Substitute Paraeducator

Reports to: Principal Location: Dependent on Substitute Position

Bargaining Unit: Non-Represented FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

Substitute paraeducators will be assigned each day based on other staff absences. The substitute will collaborate with administration and staff to provide supervision and instruction to a variety of students in a variety of settings.

Required Qualifications:

● High School Diploma

● Ability to obtain a Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance

● Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, possess awareness (for self and others), listen actively, be patient, incorporate humor/lightheartedness into work, be empathic, possess a growth mindset, and be customer-service oriented

● Ability to support the District’s vision, mission, and goals including the belief that all students can succeed

● Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive attitude

● Ability to function in a calm, efficient, courteous manner under stress and exercise careful judgment, confidentiality, and tact in the performance of duties

● Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, work effectively under pressure, and maintain professional relationships with students, co-workers, and administration

● Ability to work independently

● Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations

Preferred Qualifications:

● Ability to speak Spanish

● Positive experience working with adolescents

● Experience working in a K-12 school setting

Essential Functions for this Position:

● Communicates clearly, accurately, concisely, and professionally

● Adapts classroom work under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce classroom objectives

● Assists teachers for the purpose of implementing lesson plans

● Monitors students in a variety of settings and activities to ensure a safe and positive learning environment

● Provides individual and/or small group instruction to students based on direction from teachers or administrators

● Performs record keeping and basic clerical functions to support the building and other staff

● Listens to student concerns to determine if appropriate action or referral to other staff is needed

● Maintains the physical appearance of work areas to provide an educationally stimulating environment

● Other duties as assigned

Salary:

$18.73 hourly for the first 30 days / $19.73 hourly after the first 30 days

Work schedule: The number of hours worked per day is determined by the substitute position filled.

Benefits:

1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked, SEBB (School Employees Benefit Board) benefits are available after you work 630 hours each year.

Application Procedures: Individuals interested in this position should apply online at www.edjobsnw.org.

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