Paraeducator Generalist — Middle School Support

Frontier Middle School; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontier Middle School in Moses Lake, WA is seeking a Paraeducator Generalist to join the teaching team. The role involves following lesson plans, preparing materials, supervising students, assisting with tests, and supporting reading, math, and writing fundamentals.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or 72 college credits/degree/ETS assessment, CPR/First Aid certification, classroom experience, and the ability to manage groups safely.

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 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 and enrollment and program needs change.
• Must be willing to respond with compassion to a student requiring assistance with personal care, including verbally coaching students through such situations.
• Must have proven record of working with at risk students and in school suspension.
• Must be willing to be health room trained and willing to support students with frequent seizures.

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.
• Supervise students outside during lunches.
• 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

Phonics knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

72 college credits / degree / ETS assessment

Tools

Journeys

Job description

Frontier Middle School in Moses Lake, WA is seeking a Paraeducator Generalist to join the teaching team. The role involves following lesson plans, preparing materials, supervising students, assisting with tests, and supporting reading, math, and writing fundamentals.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or 72 college credits/degree/ETS assessment, CPR/First Aid certification, classroom experience, and the ability to manage groups safely.