Hoquiam School District No. 28

Substitute Paraeducator

Job Description

Required Attachments: Resume, Cover Letter and 3 Letters of Reference

Essential Functions:

Must have regular attendance
Must demonstrate good judgment and common sense
Must demonstrate courtesy and tact when dealing with students, staff and patrons
Must be capable of standing/walking/ stooping/ bending without restrictions
Must have the ability to reach, grasp, handle and grip without difficulty on a continuous basis
Must be able to lift 20 lbs. without assistance and up to 100 lbs. with additional adult assistance
Rare to occasional pushing and pulling depending on work assignment
Must have the ability to get along with students, staff and public
Possess the ability to train and provide in-service to substitute employees.
Implement specially designed instruction and related services and document student performance
Maintain a positive relationship with students with challenging behaviors while
Be aware of health, safety and emergency procedures of the school district
consistently implementing the behavior plan and consequences
Know the role and responsibility of being a special education paraeducator
Be aware of the requirements of confidentiality for educational and medical records

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

This position could include but not be limited to the following duties:
Perform all academic functions in basic areas of instruction and assist students in those areas
Become familiar with classroom terminology
Working knowledge of available materials and their use to assist in planning individual
programs
Provide supplementary support of the skills taught in the classroom
Maintain discipline in instructional or unstructured (playground, cafeteria) areas
Implement behavioral programs in a class, group or individual setting, especially with students who have challenging behaviors in a calm and consistent manner using appropriate de-escalation techniques
Reinforce and maintain instruction as directed by the teacher
Clerical duties as required for the general instruction program and/or special education
program
Awareness of the programs and objectives of the teacher, student and curriculum in those areas assigned
Gather such materials for the continuation of the school program as needed by the teacher
Uphold the confidential nature of matters concerning students, teachers, and the school
Assist in adaptive physical program or therapeutics as directed including swim program and/or physical education classes as needed (Ed Asst. maybe expected to be in pool with students)
Meet the physical needs of the student (could include personal hygiene issues, self-help issues,
and may require lifting)
Be willing to learn basic sign language, if needed
Mark/score tests and correct pupil work, at times administer selective tests
Type and/or reproduce materials for Special Education use
Distribute and account for materials and equipment
Maintain a neat and orderly station environment
Operate audiovisual equipment, office machines, computers, etc
Attend training sessions for professional development
Monitor classroom when requested by building principal
Maintain neat and clean personal appearance
Demonstrate a willingness to receive and follow directions
Maintain personable and friendly relations between themselves and other faculty members
Other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications

Note: Please pay careful attention to qualifications 3, 4, and 5.

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Must meet at least one of the following three options:
1. Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education.
2. Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree.
3. Met a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment:
Knowledge of and the ability to assist instructing reading, writing, and mathematics, (2), as appropriate, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness.
Must be physically capable (size and strength) of assisting the other adult if there is an aggressive student
Training in restraint, crisis management, and de-escalation are preferred. (Note: Restraint is only used if people were in imminent danger)
Background in working with behaviors and/or defusing crisis situations desired
Proof of citizenship (driver's license, birth certificate, social security card, passport, etc.)
First aid and CPR certification.
Background check.
Type II driving permit (willingness to get one if required for the job).
Good organizational and communication skills. Clerical abilities, computer knowledge,
ability to work independently.

Working/Environmental Conditions:

Educational Assistants are exposed to some outside climatic conditions during the winter and summer months. Noise level is considered moderate to low because children are present. The above conditions are not to a degree or length of time to cause marked discomfort or possible bodily injury to the employee.

Salary: $22.25/hr

Benefits: One hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked. Position not anticipated to work 630 hours per year so does not qualify for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Employment is contingent upon successful clearance of a Washington State Patrol, FBI fingerprint criminal history background check, and Sexual Misconduct background check.

26/27 SY Substitute Paraeducator