Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Cafeteria, Communication Skills, Community Programs, Documentation, Employee Benefits, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), First Aid, Higher Education, Interpersonal Skills, Lift/Move 20 Pounds, Medication Administration, Medications, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Nursing, Online Training, Problem Solving Skills, Property Management, Resolve Customer Issues, School Buildings, Student Conduct, Teach Graduate Students, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Training Program
DEFINITION OF POSITION
Under the direction of the Building Principal, serve as an instructional playground and building paraeducator.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR
Building Principal and/or Designee.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Completed at least 2 years of study (72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits) at an institution of higher education, OR obtained an associates or higher degree, OR completed one of the following:
- ETS ParaPro Assessment with a score of 455 or higher
- Pearson Paraprofessional assessment
- Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program
- Complete the Fundamental Course of Study before working with students and families.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications.
- Work effectively with elementary-age learners.
- Possess or obtain First Aid & CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with students in a classroom and/or playground setting.
- Knowledge of FERPA laws and procedures.
- Behavior management and communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
ESSENTIAL JOB-RELATED ACTIVITIES
- Instructional building support in the classrooms as assigned.
- Lead intervention groups and work directly with students as defined by their individual programs.
- Work with individual or small groups of students on academic, social, emotional, or behavioral needs.
- Work with students with disabilities.
- Assist with student/building behavior programs, including de-escalation.
- Assist with district and State assessments (e.g., MAPs, State Assessments).
- Assist with school-wide academic/behavior programs.
- Assist building principal with administrative tasks and other duties as assigned.
- Partner with building principal in planning and facilitating student, parent, and community events/programs.
- Partner with principal on various building duties as assigned.
- Recess duties: A minimum of 2 hours per day, including:
- Playground supervision
- Cafeteria supervision
- Student pick-up and drop-off supervision
- Crossing guard duties
- Health room coverage: May include up to 1 hour per day. Assist with student health needs, nursing tasks, and the dispersing of medications per procedures and as delegated by the school nurse or building administrator, including but not limited to:
- Medication administration (oral medications, eye drops, ear drops, topical medications, inhalers, epi-pens)
- Providing standard first aid
- Attending to student hygiene needs
- Monitoring blood sugar
- Documentation, charting in health room and medication logs
- Monitoring and keeping necessary supplies maintained and stocked
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Possess and practice strong interpersonal skills with a wide variety of people (both inside and outside the organization: staff, parents, community members, other agencies, etc.).
- Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
- Be a positive team builder who works in a collaborative manner.
- Meet multiple demands in pressure situations and maintain high levels of quality work.
- Maintain confidentiality and be honest and trustworthy.
- Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
- Regularly demonstrate professionalism in appearance, actions, decisions, and overall performance.
- Work in multiple settings and be willing to be trained in a variety of areas.
- May require lifting 20 lbs. and prolonged periods of standing/walking around.
- Work with minimal supervision and be flexible.
TERMS OF THE CONTRACT
- Salary: Classified Paraeducator $23.30 - $26.97 per hour.
- Length of Contract: 3 hours/day, 9:20 a.m. - 12:20 p.m., 180 days/year plus two additional district-directed days.
BENEFITS
- Leaves, Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage is provided through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
- Retirement benefits are provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
- Additional benefits may include sick, emergency leave, and personal leave as per the collective bargaining agreement between the Pullman Paraeducators Association (PPA) and the Pullman School District (PPA Bargaining Agreement).
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
The Pullman School District Board of Directors and the Pullman School District shall provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities programs without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation (including gender expression or identity), marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, participation in the Boy Scouts of America, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.
The district will provide equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District programs will be free from sexual harassment.
COMPLIANCE CONTACTS
The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
- Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Assistant Superintendent, 509-332-3144, compliancecoord@psd267.org
- Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Assistant Director of Special Services, 509-332-3144, compliancecoord@psd267.org
Address:
240 SE Dexter Street
Pullman, WA 99163
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