Paraeducator - Behavior Support (Specialized Instruction) @ FRE #1810

Monroe School District•Monroe, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This instructional paraeducator works under the supervision of the Building Principal to support students’ behavioral, emotional, and academic needs. The role involves assisting with student learning experiences, implementing student behavior plans, supporting instructional activities, completing routine clerical and supportive tasks, and performing other related duties. Work is in a shared, open classroom environment and follows a schedule coordinated with the District student calendar. The position is represented by the Public School Employees of Monroe collective bargaining unit; salary and benefits are determined by the current bargaining agreement. The position may involve working with students from preschool through age 21 who have a broad range of physical, intellectual, social, academic, and behavioral needs. Duties can include instruction and tutoring, behavior support, student supervision, personal care, assistance with transfers, and support with inclusion in general education. The employee must maintain confidentiality, comply with applicable laws and District policies, complete mandatory training, and attend off-site training or workshops as required. The position is located at Fryelands Elementary, is scheduled for 180 days per year and 6.5 hours per day, with shift hours of 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The anticipated start date is November 23, 2026. Employees accepting positions in this category are not eligible to transfer to instructional or non-instructional para positions for two years from the assignment start date.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old and hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
Meet ESSA paraeducator qualifications through one of the following: an associate degree or higher; at least two years of college with 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits; a passing score on a PESB-approved assessment; or completion of an approved paraeducator apprenticeship.
Hold First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications.
Hold CPI certification.
Complete all state-required paraeducator certifications.
Pass Washington State Patrol and FBI fingerprint clearance.
Meet I-9 employment eligibility requirements under the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
Obtain HIV/HBV training within 60 days of hire; training is provided by the District.
Complete Human Resources new-hire training within 60 days of hire; training is provided by the District.
Communicate effectively in spoken and written English.
Demonstrate an empathetic, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied ages, abilities, and cultural backgrounds.
Perform routine clerical tasks and operate educational and office-related machines and equipment.
Learn to use instructional materials and procedures that support a positive educational environment.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults.
Follow specific student educational plans and manage and guide student behavior.
Be flexible about duties, responsibilities, staff meetings, and training.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent exertion of 10–20 pounds, sitting for extended periods, and running, walking, and standing; with assistance, may be required to lift, carry, and support students weighing up to 150 pounds.
Be able to work in a shared classroom environment and tolerate outdoor weather conditions and potentially uneven or slippery surfaces.

Nice To Haves

One year of paid or volunteer experience working with multi-age groups of children.
Training or coursework in child growth and development, instructional technology, or a closely related field.
Experience or knowledge involving students with special learning needs and English language needs.
Knowledge of student behavior management strategies and techniques.
Knowledge of English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar; basic arithmetic; and routine record-management systems and procedures.

Responsibilities

Assist with student behavior management using positive strategies and techniques; collaborate on and implement student behavior plans with fidelity.
Support students with a wide range of behaviors and remain patient and adaptable, including when students are distressed, angry, or hostile.
Assist instructional personnel with presenting learning materials and conducting instructional exercises.
Tutor individual students and small groups to reinforce learning activities.
Monitor and assist students with practice, study activities, and remediation of specific learning problems.
Guide students toward safe learning activities and appropriate social behaviors.
Prepare instructional materials and learning aids for individual students or small groups.
Maintain records and files, including confidential student information.
Operate instructional media and equipment and assist students in using it.
Administer and score criterion-referenced and general aptitude tests and record results.
Support students with inclusionary practices in general education settings.
Provide trained support for students who need catheterization and assist with basic care, including toileting, diapering, dressing, and feeding.
Provide routine first aid, including assistance to students experiencing seizures or respiratory distress.
Adapt to students’ individual behaviors and IEP goals as they arrive at the program.
Monitor students at recess and in common areas, and assist with transitions on and off school buses.
Help maintain an orderly, welcoming, and positive learning environment.
Follow federal and state laws and District regulations, policies, procedures, and practices; report required incidents as a mandatory reporter.
Maintain strict confidentiality, comply with collective bargaining agreement provisions, and maintain regular, punctual attendance.
Attend required off-site training and workshops and complete mandatory District training by specified deadlines.
Perform other duties as assigned by building administration.