Substitute Paraprofessional/Teaching Assistant

Impact Public Schools•Black River, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a school-based, part-time, fixed, school-year, non-exempt, in-person position for early and elementary education roles across multiple Seattle area locations. The rate is a fixed $25 per hour. The start date will be determined during the offer process. The role reports to the Building Principal or their designee. The ideal candidate believes in teamwork, collaboration, and delivering rigorous and engaging content. They are aligned with Impact Public Schools' values and believe every child can thrive and meet ambitious goals.

Requirements

Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or;
Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university; or
Have received a qualifying score on the Education Testing Service (ETS) paraeducator assessment completed an apprenticeship program, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council
Must have or be eligible to obtain an academic transcript
Offer is contingent upon passing a fingerprint and background check
Complete safeschools trainings

Nice To Haves

Any experience working with youth ages 4-14
Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color, students with disabilities, and/or multilingual students
Must have or obtain a Crisis Prevention Institute training certification
Must have or be eligible to obtain a food handler certification

Responsibilities

Create a positive learning environment under the guidance of school leadership and in partnership with the classroom's Lead Teacher.
Support effective behavior management strategies and assist in creating a safe and engaging atmosphere conducive to student learning.
Support individual student needs to be successful in participating in an inclusive learning environment.
Consistently execute core best practices aligned to Impact’s instructional model in various formats (whole group, small group, one on one).
Independently lead enrichment and small group instruction in support of effective literacy, math, language development skills, and social emotional learning.
Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing comprehensive lesson plans provided by IPS’ Academic team.
Anticipate student responses and potential challenges, and plan targeted questions and exemplar work samples to facilitate comprehensive and effective instruction.
Assist in daily instruction and behavior interventions for specific students on caseload.
Provide one-on-one or small group support during classroom activities and implement behavior management strategies to address individual student needs, including those with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or disabilities.
Collect data on interventions to help teachers continuously improve instruction and behavior plans for the students supported.
Maintain detailed records of interventions and their outcomes and analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Provide behavioral, social-emotional, and academic intervention for students in alignment with student support plans (IEP, Behavior Intervention Plan, Tier 2 Supports, etc.).
Follow individualized plans to address behavioral challenges and promote positive social interactions and support academic skill development through targeted interventions and differentiated instruction.
Monitor and track progress and work with the team to adjust interventions as needed to meet student goals.
Supervise assigned students as necessary and ensure student safety.
Maintain a safe and supportive environment for students during instructional and non-instructional periods and implement safety protocols and procedures in accordance with school guidelines.
Provide supervision during transitions, lunchtime, and other activities to prevent accidents and conflicts.
Support scholars with activities of daily living as needed (including things such as toileting, transitioning between classes, and safe play during recess, etc.).
Assist students with personal care tasks, such as toileting and hygiene, as outlined in their support plans.
Facilitate smooth transitions between classes and activities to minimize disruptions.
Promote safe and inclusive play during recess by monitoring interactions and intervening as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.