Paraprofessional 2 @ Sunnyside Elementary

Marysville School District 25•Marysville, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing assistance to students under the direct supervision of certificated staff in classrooms or other learning environments as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Every Student Succeeds Act requirements ( official college transcript with evidence of 72.0 college-level quarter credit hour OR official college transcript with evidence of Associate’s or higher degree OR Parapro Assessment with score of 455 or higher
Completion of fourteen (14) hours of Fundamental Course of Study training during the first school year of employment
Completion of an additional 70 hours of professional development, within three years, to obtain the General Paraeducator Certificate
Ability to stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, kneel, and stand for long periods of time
Position could require diapering, toileting, and feeding of special needs students
Ability to assist in student de-escalation and physical intervention when needed
Ability and willingness to work with students who bite, kick, hit, and can be verbally aggressive
Ability to lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds and assist with Emergency Response Protocols regarding student restraint
1st Aid & Adult/Child CPR training ( completed within 30 days from date of hire and to be maintained for the duration of this job ) Up to District Standards.
Right Response training to be maintained for the duration of this job ( completed within 30 days from date of hire and to be maintained for the duration of this job )
Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance
Proof of Immunization (if born 1/1/57 or later)
I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control Act
Completion of all district-required training thirty (30) calendar days from hire date

Nice To Haves

Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic, and language diversity preferred
Ability to organize and oversee activities
Ability to be fair and consistent when working with children
Ability to deal with students in a warm and confident manner
Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations
Ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
Ability to follow written and oral instructions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of staff, students, and the public in a multi-cultural environment
Ability to use necessary equipment, machinery, and tools
Ability to lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds
Knowledge of basic subject areas, such as spelling, writing, reading, and math
Knowledge of safety rules, regulations, and procedures
Knowledge of learning and instructional styles appropriate to assigned grade levels and individual students
Knowledge of child development concepts, developmentally appropriate curriculum and individualized learning processes for children, indicators of child abuse and neglect, and factors affecting low-income families
Knowledge of physical or occupational disabilities, speech/language development, and/or vision instruction if applicable
Skills in written and oral communications
Skills in handling confidential matters
Skills in operating a PC (personal computer) utilizing district adopted software
Skills in learning and interpreting assignments, procedures, rules, and regulations
Skills in encouraging and tutoring students
Skills in communication in two languages (English, Spanish, etc.) if applicable

Responsibilities

Assist students in one-to-one and small group settings to provide additional learning support for instructional areas including vocabulary, writing, reading, library, math, social studies, natural and computer science, and special needs
Assist students in dealing with conflict, expressing themselves in appropriate ways, and improving their behavior
Assist teachers in the preparation of learning materials, including making copies, bulletin boards, and visual learning aids
Assist students with special needs, skills improvement, behavior techniques, and other activities
Assist students with gross and fine motor strengthening programs and activities
Assist student with making speech sounds; improving rhythm, fluency, and voice quality; and helping correct oral motor problems and cognitive communication impairments
Assist students with vision-related training
Assist students with wheelchair mobility, dressing, and feeding
Assist in recreational, playground, and/or physical education activities
Coordinate activities and meet with teacher(s) on a regular basis
Administer tests and evaluate student progress in topical area and grade assignments and tests as directed
Assist teacher(s) in the maintenance of student records and grades
Supervise students and enforce assigned area rules
Supervise and correct students as necessary to maintain a safe environment
Supervise and oversee student activities and safety in assigned areas
May answer phones, assist visitors, maintain records, collect and distribute materials, inventory, and order and process materials
May escort students to and from locations
Use computers and related technologies
Attend meeting or trainings as required
Maintain consistent presence at assigned worksite and regular work hours
Professionally interact with students, staff, and public
Comply with all district policies and procedures
Perform related duties as assigned