom discipline in the absence of the teacher, complete appropriate misconduct forms, and/or report behavior to the teacher or principal. Produce teaching aids and other classroom materials as directed by the teacher. Collect, assemble, catalog, and distribute resource materials. Distribute and account for textbook and other miscellaneous equipment. Operate audio-visual equipment. Maintain records, files, and supplies. Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom environment. Accompany students on field trips. Monitor and guide students during emergency drills. Assist students with course assignments. Take classroom attendance and may collect money. Classroom instruction support may be provided to individuals, small groups or the entire classroom as directed by the teacher. Monitor students on the playground. Provide lunchroom support and service. Assist students to safely cross streets at crosswalks. Library Support: Supervise the library in the absence of the librarian. May supervise students and volunteers in the library. Prepare and issue library cards. Instruct students on how to use the library and materials. Operate and demonstrate audio and visual equipment. Assist in maintaining a neat, clean and orderly library. Clerical Support: Prepare and maintain reports, correspondence, order cards, overdue notices, bibliographies, and a variety of forms and materials. Maintain files and records, library materials and instructional pamphlets, student schedules, inventory and equipment lists. Order, receive, and distribute supplies and materials. May collect and account for money received from copy machines and fines. Student Bus Safety: Assist students with personal needs and equipment on and off the bus. Assist with management of high-risk students that are severely emotionally disturbed and/or dangerous. May prepare and give intervention or carry out certain medical treatments in times of emergency medical plans. Assist passengers and drivers in evacuating the bus in an emergency. Assist driver in performance of daily vehicle inspections and interior cleaning of the bus to ensure compliance with State and district regulations. Instruct student within small group or one to one as assigned by the bus driver. McKinney Vento, Truancy, Native American program support: Assist the Student Services department with McKinney Vento/Foster youth and their families, providing supports to buildings with BECCA petitions and Community Engagement Boards, Native American students and their families to include events and programs supported by the Student Services office. Provide onsite supervision for the McKinney Vento after school program. General Duties: Prepare correspondence and reports. Responsible for maintaining department supplies. Provide daily direction to student assistants and district volunteers. Monitor student activity in theIn-SchoolSuspensionCenter as students work on assignments that have been prepared and given by the classroom teacher. May serve on various district committees and/or departmental work teams. Model appropriate and cooperative behavior, including protecting confidential information consistent with district ethical guidelines. Foster and maintain strong productive relationships with district employees, parents, students, and other community members. Work with a variety of people in a positive manner. Performs other duties as assigned. The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position. Under the direction of the appropriate Administrator or Departmental Director, provide clerical support utilizing standard office practices and general work instruction. Assist the secretary in all phases of office operations. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Perform general clerical duties such as: Screen and respond to telephone calls and inquiries; direct incoming calls to appropriate staff. Greet and assist walk-in customers. Compose, type, proof, and edit general correspondence. Input data entry. File documents. Fax documents. Photocopy documents. Sort, distribute, and/or open mail and packages. Maintain records/files. Schedule meetings, appointments, and training sessions. Process District forms. Assist with the preparation, maintenance, and distribution of reports, documents, bulletins, records, and schedules. Assist with purchasing, maintenance, and distribution of supplies and equipment. Collect money/fees. Assist with annual inventory. May train and coordinate student helpers. May be required to provide first aid to students in the absence of the school nurse or health assistant. May be required to monitor students on the playground. Perform other duties as required. The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or it’s recognized equivalent (GED) and ; two years of study at an institution of higher education (72 quarter hours); or an associate’s degree (or higher); or a passing score (455) on a state or local assessment.
• Six (6) months experience working with children or young adults.
• Ability to accurately and proficiently keyboard and utilize standard office software programs.
• Ability to perform basic clerical tasks such as filing and use of office equipment, such as personal computer, telephone, fax, and photocopy machine and audio visual equipment.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently within established guidelines.
• Ability to supervise elementary, middle, and high school students in large and small groups.
• Ability to listen and respond appropriately to student needs.
• Ability to work with kids from a variety of multicultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to make sound judgments in emergency or crisis situations.
• Ability to learn skills of verbal de-escalation, restraint techniques and behavior management
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet strict deadlines, and maintain established time schedules.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a courteous and professional manner with all levels of staff and community members.
• Ability to learn and apply District policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must be organized and dependable.
• Background check and fingerprinting.
• First aid and CPR certification for employee’s assigned to the health room and transportation.
• Employee’s assigned to special education resource or self contained classrooms and SLPA’s are required to complete the 14 Core Competences certification with three (3) months of hire.
• Transportation paraprofessionals must obtain core competencies 12 & 14 with in three (3) months of hire.
• Paras are required to complete the district provided Fundamental Course of Study (FCS) as outlined by the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB).
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Experience in a customer service or educational setting.
• Ability to proficiently keyboard, utilize word processing, spreadsheet, and scheduling software; navigate the internet; and operate email applications.
• Ability to operate general office equipment such as photocopier, fax, personal computer, telephone, 10-key, etc.
• Basic knowledge of general office procedures and protocols.
• Basic knowledge of business math (addition, subtraction, division, percentages).
• Basic knowledge of appropriate spelling, punctuation, grammar, and sentence structure of the English language.
• Ability to sort/file alphabetically and numerically.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize tasks with conflicting deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with students, staff, parents, and volunteers within a diverse environment.
• Ability to exercise sound decision making skills.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Successful fingerprint and background check.
• CPR and first aid certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Clover Park School District secretarial experience.
• Experience in an office setting

Responsibilities

• Monitor student activities (i.e., drill, practice, and research) after lessons and instructions have been given by teacher.
• Administer and monitor tests and other assessment instruments as assigned.
• Maintain classroom discipline in the absence of the teacher, complete appropriate misconduct forms, and/or report behavior to the teacher or principal.
• Produce teaching aids and other classroom materials as directed by the teacher.
• Collect, assemble, catalog, and distribute resource materials.
• Distribute and account for textbook and other miscellaneous equipment.
• Operate audio-visual equipment.
• Maintain records, files, and supplies.
• Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom environment.
• Accompany students on field trips.
• Monitor and guide students during emergency drills.
• Assist students with course assignments.
• Take classroom attendance and may collect money.
• Monitor students on the playground.
• Provide lunchroom support and service.
• Assist students to safely cross streets at crosswalks.
• Supervise the library in the absence of the librarian.
• May supervise students and volunteers in the library.
• Prepare and issue library cards.
• Instruct students on how to use the library and materials.
• Operate and demonstrate audio and visual equipment.
• Assist in maintaining a neat, clean and orderly library.
• Prepare and maintain reports, correspondence, order cards, overdue notices, bibliographies, and a variety of forms and materials.
• Maintain files and records, library materials and instructional pamphlets, student schedules, inventory and equipment lists.
• Order, receive, and distribute supplies and materials.
• May collect and account for money received from copy machines and fines.
• Assist students with personal needs and equipment on and off the bus.
• Assist with management of high-risk students that are severely emotionally disturbed and/or dangerous.
• May prepare and give intervention or carry out certain medical treatments in times of emergency medical plans.
• Assist passengers and drivers in evacuating the bus in an emergency.
• Assist driver in performance of daily vehicle inspections and interior cleaning of the bus to ensure compliance with State and district regulations.
• Instruct student within small group or one to one as assigned by the bus driver.
• Assist the Student Services department with McKinney Vento/Foster youth and their families, providing supports to buildings with BECCA petitions and Community Engagement Boards, Native American students and their families to include events and programs supported by the Student Services office.
• Provide onsite supervision for the McKinney Vento after school program.
• Prepare correspondence and reports.
• Responsible for maintaining department supplies.
• Provide daily direction to student assistants and district volunteers.
• Monitor student activity in theIn-SchoolSuspensionCenter as students work on assignments that have been prepared and given by the classroom teacher.
• May serve on various district committees and/or departmental work teams.
• Model appropriate and cooperative behavior, including protecting confidential information consistent with district ethical guidelines.
• Foster and maintain strong productive relationships with district employees, parents, students, and other community members.
• Work with a variety of people in a positive manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Screen and respond to telephone calls and inquiries; direct incoming calls to appropriate staff.
• Greet and assist walk-in customers.
• Compose, type, proof, and edit general correspondence.
• Input data entry.
• File documents.
• Fax documents.
• Photocopy documents.
• Sort, distribute, and/or open mail and packages.
• Maintain records/files.
• Schedule meetings, appointments, and training sessions.
• Process District forms.
• Assist with the preparation, maintenance, and distribution of reports, documents, bulletins, records, and schedules.
• Assist with purchasing, maintenance, and distribution of supplies and equipment.
• Collect money/fees.
• Assist with annual inventory.
• May train and coordinate student helpers.
• May be required to provide first aid to students in the absence of the school nurse or health assistant.
• May be required to monitor students on the playground.

Benefits

• Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability, and basic life insurance benefits.
• Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement System Plan.
• Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP).

What This Job Offers

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