Paraeducator - Elementary

About the role

The Elementary Paraeducator is responsible for supervising and monitoring scholars in various tasks throughout the day, with specific oversight of the playground, crosswalk, and breakfast/lunch areas. Under the direction of a supervising teacher, this position assists with the basic skills development of students, including those with identified disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary supervisor and monitor of students during the school day.
• Communicate concerns to the principal regarding safety standards and student behavior.
• Assist students with opening food items, wiping up spills, and cleaning up their area.
• Follow protocol when assisting an injured student.
• Establish an environment that encourages appropriate behavior and redirects student behaviors not aligned with school expectations.
• Tutor individuals and/or groups in specific skills as directed by the teacher.
• Aid in the administration of special instructional and behavioral programs.
• Plan daily/weekly activities with teachers and other staff members serving the same students.
• Communicate with other building/district staff members and parents.
• Inform the advising teacher of any observed problems or information regarding individual students.
• Perform instructional/tutorial assignments and keep records as directed by the supervising teacher.
• Interact positively with students, parents, and staff, providing positive reinforcement.
• Assist with room maintenance and inventory of books and equipment.
• Assist with health-related procedures for students as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• One of the following:
  • AA degree,
  • High school diploma (or equivalent) and 48 college-level semester credits or 72 college-level quarter credits, or
  • High school diploma (or equivalent) and pass the state-approved paraeducator assessment test.
• Experience working with students in grades K-5.

Skills

• Proficient in basic spelling, math, and grammar skills.
• Experienced and/or trained in reading instruction, remediation, and assessment.
• Knowledge of individual education plans (IEPs), traffic regulations, different learning styles, and English grammar and spelling.
• Ability to implement positive behavior interventions and follow safety protocols.
• Basic knowledge of modern technology and willingness to increase knowledge to proficiency.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Paraeducator position on the PSE Salary Schedule.

Schedule

Position is a school year assignment with varying hours and days from school to school.