Paraeducator Generalist - Inspire & Support Students

Knolls Vista Elementary; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Knolls Vista Elementary in Moses Lake, WA is seeking a Paraeducator Generalist to join the teaching team. You will follow lesson plans, prepare materials, supervise students, and assist with testing and student assessments.

The role requires strong classroom experience, phonics knowledge, and a calm, compassionate approach to student care. The position offers a full-time schedule at 6.5 hours per day for 180 days per year, with shift times subject to building needs.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have earned 72 college credits, a college degree, or be able to pass the Educational Testing Service (ETS) Assessment.
• Previous experience working with pupils in both individual and small group instructional situations.
• Working knowledge of phonics; training and experience using Journeys.
• 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 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.
• 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 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

Pupil supervision

Phonics knowledge

Journeys program

CPR/First Aid certification

Classroom experience

Attendance reliability

De-escalation techniques

Compassionate student care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

72 college credits / college degree / ETS Assessment

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Knolls Vista Elementary in Moses Lake, WA is seeking a Paraeducator Generalist to join the teaching team. You will follow lesson plans, prepare materials, supervise students, and assist with testing and student assessments.

The role requires strong classroom experience, phonics knowledge, and a calm, compassionate approach to student care. The position offers a full-time schedule at 6.5 hours per day for 180 days per year, with shift times subject to building needs.