Paraeducator - TK

Elma School District • Elma, WA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a 6.0 hour Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Para-Professional to join our team at Elma Elementary School. The successful candidate will work closely with the TK teacher to provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for our youngest students. This position supports students with a wide range of developmental, academic, behavioral, and individual needs in an inclusive classroom setting.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Meets NCLB definition of highly qualified requirements: A two-year Associate degree OR 72-quarter or 48-semester college credits, OR A passing score of 455 on the ETS Para Pro Assessment
• WSP/FBI fingerprint background clearance (fee paid by the employee)

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities and lessons for TK students
• Supervise and support students during classroom activities, recess, and other school activities
• Provide individual and small group instruction to students as directed by the TK teacher
• Assist with classroom management and provide positive, developmentally appropriate behavior and regulation support, including responding to challenging behaviors as directed by certificated staff
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment
• Communicate regularly with the TK teacher and other school staff regarding student progress and needs
• Attend staff meetings and professional development opportunities as required
• Other duties as assigned
• Able to assist students with personal care and development of self-help skills as needed, including toileting, feeding/eating, changing, handwashing, dressing, and other daily routines
• Willingness to participate in district-provided training related to student behavior, de-escalation, safety, and other skills necessary for the position
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, sit on the floor, transition between floor and standing positions, and move quickly when necessary to support and ensure student safety; able to lift up to 50 pounds as required
• Follows the direction of the certificated teacher
• Support students with IEPs by assisting with accommodations, goals, behavior supports, communication, and other individual needs as directed by certificated and special education staff
• Collaborate with general education and special education staff to support student success and inclusion
• Seeks out strategies to improve student interactions
• Maintains schedule
• Reliable in demeanor, attendance, and collaboration
• Positive and flexible attitude with students, staff, parents, and community members
• Willingness to work toward successful demonstration of core competencies
• Must participate in the Fundamental Course Training to gain the necessary skills to perform this position
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrated competence in basic academic/communication skills appropriate to site assignment
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position
• The safety and health of students and others are essential functions of this position

Benefits

• Twelve (12) Days Sick Leave per school year
• Two (2) Personal Leave Days with pay per year
• Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) DCP - Deferred Compensation Program
• Washington Paid Family Medical Leave
• Medical; Dental; Vision; Basic Life; AD&D; LTD Insurance; FSA and DCAP

What This Job Offers

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