Paraeducator Generalist @ Peninsula Elementary

Moses Lake School District 161•Moses Lake, WA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Paraeducator Generalist position at Peninsula Elementary is a classified role working 6.50 hours per day for 180 days per year. The shift time is subject to building needs. This role involves working as part of a teaching team, assisting teachers with various tasks including lesson planning, supervision, and student assessment. The paraeducator will help students with fundamental skills in reading, mathematics, writing, and self-help, and implement behavior management plans. Responsibilities also include supervising students in various settings, maintaining safety, and enforcing school policies. The role requires flexibility, patience, and the ability to manage student behavior, including de-escalation techniques. Maintaining confidentiality, positive relationships, and regular attendance are also key aspects of this position.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must have earned 72 college level credits from an institution of higher education, have a college degree, or be able to pass the Educational Testing Service (ETS) Assessment.
Previous experience working with pupils in both individual and small group instructional situations.
Must have or be willing to obtain and maintain current CPR/First Aid certification.
Previous experience and/or training working with students in a classroom setting.
Must have proven ability to complete tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to manage large groups of students in an unstructured environment while maintaining a high level of safety.
Must have proven record of consistent attendance.
Must be willing to move to other district locations and/or have hours and/or duties reassigned as and enrollment and program needs change.
Must be willing to respond with compassion to a student needing assistance with personal care, including verbally coaching students through situations.
Criminal history clearance through Washington State Patrol and FBI.
Within the first year of employment, successfully complete the Washington State Fundamental Course of Study for Paraeducators provided by the District, as defined in RCW 28A.413.070, and continue to meet future requirements as mandated by the State.

Nice To Haves

If you do not have the minimum college credits for this position, you may take the Paraeducator Assessment.

Responsibilities

Work as part of the teaching team following the lesson plans and guidance of the teacher.
Assist teachers in supervisory tasks as assigned.
Assist teachers in administering tests, evaluating, and modifying student work in the context of a lesson.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate proficiently with people using correct oral and written language.
Help pupils with the fundamentals of reading, mathematics, writing, and self-help skills.
Follow and implement detailed behavior management plans.
Use appropriate interventions in handling student misbehavior.
Assist with student misbehavior requiring de-escalation techniques up to therapeutic holds.
Take directions and be able to carry them out and through without frequent supervision.
Demonstrate empathy and awareness of the needs of students.
Flexible, calm, and patient in trying situations.
Help students develop acceptable behavior patterns.
Observe and record student behavior and academic performance.
Supervise students and maintain a harmonious atmosphere on the playground.
Supervise movement of children to and from the playground.
Maintain constant vigilance for safety, both in how children play and the condition of the play equipment that they use.
Exercise good judgment.
Maintain confidentiality of student records as required.
Enforce school and district policies.
Maintain good rapport with students and teachers.
Maintain district-assigned email account; read and respond to messages regularly.
Accept responsibility for assignments and outcomes.
Work cooperatively with other staff; maintain positive, respectful relationships and engagements.
Maintain regular attendance.
Always punctual.
If absences are required, inform the supervisor early enough so that normal workflow is not interrupted, as well as enters absence in the district absence management system.
Other such job-related duties as may be assigned.