Woodland Public Schools - Elementary Recess Supervision Paraprofessional - 3 hrs daily (Temporary through end of 2023 - 2024 school year)
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Position Title: Recess Supervison Paraprofessional (Temoprary through the end of 2023-2024 school year)
Posting #: 3327
Location: Columbia Elementary
Days/Hrs: M-F , 3 hrs Exact times to be determined based upon bell schedule and student need
Start Date: 3-1-24 through end of the 23-24 school year (6/18/24), Temporary
Pay Schedule: LINK to Schedule
Benefits: This position does not qualify for health or retirement benefits, but the hours worked counts toward the 630 hours to become eligible. Position does not qualify for retirement benefits.
Job Summary: Recess Supervision Paraprofessional Supervise students and maintain a cooperative atmosphere during recess. Circulate among students and attempt to resolve minor problems as they arise. Assist in organizing various play activities and games.. Supervise the dismissal of students from the playground.
Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Required to have completed one of the following requirement: Either (1) documentation to support an Associate’s Degree or transcripts to verify the comparable equivalence (i.e. 72 college quarter credits or 48 semester credits from an accredited university, college, community college or business school), or (2) ETS ParaPro Assessment with a passing score of 455 (this can be taken at ESD 112 or at Lower Columbia College), (3) The Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program: 65% or (4) Completed a Paraeducator 2 Apprenticeship Program.
• Ability to work and communicate well with staff members
• One year of job-related experience working with children in an educational setting
• Experience which demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and skills in working effectively in a team environment, providing support to achieve the desired goal(s) for the classroom and/or program area
• Possess excellent problem solving, analytical, and conflict resolution skills and the ability to think quickly
• Successful experience as part of an educational team
• Ability to effectively communicate with and appreciate individuals from diverse socio-economic backgrounds
• Ability to learn and use a computer monitor, keyboard, and appropriate adaptive technologies
• Ability to successfully implement educational programs and manage student behavior with direction from the classroom teacher(s)
• Ability to be flexible with assigned tasks and schedules
• Ability to lift, move, physically restrain a child of the size required by the job
• Ability to independently and safely escort students around the school building and grounds
• Ability to observe the behavior of students, both visually and by listening and to communicate those observations with other appropriate service providers
• Para-Educator Core Competencies required by the State of Washington preferred-need to complete this within the first year after being hired if not previously completed
• Regular and punctual attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements

Such alternatives to the above requirements and desirable qualifications may be made as the district finds appropriate
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work Habits
  • Performs duties efficiently
  • Utilizes time appropriately
  • Maintains an organized and safe work area
  • Ensures confidentiality of Information
  • Adheres to regulations
  • Produces quality work
  • Completes work on schedule
  • Shows Initiative
  • Demonstrates flexibility
  • Uses safety equipment when appropriate
  • Adapts and incorporates program and policy changes
• Interpersonal Skills
  • Shows respect for others
  • Shows sensitivity to the needs of others
  • Displays effective listening skills
  • Communicates problems and concerns effectively and courteously
• Dependability
  • Works independently of close supervision
  • Maintains an acceptable attendance record
  • Arrives on time and ready to work
• Attitude
  • Demonstrates a positive feeling for work
  • Accepts difficult assignments
  • Accepts supervision re: direction, improvement
  • Acts professionally on the job site
• Technical Skills
  • Maintains and operates equipment
  • Performs assigned cleaning tasks
  • Follows appropriate safety guidelines
  • Maintains accurate reports/records
  • Demonstrates overall knowledge of job requirements
• Other
  • Wears proper clothing and footwear
  • Presents appropriate appearance
  • Participates in and takes advantage of educational opportunities
  • Provides emergency assistance when needed
  • Assist the appropriate certificated staff member(s) in developing specific goals for each student
  • Assist the teacher in planning and evaluating overall learning goals and individual students' progress
  • To complete required state and local trainings as funding is provided.
  • Independently oversee student(s) behavior and assist the student(s) during class activities. In conjunction with the certificated staff member, assist with classroom activities or provide instruction to the student. Assistance provided may include the following areas: academic subjects, basic life skills, social skills, and other areas as assigned
  • Tutor or guide individual(s) or small group of students in various subjects (i.e. Reading, Math, ESL or other academic subjects). This will include assisting the teacher with developing lesson plans, preparing for tutoring sessions, working with students and maintaining records required by funding program
  • Perform clerical duties such as typing, filing, and record-keeping. Grade/correct papers and homework
  • Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

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 frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, or work output of other people.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
Work Environment:
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. The selected person will spend most of their work time outdoors. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Position Opens Internally: February 27, 2024
Position Closes Internally: March 4, 2024
Position Opens Externally (if necessary): March 5, 2024
Position Closes: Open Until filled
If you are hired for this position, you will be required to pay for a background check, unless you have completed the background check in the past two years, and it is on file with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).