Substitute - Paraeducator (Pool for 25-26 SY)

Monroe School District•Monroe, WA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, perform a variety of instructional activities; assist in the conduct of student learning experiences; perform routine clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel; and complete other related work as required.

Requirements

Candidates must meet the requirements set forth in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) by satisfying one of the following criteria:
Hold an AA or higher degree from a college or university
Have completed at least two years college with 72 college credits accrued
Have passed the OSPI approved test
Completion of approved apprenticeship program
Candidates must also meet the following requirements:
First Aid, CPR and AED certification
Completion of all state required paraeducator certifications
Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint clearance
I-9 employment eligibility in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act
HIV/HBV training (obtain within 60 days of hire date – District provided)
Human Resources new hire training (obtain within 60 days of hire date – District provided)
Knowledge of : Basic concepts of child growth, development, and developmental behavior characteristics pertaining to students in grades pre-school through age 21 including students with special learning needs and English language needs
Student behavior management strategies and techniques
Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar
Basic arithmetical concepts
Routine record management, storage, and retrieval systems and procedure
Ability to : Communicate effectively in oral and written form in English
Demonstrate an empathetic, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied age, ability and cultural backgrounds
Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office related machines and equipment
Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures in the enhancement of a positive educational environment
Understand and carry out oral and written directions
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults
Follow specific student educational plans
Manage and guide student behavior

Nice To Haves

Experience : One year of paid or volunteer experience working with multi-age groups of children
Education : Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by training or coursework in child growth and development, instructional technology, or a closely related field
Preferred written and oral proficiency in Spanish
Ability to drive a van and large pickup over mountain passes and in heavy city and freeway traffic
Bi-Literate Paraeducator Training or knowledge of cultural differences preferred
Demonstrated bi-literate competencies in oral and written English and Spanish.
Must be able to successfully accomplish position responsibilities in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

Assist instructional personnel with the presentation of learning materials and in the conduct of instructional exercises
Tutor individual students and small groups of students to reinforce and follow up learning activities
Monitor and assist students in drill, practice, and study activities as a follow-up to the presentation of instructional concepts by instructional personnel
Direct students into safe learning activities and functions and assist in the shaping of appropriate social behaviors
Assist in the management of student behavior through the use of positive strategies and techniques
Prepare and assist in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids for use with individual or small groups of students
Maintain a variety of records and files, including confidential student records and information
Operate and assist students in the operation of a variety of instructional media machines and equipment
Administer and score a variety of criterion referenced and general aptitude tests, and records the test results
Assist in maintaining an orderly, attractive, and positive learning environment
Adhere to federal and state laws and district regulations, policies, procedures and practices
Mandatory reporter for incidents of child abuse, harassment, intimidation, bullying, boundary invasions, fights, substance abuse etc.
Abide by employment provisions provided for in the collective bargaining agreement
Observe strict confidentiality regarding student information
Maintain regular punctual attendance
Provide services as described in “Position Responsibilities” to students whose native language is not English
Administer and score tests to determine student language proficiency levels
Assist students in the development of appropriate social behaviors and in their understanding of cultural expectations
Provide support to agricultural science, family and consumer science, marketing, American sign language, technology education, business education and sports medicine programs
Responsible for making transportation arrangements and drive individual and small groups of students to internship sites, field trips, to pick up lab supplies, etc.
Ability to flex schedule as needed for pickup and delivery of classroom supplies, projects and lab supervision
Ability to coordinate responsibilities between vocational departments
Ability to facilitate, under direction, the setup and implementation of lab projects to facilitate student learning
Communicate with students in Spanish in various settings in order to respond to questions, resolve minor conflicts or establish relationships
Relay information in Spanish to parents from the classroom teacher via the phone or in person
Respond to phone calls from Spanish speaking persons in the office or respond in person to Spanish speaking visitors in the office
Assist school psychologist in the administration of academic achievement tests.
Assist school psychologist in scheduling of meetings to initiate and review assessment findings.