Paraeducator - Student Supervision

Bethel School District 403•Spanaway, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paraeducator - Student Supervision helps ensure students’ safety and well-being in non-classroom settings, including lunchrooms, hallways, playgrounds, bus loading areas, and other school areas. The role involves supervising student behavior, maintaining order, addressing disputes, and helping students follow school rules. Depending on the assignment, the paraeducator may support lunchroom setup and cleanup, monitor playground equipment, respond to student first-aid needs, supervise restrooms, or organize and participate in intramural activities. The paraeducator builds positive relationships with students, supports inclusion in group activities, and communicates with teachers and administrators about student behavior. The position may include one-on-one support for students with special needs. The employee reports to the school principal or an assigned administrator and must complete training in, and follow, the district infection control plan. Fingerprinting and a background check are required; a valid first aid card may also be required. This position is 4.5 hours per day for 168 days per year. The listed pay is $22.17, at PSE Salary Schedule Level 3.

Requirements

Education, training, skills, and experience necessary to carry out the assignment.
Knowledge of safety rules, regulations, and procedures.
Effective oral communication skills.
Ability to deal with students in a warm and confident manner.
Ability to supervise and correct student behavior and learn and implement effective behavior-management techniques.
Ability to remain flexible when assignments or situations change.
Ability to organize and supervise activities and to follow and give instructions.
Ability to be fair and consistent when working with children.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and students.
Ability to defuse situations and resolve conflicts.
Required fingerprinting and background check to determine there have been no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury, or neglect of a minor.
Must complete training in and adhere to the district infection control plan.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with school-aged children is preferred.
A valid first aid card may be required.

Responsibilities

Supervise student behavior in lunchrooms, hallways, playgrounds, and other assigned areas; mediate disputes, intervene when necessary, maintain order, and keep discipline records.
Ensure students follow rules and regulations and instruct them in appropriate behavior.
Assist with setting up lunch tables, cleaning spills, wiping tables, straightening meal areas, and dismissing children to recess as assigned.
Supervise safe use of playground equipment, check for wear or damage, and report needed repairs.
Monitor whether injured or ill students need first aid and refer them for treatment as appropriate.
Ensure adults on playgrounds, school perimeters, or in hallways have checked in at the school office, and report problems.
Build rapport with students and communicate with teachers and administrators about student behavior.
Organize and participate in intramural sports, games, and activities; teach game rules and cooperative problem-solving, and communicate the program to certificated staff.
Help isolated students participate in group activities and provide positive contact.
Help integrate students with special needs into group activities and, when assigned, provide one-on-one support.
Monitor restrooms during lunch or recess as assigned.
Patrol playgrounds for lost items and instruct students to return equipment at the end of recess.
Model appropriate and cooperative behavior, protect confidential information, and follow district ethical guidelines.
Serve on district committees or departmental work teams as assigned and perform related duties consistent with the position.