24-1002 Substitute Paraprofessional

Marysville School District 25•Marysville, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

In the absence of the regular employee, the Substitute Paraprofessional 1 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 OFFICIAL Parapro Assessment Score Report with score of 455 or higher)
Ability to stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, kneel, and stand for long periods of time
1st Aid & Adult/Child CPR training (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 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
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

Assists 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
Assists students in dealing with conflict, expressing themselves in appropriate ways, and improving their behavior
Assists teachers in the preparation of learning materials, including making copies, bulletin boards, and visual learning aids
Coordinates activities and meets with teacher(s) on a regular basis
Administers tests and evaluates student progress in topical area and grades assignments and tests as directed
Assists teacher(s) in the maintenance of student records and grades
Supervises students and enforces assigned area rules
Supervises and corrects students as necessary to maintain a safe environment
Supervises and oversees 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
Uses 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