Life Skills Paraeducator: Empower Students Daily

Moses Lake High School; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Moses Lake High School (Moses Lake School District 161) is hiring a Paraeducator Life Skills to assist the teaching team in delivering targeted supports to students with life skills needs. You will follow lesson plans, help prepare materials, and supervise students in a structured environment.

The role emphasizes safety, behavior management, and personal-care assistance as needed, with opportunities to collaborate with teachers and staff in a inclusive school setting.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have earned 72 college credits from an accredited institution, have a college degree, or be able to pass the Educational Testing Service (ETS) Assessment.
• Previous experience working with students in individual and small group instructional settings.
• Working knowledge of education fundamentals; training and experience using current curriculum preferred.
• 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 punctuality and consistent attendance.
• Must be willing and able to assist students with personal management, including toileting, changing, eating, and other personal hygiene.

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 supervisory tasks as assigned.
• 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.
• Remain calm, patient, and flexible in trying situations.
• Help students develop acceptable behavior patterns.
• Observe and record student behavior and academic performance.
• Learn and utilize various computer software programs and assistive technology.
• Supervise students and maintain a harmonious atmosphere in all activities.
• Supervise movement of students on school property.
• Maintain a constant vigilance for safety.
• Exercise good judgment.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records as required.
• Enforce school and district policies.
• Maintain good rapport with students and teachers.
• Attend building/department staff meetings and inservice workshops as requested.
• Maintain district assigned email account; read and respond to messages regularly.
• Demonstrate adaptability, including changes to location, schedule, duties, and/or hours as enrollment and program changes occur.
• Accept responsibility for assignments and outcomes.
• Work cooperatively with other staff; maintain positive, respectful relationships and engagements.
• Maintain punctuality and regular attendance.
• Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned.

Skills

Student supervision

Classroom support

Behavior management

Safety awareness

Punctuality & attendance

Personal care assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

72 college credits or degree or ETS assessment

Job description

Moses Lake High School (Moses Lake School District 161) is hiring a Paraeducator Life Skills to assist the teaching team in delivering targeted supports to students with life skills needs. You will follow lesson plans, help prepare materials, and supervise students in a structured environment.

The role emphasizes safety, behavior management, and personal-care assistance as needed, with opportunities to collaborate with teachers and staff in a inclusive school setting.