Paraeducator - In-School Suspension

Pay

PSE Salary Schedule Level 3 - $22.17

Schedule

2.5 hours per day, 100 days per year (Monday – Wednesday)

Responsibilities

• Supervise students assigned to after-school detention; monitor student behavior.
• Correct behaviors and maintain discipline according to established policies and procedures.
• Instruct students in behavioral rules and codes for student safety, socialization and individual growth.
• Process disciplinary notices according to established procedures; mail to appropriate parent or guardian; maintain records in student files and on computer.
• Enter attendance data into computer; run required reports; check on student absences for accuracy as needed; call parents as necessary.
• Prepare and mail deficiency notices each semester; track absences of at-risk students.
• Contact students assigned to program as reminder of responsibility; complete form for teacher assignments; maintain records.
• Enter data and print lists for honor level program.
• Input demerit slips and discipline records into computer daily.
• Notify teachers of students who are prohibited from participating in assemblies, dances and after-school activities.
• Print out reward slips for top honor level students.
• Monitor students in lunchroom who have been assigned to lunch detention; may supervise students required to eat lunch in detention room.
• Assign and maintain lockers for students.
• Supervise student behavior in hallways; maintain orderly movement.
• Collect homework assignment and books for students who are absent from school due to illness or suspension.
• Prepare, duplicate, collate and distribute materials; operate a variety of office equipment.
• May serve on various district committees and/or departmental work teams.
• Model appropriate and cooperative behavior, including protecting confidential information, consistent with district ethical guidelines.
• Perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

Requirements

Education, training, skills, and experience necessary to carry out the assignment, with experience working with at‑risk adolescents preferred; experience maintaining detailed records and operating a personal computer preferred.

PSE Unit Affiliation: Paraeducator/Special Services

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skill in reading, writing and communicating.
• Skill in effective behavior management techniques.
• Ability to deal with students in a warm and confident manner.
• Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments.
• Ability to organize activities.
• Ability to follow and give instructions.
• Ability to be fair and consistent when working with students.
• Knowledge of student safety rules and procedures.
• Knowledge of “at‑risk” student behavior.
• Ability to learn the use of computers and various software packages.
• Ability to learn the operation of general office machines.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff.

Licenses / Special Requirements

• Requires fingerprinting and background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury or neglect of a minor.
• Must complete training in and adhere to district infection control plan.