About this role
Bilingual Preferred (English/Spanish) GRANGER SCHOOL DISTRICT #204 Job Description JOB TITLE: High School Paraeducator REPORTS TO: The Building Principals JOB GOAL: To provide assistance and support to teachers and students in carrying out a quality instructional program. The paraprofessional assists with academic instruction, life skills development, and hands-on learning experiences, including cooking, nutrition, recipe development, and kitchen safety, while promoting student independence and success. QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must meet federal/state required qualifications (72 college quarter credits or completion of the ParaPro Assessment with a score of 455 or higher).
• Current Washington State Food Worker Card (Food Handler's Card) required or must be obtained within the timeframe required by state law.
• Experience working with children or in an educational setting preferred.
• Ability to safely assist students using kitchen equipment and food preparation tools.
• Successfully pass a background check, including criminal history.
REPORTS TO: The Building Principals PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide instruction to students through educational activities as assigned and supervised by certificated staff.
• Assist the teacher in preparing, maintaining, assembling, and returning instructional materials and equipment.
• Assist in scoring, collecting, organizing, and recording student data and information as needed.
• Maintain and assist in the preparation of various files, records, reports, and documentation as directed.
• Assist in the supervision of students within the school building, on school grounds, during community-based instruction, and on field trips.
• Function in compliance with guidelines established as criteria for each specific program as funded.
• Participate in in-service training, staff development, and professional growth activities that enhance job performance and support the mission and vision of the school district.
• Develop and maintain a positive classroom environment while establishing collaborative professional relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and colleagues regarding academic, behavioral, and functional progress.
• Assist with teaching students to establish and maintain positive classroom behaviors aligned with the district's Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework.
• Participate in district-wide improvement efforts and district initiatives.
• Engage in professional learning and implement strategies to support multilingual learners in English Immersion and Dual Language programs.
• Complete the Paraeducator Fundamental Course of Study and obtain the Washington State Paraeducator General Certificate as required.
• Maintain regular attendance and report to assigned duties on time.
• Respect and maintain confidentiality regarding all students, parent, and staff information in accordance with district policy and federal law.
• Maintain a professional appearance, demonstrate a positive attitude, and serve as a positive role model for students.
• Assist in gathering instructional materials relevant to classroom units and activities.
• Assist in storing, organizing, inventorying, and maintaining textbooks, instructional supplies, kitchen equipment, and other classroom materials.
• Assist certificated staff in planning and implementing instructional activities that support academic, vocational, functional, and independent living goals.
• Assist with Career and Technical Education (CTE) instructional activities by supporting hands-on skill development, safe use of equipment, materials management, workplace safety practices, student supervision, and collaboration with staff, families, and community partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal.
Be able to perform job tasks as follows:
• Frequently lift and carry 10–50 pounds.
• Push and pull carts, equipment, and supplies throughout the work area.
• Reach overhead and at arm's length to retrieve and store supplies.
• Frequently bend, kneel, squat, twist, turn, and stoop.
• Stand and walk for the majority of the workday.
• Safely assist students during cooking and other hands-on instructional activities.
• Work safely around kitchen appliances, instructional equipment, and mechanical devices.
• Maintain general good health and stamina necessary to meet job demands.
• Meet deadlines while working under time constraints.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: LENGTH: 190 contract days (includes 10 paid holidays) SCHEDULE: As assigned by building administrators SALARY AND BENEFITS: Determined by experience and college credits, as per state law and local board policy. EVALUATION: At least once annually by May 30.