Part-Time Paraeducator: Student Safety & Support

Bethel School District 403; Graham (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Bethel School District 403 is seeking a paraeducator to supervise students in lunchrooms, hallways and playgrounds. This position is 3.5 hours per day, 168 days/year, paid at $22.17 per hour under the PSE Salary Schedule Level 3.

You will monitor student behavior, enforce rules, assist with meals and recess, and coordinate with teachers to maintain a safe, orderly environment.

The role may require fingerprinting, background checks, and adherence to district safety and infection control policies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety rules, regulations and procedures.
• Effective oral communication skills.
• Ability to deal with students in a warm and confident manner.
• Ability to supervise and correct student behavior.
• Ability to learn and implement effective behavior management techniques.
• Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations.
• Ability to organize and supervise activities.
• Ability to follow and give instructions.
• Ability to be fair and consistent when working with children.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and students.
• Ability to diffuse situations and resolve conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Supervises student behavior in lunchrooms, hallways or on playgrounds; mediates disputes and applies disciplinary action as needed.
• Ensures students follow rules on playgrounds, lunchrooms, halls, bus loading areas and other school areas.
• May assist in setting up lunch tables and supervising recess.
• Monitors safe use of playground equipment and reports needed repairs.
• Monitors need for first aid and refers as appropriate.
• Ensures adults check in at the office and reports problems.
• Establishes rapport with students and communicates with teachers/administrators about behavior.
• Organizes intramural sports and teaches game rules; communicates program to staff.
• Helps involve isolated or special needs students in activities; may work one-on-one.
• May monitor restrooms during lunch or recess.
• Patrols playground for lost items and encourages return of equipment.
• May serve on district committees and models appropriate behavior.

Skills

Safety rules knowledge

Oral communication

Behavior supervision

Behavior management

Flexibility

Activity organization

Instruction following

Fairness with children

Relationship building

Conflict resolution

Education

Experience with school-aged children preferred

Job description

Bethel School District 403 is seeking a paraeducator to supervise students in lunchrooms, hallways and playgrounds. This position is 3.5 hours per day, 168 days/year, paid at $22.17 per hour under the PSE Salary Schedule Level 3.

You will monitor student behavior, enforce rules, assist with meals and recess, and coordinate with teachers to maintain a safe, orderly environment.

The role may require fingerprinting, background checks, and adherence to district safety and infection control policies.