Centralia-Paraeducator-Supervision (Jefferson Lincoln) 24-25

Paraeducator: LAP/Supervision

Reports to: Principal Location: Jefferson Lincoln Elementary

Bargaining Unit: Part-Time Teamsters FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

Paraeducators collaborate with administration and staff to provide supervision and instruction to a variety of students in a variety of settings.

Required Qualifications:

• Associates' Degree or 72 quarter college credits or have passed the ETS
• 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 maintain timely and professional lines of communication with students, families, staff, and building administration
• Ability to create organizational systems and to flexibly respond to changing student needs, meet deadlines, and multi-task when necessary
• 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
• Attends various meetings to support students
• 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
• Attends trainings as directed or appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

Salary:

$18.47 to $24.82 hourly (23-24 salary schedule) , Depending on experience and qualifications

$.50 per hour additional for employees with an Associate of Arts degree or higher

$.50 per hour additional for employees who fluently speak, write, and read Spanish

Work schedule: Temporary position for the 24-25 school year - 6.5 hours per day/192 days

Benefits:

11 paid holidays; sick leave and personal leave; health benefits through the School Employees' Benefits Board including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance; State retirement through DRS ; and other fringe benefits as allowed under the Part-Time Teamsters Collective Bargaining Agreement .

Application Procedures:

Anyone interested in this position should apply through www.edjobsnw.org AND submit a letter of interest to Monica Grund, Principal of Jefferson Lincoln Elementary at mgrund@centralia.wednet.edu . Current employees of Centralia School District need only to send a letter of interest to Monica Grund.

Working Condition and Physical Effort Requirements

Seldom or Never

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Lift/push/pull/carry objects up to 10 lbs.

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Lift/push/pull/carry objects 11-20 lbs.

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Lift/push/pull/carry objects 21+ lbs.

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Standing up to one hour at a time

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Standing up to two hours at a time

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Standing for more than two hours at a time

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Stooping and bending

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Ability to reach and grasp objects

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Manual dexterity or fine motor skills

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Ability to communicate orally

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Ability to hear

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Proofreading and checking documents for accuracy

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Using a computer and computer software

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Using various technology tools

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Working in a normal office environment with few physical discomforts

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Working in an area that is somewhat uncomfortable due to drafts, noise, temperature variations, or other conditions

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Working in an area that is very uncomfortable due to extreme temperatures, noise levels, or other conditions

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Working with equipment or performing procedures where carelessness would probably result in minor cuts, bruises, or muscle pulls
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Operating automobile, vehicle or van
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