Centralia - Substitute Paraeducator 26-27

Sylvania; Centralia (WA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

SEBB benefits

Sick leave eligibility

Hourly wage oversight

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a substitute paraeducator to be assigned daily based on staff absences. The role collaborates with administration to supervise and instruct students in various settings.

Requirements include a high school diploma and the ability to obtain fingerprint clearance. The position emphasizes effective communication, patience, confidentiality, and a customer-service mindset while supporting district goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain a Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, listen actively, and be empathetic.
• Ability to support the District’s vision, mission, and goals including the belief that all students can succeed.
• Maintain a positive attitude and confidentiality under stress.
• Ability to work independently and with others as required.

Responsibilities

• Communicates clearly, accurately, concisely, and professionally.
• Assists teachers by implementing lesson plans as directed.
• Monitors students to maintain a safe, positive learning environment.
• Provides individual or small-group instruction as directed by teachers/administrators.
• Maintains records and performs basic clerical duties to support staff.
• Listens to student concerns to determine appropriate action or referrals.
• Upholds the appearance of work areas to create an educational setting.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Customer-service

Empathy

Active listening

Patience

Growth mindset

Calm under pressure

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Reports to:

Principal

Location:

As needed in district

Bargaining Unit:

Non-Represented

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

Substitute paraeducators will be assigned each day based on other staff absences. The substitute will collaborate with administration and staff to provide supervision and instruction to a variety of students in a variety of settings.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Ability to obtain a Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, possess awareness (for self and others), listen actively, be patient, incorporate humor/lightheartedness into work, be empathic, possess a growth mindset, and be customer-service oriented
• Ability to support the District’s vision, mission, and goals including the belief that all students can succeed
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to function in a calm, efficient, courteous manner under stress and exercise careful judgment, confidentiality, and tact in the performance of duties
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, work effectively under pressure, and maintain professional relationships with students, co-workers, and administration
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to speak Spanish
• Positive experience working with adolescents
• Experience working in a K-12 school setting

Essential Functions for this Position:

• Communicates clearly, accurately, concisely, and professionally
• Adapts classroom work under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce classroom objectives
• Assists teachers for the purpose of implementing lesson plans
• Monitors students in a variety of settings and activities to ensure a safe and positive learning environment
• Provides individual and/or small group instruction to students based on direction from teachers or administrators
• Perform record keeping and basic clerical functions to support the building and other staff
• Listens to student concerns to determine if appropriate action or referral to other staff is needed
• Maintains the physical appearance of work areas to provide an educationally stimulating environment
• Other duties as assigned

Salary:

$19.24 hourly for the first 30 days / $20.24 hourly after the first 30 days

Work schedule:

Substitute position hours and days will depend on substitute positions worked during the school year.

Benefits:

1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked, SEBB (School Employees Benefit Board) benefits are available after you work 630 hours each year.