TENINO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Learning Support LAP Paraeducator • 2025/26 SY

Term: Continuing beginning in the 25/26 SY

Hours/Schedule: 6.5 hours per day/Monday-Friday

Supervisor(s): Building Principal

Contract/Salary: Based on the 24/25 PSE Salary Schedule

Benefits/Supplemental Information

Description:

This position assists students who need support with academics and behavior in a small group and/or one-on-one setting as determined by the lead teacher. This position assists with social/emotional and reading instruction.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED, Associate Degree, 2 years of college (transcripts required) or passage of Published Paraprofessional Assessment.
Proven ability to work with children.
Proven ability to follow directions and procedures with a minimum of supervision.
Proven ability to work with a variety of staff members in a positive manner.
Proven ability to maintain confidentiality, specifically with student records, behavior, or academic concerns.
Computer skills.
Ability to follow all district safety rules. First Aid card preferred.

Specific Duties:

Work with students to give extra assistance in reading, math or other areas of need.
Facilitate remedial programs to assist student learning.
Give clerical support such as computer work, data collection, running copy machines, or correction of student work.
Supervise playground if needed.
Perform duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent, Principal, Title 1/LAP Teacher, and the student’s teacher(s).
Work with students needing daily living support if needed.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Employees must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
Physical ability to lift 25 pounds to shoulder height.
Ability to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.
Ability to effectively manage student transition to a variety of locations (e.g. P.E., recess, buses and lunch) throughout the day.