Must meet current Washington State mandates concerning COVID-19 as directed by the Governor of the State of Washington and/or Regional Health Director: Proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or request and approval of religious or medical accommodation.
Education:
Minimum educational requirement is a High School Diploma or GED and one of the following:
- Willingness to take and pass (Score of 461 or above) the ParaPro Assessment within 2 months of being hired as a ParaProfessional Substitute
- A score of 461 or above on ParaPro Assessment exam
- Associate Degree from an accredited public or non-profit College or University ;
- Two years higher education from an accredited public or non-profit College or University (72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits).
Duties:
- Willingness to accept positions with little notice
- Adhere to standards of confidentiality in regard to students and staff
- Supervise students in designated locations, both indoors and outdoors, to ensure a safe and orderly environment in accordance with District and school rules and regulations.
- Track student progress data under the direction of the teacher
- Provide feedback to teachers on student progress and grade any student work for teachers as directed
- Assist with any student and classroom behavior management as directed
- Assist with clerical work as assigned
- Operate and maintain office/computer equipment as assigned
- Notify appropriate authority immediately in the event of any incident occurring on school premises
- Perform physical tasks, including repeated lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods
- Perform related duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to carry out the policies and procedures of the school relative to student safety and behavior management
- Ability to work instructionally, one-on-one or in small groups with students as directed by certificated teacher
- Ability to communicate and carry out District/building rules, regulations and procedures
- Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults
- Ability to problem-solve as needed
- Possess competent record keeping skills
- Possess competent organization skills
- Ability to work with others as part of a team and maintain a positive attitude
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with students, parents, staff and the general public
- Ability to accurately read, write and compute per instructional needs
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to be highly self-directed
- Ability to perform basic computer program functions
- Willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR certification
- Ability to perform basic clerical functions
- Ability to life and carry weights up to 50 pounds without assistance
- Reliable attendance according to schedule of accepted assignment
Preferred Experience:
- Two years of work experience with small or large groups of children
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