Full-Time Paraeducator Generalist — Classroom Support

Peninsula Elementary; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Peninsula Elementary in Moses Lake, WA, is seeking a Paraeducator Generalist to support teachers under classified salary guidelines. Position involves working 6.50 hrs per day across 180 days per year, with building-needs shifts and travel to other district locations as enrollment shifts.

The role requires high school diploma, 72 college credits or degree, plus experience with children and basic literacy/math support.

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.
• Working knowledge of phonics and foundational math skills.
• Must have or be willing to obtain and maintain current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Previous experience and/or training working with students in a classroom setting.
• Must have proven ability to complete tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to manage large groups of students in an unstructured environment while maintaining a high level of safety.
• Must have proven record of consistent attendance.
• Must be willing to move to other district locations and/or have hours and/or duties reassigned as enrollment and program needs change.
• Must be willing to respond with compassion to a student needing assistance with personal care, including verbally coaching students through such 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

Communication

Phonics knowledge

Foundational math skills

CPR/First Aid certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

72 college credits / college degree

ETS Assessment

Job description

Peninsula Elementary in Moses Lake, WA, is seeking a Paraeducator Generalist to support teachers under classified salary guidelines. Position involves working 6.50 hrs per day across 180 days per year, with building-needs shifts and travel to other district locations as enrollment shifts.

The role requires high school diploma, 72 college credits or degree, plus experience with children and basic literacy/math support.