Paraprofessional Class: Supervisory Paraprofessional

Building Location: Discovery Middle School

Hours per day: 7

Position Overview

Discovery Middle School is seeking a dedicated, student-centered Supervisory Paraprofessional to support the Physical Education Department. The primary responsibility of this role is to maintain a safe, respectful, and structured environment in the female locker room and physical education activity spaces, including assisting with supervision during swimming units.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Duties

Locker Room Supervision & Safety:
- Provide active adult supervision in the female locker room before, during, and after physical education class periods and passing times.
- Enforce school rules, expectations, and behavioral guidelines to ensure student safety, privacy, and orderliness.
- Monitor locker room.
Swimming Unit Support:
- Assist PE instructors with deck supervision, student line-ups, and locker room transitions during swimming units.
- Help enforce pool safety rules, equipment management, and active deck surveillance alongside classroom teachers.
Physical Education Department Assistance:
- Assist PE staff with general supervision during indoor gym activities and outdoor field units.
- Aid in the setup, distribution, inventory, and teardown of physical education equipment.
- Help monitor students needing accommodations, minor refocusing, or medical/rest breaks during class.
General Building Support:
- Maintain open communication with physical education teachers and building administration regarding student behavior, safety concerns, or equipment needs.
- Assist with hallway monitoring during passing periods adjacent to the locker rooms and gymnasiums.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; prior experience working with middle school-aged youth preferred.
Certifications (Recommended, Not Required):
- Red Cross (or equivalent) Lifeguard Certification is highly recommended.
- First Aid and CPR/AED Certification is highly recommended. (Note: District training options may be available for interested candidates.)
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with middle school students and adult staff.
- Ability to maintain calm, decisive, and positive authority in high-density student areas.
- High degree of discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment regarding student privacy.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

Ability to stand, walk, and move across gymnasium floors, pool decks, and outdoor athletic fields for extended periods.
Comfort working in humid pool environments during swimming units.
Ability to occasionally lift or move physical education equipment (up to 25–30 lbs).

Compensation: $21.70 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits:

Health Insurance
- Choose from 3 plan offerings
- District contribution as noted in Collective Bargaining Agreement
Dental Insurance
- District contribution as noted in Collective Bargaining Agreement
Paid leave as noted in the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Group Life Insurance paid for by the District
Long-Term Disability
- Employees are required to enroll and pay for this benefit
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- No cost to employees
Voluntary Benefits (Employee-Paid):
- Voluntary Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Vision insurance
- Pet insurance
- Aflac offerings:
- - Short-Term Disability (STD)
  - Critical Illness
  - Hospital Indemnity
  - Accident
  - Ben Extend

Paraprofessional- Middle School Supervisory