What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraeducator (Classified) Substitute for 2025-2026 School Year position at Kalama School District 402?
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Position Title: Classified Substitute
Days/Hours - varies depending on the job
Pay - The current rate of pay for a classified paraeducator substitute is $20.49/hour.
Job Summary: To assist the superintendent toward the accomplishment of the mission of the Kalama School District to assure that within a nurturing and stimulating environment each of our diverse students and graduates achieve literacy and appropriate core competencies and becomes a responsible and compassionate citizen. Substitutes are used for instructional assistants, recess aides and paraeducators. This pool is also used for substitute secretaries and program specialists.
Qualifications:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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 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.
Additional Requirements:
All substitutes will be required to complete assigned SafeSchools Trainings prior to accepting positions.
All substitutes must have current fingerprints on file with ESD 112. The cost of fingerprints is the responsibility of the substitute. Appointments can be made after notification of hire.
Position Title: Classified Substitute
Days/Hours - varies depending on the job
Pay - The current rate of pay for a classified paraeducator substitute is $20.49/hour.
Job Summary: To assist the superintendent toward the accomplishment of the mission of the Kalama School District to assure that within a nurturing and stimulating environment each of our diverse students and graduates achieve literacy and appropriate core competencies and becomes a responsible and compassionate citizen. Substitutes are used for instructional assistants, recess aides and paraeducators. This pool is also used for substitute secretaries and program specialists.
Qualifications:
- 18 years or older
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Experience or training working with students
- Ability to work and communicate well with staff members
- Ability to follow a variety of prescribed education strategies
- Ability to independently complete assigned tasks
- Knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
- Strong communication skills
- Be able to follow directions in a cooperative work environment
- One year of job related experience working with students in an educational setting preferred
- Bilingual is preferred
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides instruction to students under the supervision of a certified teacher
- Lead small group instruction utilizing specific curriculums
- Assist classroom teachers as required with instructional programs including supervision of student activities and clerical support
- Monitor student behaviors on all parts of the campus and make appropriate supervisory decisions
- Supervise students and maintain a harmonious atmosphere by encouraging peaceful resolution of conflicts
- Clerical duties and data entry as required
- Manage required forms and records
- Responsible to communicate effectively, be a team player and to treat all students with dignity
- Strong self-management skills, self-initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision
- Strong regard for relationships with peers, students and parents
- Punctuality, flexibility and good sense of humor
- Preference to bilingual
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 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.
Additional Requirements:
All substitutes will be required to complete assigned SafeSchools Trainings prior to accepting positions.
All substitutes must have current fingerprints on file with ESD 112. The cost of fingerprints is the responsibility of the substitute. Appointments can be made after notification of hire.
Salary : $20
