Substitute Paraeducator 26-27 SY

Oak Harbor Public Schools; Oak Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Oak Harbor Public Schools is seeking substitute paraeducators to work on an on-call basis in various classroom settings from Kindergarten to Grade 12. This role supports Special Education, Lunchroom Supervisors, and Library Media Technician duties without guaranteed hours or benefits.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, the ability to work with special needs students, and must be a high school graduate or equivalent. This is a flexible position based on employee absenteeism.

Qualifications

• Must meet the State of Washington's Highly Qualified requirement.
• Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations.
• Ability to be fair and consistent when working with students.

Responsibilities

• Work in Kindergarten through Grade 12 classrooms.
• Tutor students and monitor behavior.
• Perform clerical duties such as typing and copying materials.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to deal with special needs students

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Job description

Qualifications

• Must meet the State of Washington's Highly Qualified requirement
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to deal with special needs students in a warm and confident manner
• Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations
• Ability to follow written or verbal instructions
• Ability to be fair and consistent when working with students
• Ability to properly perceive students' emotional states
• Ability to appropriately monitor and correct student behavior
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• High school graduation or equivalent

General Functions

Substitute paraeducators work in Kindergarten through Grade 12 classrooms in a variety of settings, including Special Education, Lunchroom Supervisor, and Library Media Technician/In School Suspension, on an on-call basis. Work is based on employee absenteeism and there are no guaranteed hours or benefits.

The paraeducator tutors students, monitors and models behavior, and performs clerical duties such as typing and copying materials.

Interviews are held on an on-going basis throughout the school year.