What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Paraeducator position at Kalama School District?
- Monitor students during school
- Maintain safety of students and act as a positive role model
- Assist students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments (e.g. reading stories, listening to students reading, language, spelling, etc.)
- Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs
- Know and follow health, safety, and emergency procedures of the district
- Communicate successfully with staff, students, and parents
- Demonstrate professionalism through punctuality and minimal absences
- Promote and practice professional growth and development
- Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct, including the requirements of confidentiality
- Assist professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments
- Assist in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs
- Assist with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task
- Assist students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas
- Construct, copy, and distribute and use educational materials as needed
- Assist students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
- Follow all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs
- Aligns professional work with the Pillars of the district's strategic plan
- Perform any other related duties as assigned
- Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form
- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees, and others
- Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work
- Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required
- Effective writing and verbal communication skills
- Works in standard office and school building environments
- Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities
- Be 18 years or older
- Have a High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Have completed one of the following requirements:
- Experience or training working with students
- Experience with Restorative Justice Practices preferred
- Ability to work and communicate well with staff members
- Ability to follow a variety of prescribed education strategies
- Ability to independently complete assigned tasks
- Knowledge of and ability to assist in reducing negative behaviors
- Knowledge of and ability to instruct in reading, writing, and mathematics
- Strong communication and problem solving skills
- Be able to follow directions in a cooperative work environment
JobID: 385
Position Type:
Classified - Paraeducator
Classified - Paraeducator
Date Posted:
8/8/2023
8/8/2023
Location:
Kalama Elementary School, Kalama, WA
Kalama Elementary School, Kalama, WA
Date Available:
08/30/2023
08/30/2023
Closing Date:
08/21/2023
08/21/2023
POSITION: Elementary Paraeducator
START DATE: August 30, 2023
LOCATION: Kalama Elementary School
SALARY: $20.65/hour (22-23 rate) / 7 hour position (8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) / 189 days per yearSUMMARY STATEMENT
Under the direction and supervision of building principal, the Paraeducator performs tasks related to the monitoring and supervising of students on campus during school. A desire and ability to work with students is essential in this position.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
2) ETS ParaPro Assessment with a passing score of 455, or
(3) Pearson Paraprofessional assessment: 220, or
(4) The MAster Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program: 65%,
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Updated:06/17/1
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