JOB ID: 1529 - PARAPROFESSIONAL - SPECIALIZED - MOUNTAIN WAY

Granite Falls School District; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Falls School District is hiring a PARA paraprofessional to support students across general and specialized education settings. The role involves tutoring, behavior support, data recording, and collaboration with certificated staff to meet educational goals.

Typical assignments include assisting in classrooms, learning centers, preschool or alternative placements, and supporting library resources. A high school diploma or higher education is required.

Qualifications

• Education: high school diploma or equivalent with two years of post-secondary study or AA degree.
• ParaPro assessment through ETS or equivalent testing as required.
• Experience working with school-aged children is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students individually or in small groups under certificated staff direction.
• Communicate student progress with teachers and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Maintain records, tests, and materials; assist with assessments and grading.
• Monitor classroom behavior and uphold safety rules for all students.
• Support library and learning resources as assigned by the district.

Skills

Proactive

Flexible

Team player

Humility

Self-starter

Education

High school diploma

AA degree or higher

ParaPro ETS approved

Job description

Contract Details

Position Type: Classified/ 05-02 PARA - SPECIALIZED

Location: Mountain Way Elementary

Date Available: WHEN FILLED

Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday

Work Hours: 6.5 hours per day, 30-min unpaid lunch

Wage/Step Zero: $24.49 without degree and $24.99 with degree.

Traits that You Must Possess

• Proactive self-starter. A strong sense of taking initiative moving forward without waiting to be told what to do and how to do it.
• Flexible and can thrive in a fast-paced environment where you may have to wear several hats.
• Possess confidence while being humble: lack excessive ego or concern about status. Willing to share credit, emphasize team over self and define success collectively rather than individually.
• Hungry: always looking for more. More things to do, learn, and take responsibility for. Constantly thinking about the next step an opportunity.
• Smart: have common sense about people. Good judgement and intuition around the subtleties of group dynamics and the impact of your words and actions.

These Statements Must Resonate With You

"Yes, that is possible. Let me handle it, I'll figure it out."

General Summary

Depending upon individual assignment to general or special education classrooms, learning support centers, preschool and/or alternative classroom placement or communication remediation, the paraprofessional performs all or a combination of the following duties:

Typical Duties

1. Tutors students individually or in small groups in a variety of learning activities to promote student understanding of materials presented. Provides encouragement, reinforcement and achievement of educational objectives and goals defined by certificated teacher(s). May administer and supervise tests or other measurements. Depending upon assignment, may provide physical assistance to disabled students, such as lifting and positioning or assistance with personal hygiene/toileting. May be required to restrain out-of-control students for safety.

2. Communicates with teacher(s) concerning individual student progress; adjusts methods to meet the needs of a wide variety of students; consults with certificated staff concerning remediation or enrichment activities.

3. Assists teacher in maintaining records, logs, charts, assignments and other records for assessment of student progress. May correct, score or grade tests, papers and assignments according to guidelines or instructions; may schedule appointments; may set up and run machines.

4. Monitors student behavior in classrooms, playground, halls, at lunch or breaks, at bus boarding areas, on field trips, at vocational work sites, and at other sites as assigned to promote safe and appropriate student behavior. Models appropriate behavior. Corrects behaviors and maintains discipline according to established policies and procedures. Instructs students in behavioral rules and codes for student safety, socialization and individual growth.

5. Assists students with the mastery of interpersonal and personal skills; listens to student confidences and refers problems to teachers, counselors, specialists or administrators as appropriate.

6. Establishes and maintains effective communication with students, staff, parents and the public, for student progress and safety and community relations.

7. Provides first aid to injured or ill students as appropriate.

8. Locates, develops, and/or modifies materials for student use, enrichment activities and special projects.

9. Prepares, duplicates, collates and distributes materials; operates a variety of office equipment.

10. Maintains physical appearance of classroom, hallways and other assigned areas; maintains, assembles and stores playground equipment as assigned; maintains supplies as assigned.

11. Serves as member of instructional team of the District such as attendance of building meetings as requested; performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to building principal.

Mental Demands

Requires ability to read and write sufficiently to follow written instructions, understand classroom instructional materials, complete written records, etc.; requires basic K-6 math skills for elementary assignments with some beginning algebra skills at the secondary level; experiences frequent interruptions requiring quick return-to-work and concentration skills; requires adaptability and flexibility in dealing with a wide range of student behaviors and learning styles and academic abilities, or with a wide range of physical or emotional disabilities; requires patience and understanding when working under stressful situations in a classroom setting and when working with students with special needs; may be required to calm distraught, angry, or hostile students; requires cooperation and ability to work as a team member; requires good organizational skills.

Physical Demands

Requires mobility (standing, walking, etc.); requires twisting upper torso and neck and slight bending forward without restrictions; occasional bending at waist to ground; requires good visual and hearing ability; exposure to infectious diseases carried by students; exposure to student noise levels; may be required to lift and position students and assist with personal hygiene/toileting; may require prolonged standing, sitting, bending (stooping); may require restraining out of control students; may require assisting students with physical activities; exposure to weather elements if necessary to work playground supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience - High school diploma or equivalent and one of the following: 1) Two years of post-secondary study at an institution of higher education or; 2) AA degree or higher or; 3) or have passed the Educational Testing Service assessment. (A sample test is available for review online at http://www.ets.org/parapro/about) The cost for the Educational Testing Service ParaPro assessment is $55.00; experience working with school-aged children. Tutorial experience desirable; demonstrated proficiency in designated academic subjects preferred in some positions.

Licenses/Special Requirements - Satisfactory background clearance results (fingerprinting required); proof of ability to work in the United States; valid Washington State driver's license, depending on assignment CPR & first aid cards may be required. Physical intervention training required within 30 days of hire.

Conditions

The preceding list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

Salary

PSE Schedule A – Specialized Paraprofessional 05-02

Additional Essential Duties Related to Specific Areas of Support

Specialized Paraprofessional Library

• Assist Testing Coordinator by proctoring state, federal, and in-school testing including supporting student accommodations as needed
• Supervise In-School Suspension (Secondary only)
• Student point of contact and support for learning resources, homework assignments and tutoring for Off Campus Suspension (Secondary only)
• Supervise and support students in using the Library/Media Center
• Organize and maintain Library/Media Center as a space for out-of-the-box learning and use for staff learning
• Management of library collection:
  • Catalog and process all new textbooks, other books and items housed in the library space
  • Check out books and textbooks to students and teachers
  • Track fines and fees for lost or damaged library resources, work with staff to collect fines and fees
• Requires use of Follett Destiny Library Management Software, Skyward Student System, and Imagine Edgenuity and GoGuardian
• School support for back to school and end of school days

Early Learning Center

• Meet and fulfill ECEAP Performance standards as defined by Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (dcyf.wa.gov).
• Tuberculosis (TB) Test
• Show proof of MMR immunization or immunity proof
• Initial Early Childhood Education certificate or 20 or more ECE specific college credits. If staff do not already possess their initial ECE certificate they must be willing to obtain within 2 years of hire date.
• Full Right Response Training (District provided).