Classroom Paraeducator & Student Support Specialist

Moses-Lake-School-District-161; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Moses Lake School District 161 Peninsula Elementary in Moses Lake, Washington is seeking a Paraeducator Generalist to support students under teacher guidance. The position involves working 6.50 hours per day across 180 days per year, with shift times adjusted to building needs.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and relevant coursework or credentials. Applicants should have classroom experience, basic literacy and math skills, and CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have earned 72 college level credits from an institution of higher education, have a college degree, or be able to pass the Educational Testing Service (ETS) Assessment.
• Previous experience working with children in both individual and small group instructional situations.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the teaching team following the lesson plans and guidance of the teacher.
• Help prepare and/or assemble teaching materials as requested by the teacher.
• Assist teachers in administering tests, evaluating, and modifying student work in the context of a lesson.
• Demonstrate ability to proficiently communicate with people using correct oral and written language.
• Help pupils in basic fundamentals of reading, mathematics, writing, and self-help skills.
• Follow and implement detailed behavior management plans.
• Use appropriate interventions in handling student misbehavior.
• Assist with student misbehavior requiring de-escalation techniques up to therapeutic holds.
• Take directions and carry through on own without frequent supervision.
• Demonstrate empathy and awareness of the needs of students.
• Flexible, calm, and patient in trying situations.
• Help students develop acceptable behavior patterns.
• Observe and record student behavior and academic performance.
• Supervise students and maintain a harmonious atmosphere on the playground.
• Supervise movement of children to and from the playground.
• Maintain a constant vigilance for safety, both in how children play and the condition of the play equipment that they use.
• Exercise good judgment.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records as required.
• Enforce school and district policies.
• Maintain good rapport with students and teachers.
• Maintain district assigned email account; read and respond to messages regularly.
• Accept responsibility for assignments and outcomes.
• Work cooperatively with other staff; maintain positive, respectful relationships and engagements.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Always punctual. If absences are required, informs the supervisor early enough so that normal workflow is not interrupted as well as enters absence in the district absence management system.
• Other such job-related duties as may be assigned.

Skills

CPR/First Aid certification

Classroom experience with students

Phonics knowledge

Foundational math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

72 college credits / college degree or ETS assessment

Job description

Moses Lake School District 161 Peninsula Elementary in Moses Lake, Washington is seeking a Paraeducator Generalist to support students under teacher guidance. The position involves working 6.50 hours per day across 180 days per year, with shift times adjusted to building needs.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and relevant coursework or credentials. Applicants should have classroom experience, basic literacy and math skills, and CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to