A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
NAPAVINE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 14 PO BOX 840 NAPAVINE, WA 98565
(360) 262-3303 JOB
DESCRIPTION
Elementary Paraeducator 186 days- 6 hrs/day
Benefits:
Medical/Dental/Vision (min.630 req), Life/AD&D and LTD insurance;
FSA/DCAP
Retirement/DCP; EAP;
Annual/Sick Leave, and Personal Leave TITLE:
Paraeducator
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Associate Degree (72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits will suffice as well) and/or passing score on Praxis Parapro Assessment (can be done after hire but before start date). High School Diploma. Current Washington State Patrol Background Check. Current Fingerprint Check. Must comply with all District rules and regulations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, and parents. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form Demonstrated previous successful experience working with students and/or experience in a school setting. Ability to effectively manage students' behavior and effort. Knowledge and experience with computers and other educational applications of technology and their use in providing information access and management. Ability to maintain accurate and complete records and forms and maintain confidentiality. Ability to effectively collaborate with a team to improve instructions, processes, and/or systems to meet the diverse needs of all students and staff. Ability to manage time effectively to balance the various duties and changing demands of the job.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise students in any area that students utilize (classroom, gym, playground, locker room, crosswalk, cafeteria, library, etc.). Maintain discipline; foster and maintain a safe, positive learning environment. Establish effective communication and rapport with students, parents, staff, and the school community. Collaborate with staff to assist with student learning and activities. Perform clerical duties necessary for the smooth operation of activities. Provide group and individual support and interventions for identified students. Assist in assessing student progress and tracking growth. Provide feedback to teachers regarding student learning, growth, goal progress, etc. Attend/participate in meetings, conferences, and in-service education/training programs as requested. Assist students in use of educational technology. Collaborate with staff to provide training to students on safety procedures and safety expectations. Assist with the supervision and implementation with school, district, and state assessments. Paraeducators, who are assigned the responsibility for bathroom assistance and the changing of diapers/undergarments/clothing as necessary in the preschool program, kindergarten grade level, and any student(s) with an IEP at any grade level that states a need for bathroom assistance and the changing of diapers/undergarments/clothing as necessary, will assist in maintaining students hygiene within the school environment to ensure a clean and comfortable learning environment for all students. These performance responsibilities may not encompass all of your duties assigned and flexibility is a must to meet the changing demands. All duties will be in line with state law.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Responsible to: Building Principal.
Schedule:
Regular District Calendar.
Salary:
As Per Contract.
EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel and contract.
