Para-Educator: Inspire Learning & Classroom Support

Walla Walla Center for Children & Families; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Walla Walla Public Schools is seeking a Para-Educator to support certificated staff and assist students in their educational development. The role involves working under teachers to facilitate academic and language skills, and performing instructional tasks across the school day.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, and eligibility to pass the Para-Educator tests. Prior experience with students and bilingual English/Spanish is preferred, with strong communication and teamwork

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and parents.
• Experience supporting learning experiences in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Work with students under the direction of certificated teachers to facilitate academic skills and oral language development.
• Learn instructional techniques under the direction of a teacher and independently carry out instructional programs developed by the supervising teacher.
• Assist certificated staff in the development and use of teaching aids and materials.
• Collaboratively work with classroom teachers.
• Assist in assessing students.
• Perform routine tasks in monitoring and assisting student progress in the classroom and other school activities.
• Assist certificated staff with required record keeping.
• Promote positive public relations when communicating with the public.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma or GED

AA Degree 72 college level credits

Para-Educator test eligibility

Job description

Walla Walla Public Schools is seeking a Para-Educator to support certificated staff and assist students in their educational development. The role involves working under teachers to facilitate academic and language skills, and performing instructional tasks across the school day.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, and eligibility to pass the Para-Educator tests. Prior experience with students and bilingual English/Spanish is preferred, with strong communication and teamwork