Substitute - Paraeducator

Moses Lake School District 161•Moses Lake, WA

About The Position

SUBSTITUTE PARAEDUCATOR: Coordinates activities or performs specialized duties to assist in providing instruction to, and supervision of, students in a variety of instructional and non-instructional programs. Substitute paraeducators are limited to working 600 hours per school year.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED equivalent.
Minimum of 72 college quarter credits from a nationally accredited institution or pass ETS test (required).
Must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Always punctual.
Must be accurate and efficient at completing tasks on time without constant/direct supervision.
Ability to relate in a positive manner with students, parents, and staff/teachers, supervisory staff.
Must be able to work effectively with small groups or individual students under the supervision of certificated staff.
Ability to accurately keep records.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find acceptable.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

Meet performance expectations as outlined in MLSD #161 Classified Employee Performance Evaluation.
Always punctual. If absences are required, informs supervisor early enough so that normal work flow is not interrupted.
Well groomed and has a neat and clean appearance. Dresses appropriately for job assignment.
Ability to perform custodial care activities such as lifting and feeding students and helping them with such hygiene needs as toileting and grooming; diapering will be necessary.
Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
Promptly and accurately follows specific instructions, and performs duties with a positive attitude.
Follows a duty schedule as assigned, with flexibility as changes are made.
Follows prescribed behavior plans as assigned.
Applies appropriate discipline according to district procedures and behavior plans.
Works independently and solves problems with minimal supervision.
Works well with special needs children individually or in small groups to communicate the appropriate learning objectives as outlined in their individualized educational program (IEP) under supervision of certified staff.
Builds a positive relationship with all students.
Encourages special needs students to develop positive relationships with their peers.
Willing to receive Non-violent Crisis Intervention and Non-violent Restraint training.
Effectively intervenes and controls students when they are out of control (e.g. fighting, acting out, having tantrums, etc.) by using appropriate crisis prevention techniques prior to using restraining methods approved by the district.
Receives training to gain understanding of specific disabilities.
Responsibly supervises special needs students in the classroom.
Responsible for supervision of special needs students upon arrival and departure from school.
Monitors activities to ensure safety and compliance with school rules.
Willingness to provide emergency first aid as necessary.
Willingness to obtain/possess a current First Aid card required.
Physical ability to perform required duties.
Willingness to receive training in crisis intervention and/or restraining techniques, and use those skills as determined by certified staff.
Willingness to assist with medically fragile children.
Willingness to work with students with behavior difficulties.
Must be able to work independently and solve problems with a minimum of supervision.
Must have the ability to apply appropriate discipline according to district procedures.
Other duties as assigned.