Paraprofessional 1 @ Grove Elementary

Marysville School District 25; Marysville (WA); On-site; USD 8,000 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

Marysville School District 25 is seeking a paraprofessional to support students under supervision of certificated staff. Responsibilities include one-to-one and small-group instruction, behavior support, and assisting with instructional materials.

The role requires a high school diploma, completion of required paraprofessional credentials, and completion of district training within specified timeframes. The position is in-district and follows the negotiated salary schedule.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School diploma or equivalent.
• 72 college credits OR an associate degree OR Paraprofessional assessment.
• Completion of 14 hours Fundamental Course of Study in first year.
• Completion of 70 additional PD hours for General Paraeducator Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in one-to-one and small groups across core subjects.
• Help manage behavior and conflict resolution with students.
• Assist teachers with learning materials preparation and classroom setup.
• Coordinate with teachers and attend regular meetings.
• Maintain student records and assist with inventory and materials.

Skills

Student support

Collaborative

Classroom assistance

Education

High School diploma

72 college credits OR associate degree

Paraprofessional assessment

First Aid & CPR training

Job description

Work Schedule: 2.25 hours per day (10:40 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.) - 184 days per year (Monday - Friday)

Reports To: Building Principal

Salary:Per Service Employees International Union Local 925 10-Month Employee negotiated salary schedule at https://www.msd25.org/o/District/page/employee-groups

IN-DISTRICT APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION PRIOR TO SCREENING ANY OUT-OF-DISTRICT APPLICANTS.

Account Code: 0100-25-3110-1115-6200-0000-0 -2.25

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for providing assistance to students under the direct supervision of certificated staff in classrooms or other learning environments as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Every Student Succeeds Act requirements (official college transcript with evidence of 72.0 college-level quarter credit hour OR official college transcript with evidence of Associate’s or higher degree OR Parapro Assessment with score of 455 or higher)
• Completion of fourteen (14) hours of Fundamental Course of Study training during the first school year of employment
• Paraprofessional Assessment Information:
  • Northwest Educational Service District 189 – https://www.nwesd.org/?s=Paraprofessional+assessment
  • Mountlake Testing Center – https://www.prometric.com/
• Completion of an additional 70 hours of professional development, within three years, to obtain the General Paraeducator Certificate
• Ability to stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, kneel, and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds
• 1st Aid & Adult/Child CPR training (completed within 30 days from date of hire and to be maintained for the duration of this job) Up to Distict Standards.
• Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic, and language diversity preferred
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance
• Proof of Immunization (if born 1/1/57 or later)
• I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control Act
• Completion of all district-required training thirty (30) calendar days from hire date

Paraprofessional Assessment Information: Click on link below

Northwest Educational Service District 189

Essential Job Functions:

This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:

• Assists students in one-to-one and small group settings to provide additional learning support for instructional areas including vocabulary, writing, reading, library, math, social studies, natural and computer science, and special needs
• Assists students in dealing with conflict, expressing themselves in appropriate ways, and improving their behavior
• Assists teachers in the preparation of learning materials, including making copies, bulletin boards, and visual learning aids
• Coordinates activities and meets with teacher(s) on a regular basis
• Administers tests and evaluates student progress in topical area and grades assignments and tests as directed
• Assists teacher(s) in the maintenance of student records and grades
• Supervises students and enforces assigned area rules
• Supervises and corrects students as necessary to maintain a safe environment
• Supervises and oversees student activities and safety in assigned areas
• May answer phones, assist visitors, maintain records, collect and distribute materials, inventory, and order and process materials
• May escort students to and from locations
• Uses computers and related technologies
• Attend meeting or trainings as required
• Maintain consistent presence at assigned worksite and regular work hours
• Professionally interact with students, staff, and public
• Comply with all district policies and procedures
• Perform related duties as assigned

Desired Skills:

• Ability to organize and oversee activities
• Ability to be fair and consistent when working with children
• Ability to deal with students in a warm and confident manner
• Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations