Substitute - Non Instructional Paraeducator

Bethel School District 403•Spanaway, WA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

This position's responsibilities are to ensure the safety and well-being of students in a variety of non-classroom settings, such as lunchrooms, hallways, and playgrounds.

Requirements

Education, training, skills, and experience necessary to carry out the assignment.
Experience working with school age children preferred.
Knowledge of safety rules, regulations and procedures.
Effective oral communication skills.
Ability to deal with students in a warm and confident manner.
Fingerprinting and background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury or neglect of a minor.
Must complete training in and adhere to district infection control plan.
May be required to obtain first aid and CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with school age children

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety and well-being of students in non-classroom settings.
Deal with a wide range of student behaviors.
Deal with distraught or difficult individuals.
Maintain alertness and safety awareness.
Work outdoors in inclement weather.
Stand for prolonged periods.
Frequently lift ten (10) pounds and occasionally lift items up to twenty (20) pounds.
Move or carry students or equipment.
Take precautions to avoid exposure to student bodily fluids.
Supervise and correct student behavior.
Learn and implement effective behavior management techniques.
Remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations.
Organize and supervise activities.
Follow and give instructions.
Be fair and consistent when working with children.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and students.
Diffuse situations and resolve conflicts.