Paraeducator

Olympia School District • Olympia, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Paraeducator assists, under direct supervision, with supervising and instructing students and relieves teachers of routine clerical tasks. This continuing position is 4.0 hours per day, Monday through Friday, from 9:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., for 180 days per year, plus 10 paid holidays. The Paraeducator leads recess and lunch activities throughout the school day and should be able to walk, run, and spend most of the day outdoors.

The role supports teachers in implementing lesson plans, maintaining classroom materials and student records, monitoring students in classrooms and on the playground, and performing basic clerical and record-keeping tasks. The Paraeducator may also administer tests, communicate with teachers, parents, or community agency personnel about student progress, attend meetings and training, and assist other staff as needed.

Applicants must provide two classified reference letters and either ParaPro Assessment results or official college transcripts. Employees and their families may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance through SEBB, subject to final eligibility determination at hire. Employees are eligible to enroll in the applicable DRS retirement plan and the DRS Deferred Compensation Program. Vacation leave, paid holidays, and additional compensation are provided as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• When applicable, successful completion of one of the following: ETS ParaPro Assessment; Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program; 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at an institution of higher education; or an associate degree or higher. College credits must be at the 100 level or above, and official transcripts are required where applicable.
• Prior paid or volunteer job-related experience with school-age children.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
• Participation in all Olympia School District-required health-related training.
• Willingness to complete appropriate training needed for the position, such as a Type II License or Food Handlers Permit.
• Right Response Certification or willingness to obtain and maintain it.
• Ability to perform basic clerical functions and arithmetic, operate standard office equipment, and use English with correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling in verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of child development principles and instructional processes.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods, follow oral and written instructions, maintain confidentiality of student records, meet schedules and deadlines, interpret and apply rules and policies, and rapidly learn methods and materials used in different instructional situations.
• Physical abilities include reaching and handling, talking and hearing conversations, and near and far visual acuity.
• Ability to walk, run, and be outside most of the day.
• Provide two classified reference letters and a copy of ParaPro Assessment results or official college transcripts.

Nice To Haves

• First Aid and CPR training may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in implementing lesson plans.
• Maintain classroom equipment and student files and records.
• Monitor individual students and classroom or playground activities to help provide a safe, positive learning environment.
• Perform record keeping and basic clerical functions, including scheduling and copying, to support teachers and prepare classroom materials.
• Administer tests to assist teachers in evaluating student progress.
• Assist other personnel as needed to support completion of their work.
• Confer with teachers, parents, and appropriate community agency personnel to assist with evaluating student progress and implementing student objectives.
• Participate in meetings to share information and improve skills and knowledge.
• Lead recess and lunch throughout the school day.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance benefits for eligible employees and their families, administered through SEBB; final eligibility is determined at hire.
• Eligibility to enroll in the DRS SERS plan for classified employees or TERS plan for certificated employees.
• Eligibility to enroll in the DRS Deferred Compensation Program.
• Vacation leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Additional compensation beyond base salary as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

What This Job Offers

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