Paraeducator Behavior Support Assistant-Middle School

Selection for interview is based on evaluation of complete application file. Employment offer is based on employee evaluations discipline history and attendance records training and experience references and interview results. Hourly rate placement contingent upon verification of related WA public school experience.

This position is included in the classified staff non-supervisory bargaining unit. Union shop requirements and the Collective Bargaining Agreement apply to this position.

Employment contingent upon completion and verification of form information and background check with fee to be paid by applicant.

Pay for contracted classified employees is distributed once/month on the last business day of the month. Pay for employees who work less than full year is spread through August. Questions concerning pay processes may be directed to the Personnel Office.

Eligibility for SEBB medical dental vision life insurance AD&D and LTD if anticipated to reach 630 hours in the school year. Eligibility for retirement based on 3.50 hrs/day or more for 5 or more consecutive months. Optional tax-sheltered annuities: Omni 403(b) and Deferred Compensation Plan. Personal leave vacation leave (260-day employees only) and sick leave prorated based on FTE.

Classified Personnel

Job Description: Paraeducator Behavior Support Assistant

Responsible to: Building Principal

Work Year: 180 Days

General: Perform supervisory and monitoring activities of student behavior.

Minimum Qualification:
At a minimum AA degree or higher or two years of college (72 quarter credits) or
Ability to meet State-determined performance standards in reading math and writing (i.e. para-educator assessment).
Hold or ability to obtain Right Response Certification
Bilingual skills desirable.
Must have knowledge and skills of how to support and assist staff classroom behavior management
Ability to successfully and appropriately work with and navigate complex conversations with parent/guardians
Previous successful experience working with school age children
Background and experience with Positive Behavior Systems and implementation
Skills around social/emotional student support and regulation
Successful experience working with students with IEPs 504s and/or other health impairments
Must be able to function in a calm efficient courteous manner under stress and to exercise careful judgment confidentiality and tact in the performance of duties.
Must be able to understand and follow written and oral instructions
Must be able to work independently and collaboratively
Must be able to work with staff and students; including the monitoring and disciplining of student activities.
Must be able to obtain a valid First Aid certificate and CPR training if required.
Ability to maintain consistent presence at assigned worksite and regularly work hours specified under contract.

Position Responsibilities:
Supervise student behavior on school grounds and/or buildings.
Assist teacher(s) with the daily supervision of students for the purpose of maintaining and providing a safe and positive learning environment.
Interact with students and maintain awareness of specific student rules and regulations; discuss problems; observe students for possible illegal substance use or signs of abuse; report situations requiring action to appropriate school administrators.
Facilitate the implementation of schoolwide behavior expectation systems and training
Function as a contributing member on the building Safe & Civil Team and Student Intervention Team
Provide encouragement and reinforcement of positive student behavior.
Communicate with principal teacher counselor and/or office staff concerning individual student needs.
Provide creativity and flexibility in problem-solving and guidance of students and parents while providing fair and consistent discipline.
Supervise students that may need more support
Perform such other duties as from time to time may be assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise students.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:
AA degree or higher or two years of college (72 quarter credits) or ability to meet State-determined performance standards in reading math and writing. Previous successful experience working with school age children desirable.

Language Skills:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students staff and other members of the school community. Bilingual skills desirable.

Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Skills and Abilities:
Ability to develop effective working relationships with students staff and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.