Substitute Paraeducator - Continuous Recruitment

Sylvania; Aberdeen (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Aberdeen School District is seeking substitutes to support classrooms and staff on an on-call, as-needed basis. Duties include assisting teachers, supervising in common areas, and promoting positive public relations for the district.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, with an AA degree or 72 college credits preferred, and the ability to pass a background check. Bilingual/Spanish speaking is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• AA degree, or 72 college credits, or pass the ETS ParaPro Assessment.
• Ability to pass a WSP/FBI fingerprint background clearance (applicant's expense).
• Bilingual/Spanish speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to the teacher in the classroom as directed; may include hallway, lunchroom and playground supervision.
• Ability to relate and work with children.
• Work cooperatively with building staff, students, and parents/guardians.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to use a computer and apply technology skills.
• Ability to follow directions, and perform duties and tasks as assigned.
• May be required to assist with toileting and diapering.
• Ability to lift and support students.
• Ability to organize time and maintain a schedule.
• Comply with all district policies, building procedures and schedules.
• Possess a positive attitude that each student can learn and has the right and capacity to achieve personal academic excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned by building administrator.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; AA degree, or 72 college credits, or pass the ETS ParaPro Assessment

Job description

All candidates who wish to be considered for substitute services must complete and submit the online employment application.Substitute placement is an on-call, as needed basis as directed by the daily needs of Aberdeen School District. There is no guarantee of placement on any given day and no ongoing expectation of placement.

Comprehensive Benefit information can be found here.

Position Summary:

Under the direction and supervision of the building principal or the classroom teacher, this position may provide assistance to students and/or staff. A substitute paraeducator may also perform a variety of office tasks in support of teachers and other district staff. The position is expected to promote positive public relations for the district.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Provide assistance to the teacher in the classroom as directed.May include hallway, lunchroom and playground supervision.
• Ability to relate and work with children.
• Work cooperatively with building staff, students, and parents/guardians.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to use a computer and apply technology skills.
• Ability to follow directions, and perform duties and tasks as assigned.
• May be required to assist with toileting and diapering.
• Ability to lift and support students.
• Ability to organize time and maintain a schedule.
• Comply with all district policies, building procedures and schedules.
• Possess a positive attitude that each student can learn and has the right and capacity to achieve personal academic excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned by building administrator.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent and
• AA degree, or 72 college credits, or pass the ETS ParaPro Assessment (administered by the Aberdeen School District).
• Ability to pass a WSP/FBI fingerprint criminal background clearance (applicant's expense)
• Bilingual/Spanish speaking preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aberdeen School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to Christi Clinkingbeard, Title IX Officer [phone] [e-mail] and Stefanie Lamont, Section 504/ADA Coordinator [phone] [e-mail]. Aberdeen School District No. 5, 216 North G Street, Aberdeen, Washington 98520.