Resource Room Paraeducator I — Student Support

La Center School District; La Center (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Sick and personal leave; paid holidays

Job summary

The La Center School District has an employment opportunity for a Paraeducator I to support students in the Resource Room at La Center High School. Under the supervision of the building principal, the Paraeducator I provides academic and supervisory support in classrooms, playgrounds and cafeterias, with duties including small group instruction, data collection, and collaboration with staff.

189 school days per year, roughly 6 hours 40 minutes per day, with schedule adjustments for late starts

Qualifications

• Proof of high school graduation or equivalent and at least ONE of the following is required.
• Associate's Degree or equivalent (48 semester/72 quarter hours) from an accredited college or university OR
• A passing score on a state-approved Paraeducator Assessment.
• Willingness and ability to complete professional development courses required by the State of Washington towards Paraeducator certification
• A valid CPR card, or the ability to obtain a card, is required upon hire
• Successful completion of a basic skills assessment may be required prior to offer of employment

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional services to students under the direction of the certificated staff member
• Perform student observation and assessment; provide verbal and/or written feedback to assist certificated personnel in evaluating students
• Facilitate small group lessons to support academic areas as identified by teachers, coaches, or administrators
• Implement academic instruction assigned by the teacher for individuals (one-on-one) or small groups to assist the students in meeting learning goals
• Provide 1:1 student support as needed
• Monitor students within a variety of school settings including classrooms, playground, cafeteria, restrooms, hallways, bus loading zones, and parking lots
• Attend training meetings to broaden expertise in working with remedial students
• Participate as a member of the education team; may attend parent conferences at the discretion of the principal
• Administer tests, collect data, and report student progress
• Maintain accurate data collection records and assist with completion of reports
• Contribute to the collaborative effort of all staff to meet individual instructional needs of students through participation in staff meetings, in-service programs, workshops and seminars
• Ability to participate in activities beyond the regularly scheduled work day
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and community partners
• Attend required trainings
• Maintain a neat, clean personal appearance and traits of a good role model for students; work apparel should be appropriate for a safe and professional work environment
• Provide a safe learning environment for all students
• Regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Flexibility

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Assistive technology familiarity

Confidentiality

Strong initiative

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent

Passing score on paraeducator assessment

Willingness to complete professional development

CPR certification

Basic skills assessment may be required

Job description

The La Center School District has an employment opportunity for a Paraeducator I to support students in the Resource Room at La Center High School. Under the supervision of the building principal, the Paraeducator I provides academic and supervisory support in classrooms, playgrounds and cafeterias, with duties including small group instruction, data collection, and collaboration with staff.

189 school days per year, roughly 6 hours 40 minutes per day, with schedule adjustments for late starts