Hood Canal - Substitute Paraeducator

Substitute placement is an on-call, as needed basis. This position is not eligible for benefits or union membership.

Description:

The paraeducator substitute performs a variety of instructional and classroom support and student supervision duties for the purpose of assisting the school and teachers in instruction, supervision, and education of assigned students.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age; and
• Received a high school diploma or equivalent; and
• Have received a passing grade on the Education Testing Service's Paraeducator Assessment; or
• Hold an Associate of Arts degree; or
• Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at an institution of higher education; and
• Valid Washington State Driver's License
• Criminal Justice/Fingerprint Clearance

Essential Functions

• Greets visitors, parents, students, and staff in a welcoming manner.
• Performs supportive tasks for the classroom teacher, including: correcting daily work, recording grades, typing and/or photocopying classroom materials, laminating materials, setting-up bulletin boards, taking and recording attendance.
• Monitors and works with small groups of students on daily assignments and activities, which may include some direct instruction as planned by the classroom teacher.
• Maintains instructional or reference materials, equipment and/or files and records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable reference.
• Monitors individuals and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. field trips, playground, classroom, computer lab, hallways, lunch room, health room, offices, bus, gymnasium, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.
• Assists other personnel, as may be required, for the purpose of increasing staff capacity to implement identified student programs, including instructional and behavioral plans. This would include supporting other staff, as may be necessary, in any aspect of their assigned duties to supported students.
• Maintains discipline in accordance with the classroom and school-wide discipline plans.
• Maintains confidentiality in communications regarding students, staff and parents.
• Projects a professional image at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned by administrator(s).

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance benefits, as administered by the School Employees Benefit Board (SEBB). Final benefit eligibility to be determined at time of hire. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Department of Retirement Services (DRS) SERS plan (classified employees) or TERS plan (certificated employees), as well as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program. Employees will receive sick leave, personal leave, and paid holidays, as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement and District Policy.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER : The Hood Canal School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Dr. Lance Gibbon, Superintendent, at 360-877-5463 - 111 North State Route 106; Shelton, WA 98584. Complaint procedures can be found on website under Board Policy #3210 (students) and #5010 (employees).

The Hood Canal School District will provide reasonable accommodations to enable persons with disabilities the opportunity to apply for open positions and to participate in District interview procedures. Persons with disabilities or who need translation services are asked to notify the Human Resources Office at 360-877-5463 x 204 at least three days prior to the date on which the requested accommodation is needed.