Ocosta - Substitute Paraeducators

The Ocosta School District is now accepting applications for Substitute Paraeducators.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Valid first aid card
• Washington State driver's license
• Successful completion of Washington State Patrol background clearance and fingerprint check

Skills & Responsibilities:

• Be familiar with processing MAP testing and reporting
• Establish positive relationships with students.
• Prepares specified learning materials or equipment for use in classroom.
• Reports on learning or difficulties encountered by students to the certificated staff member.
• Assists with test administration.
• Scores objective tests according to procedures prescribed by certificated personnel.
• Operates automated instructional equipment.
• Ability to handle disruptions and behavior problems.
• Reports learning or other difficulties encountered by students to the certificated staff.
• Must be punctual and have good attendance.
• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned.
• Must be a quick learner with good math and computation skills.
• Keyboarding experience required.
• Establish positive relationships with students.
• Aid program staff in managing care of autistic students.
• Ability to work with body fluids.
• Prepares specified learning materials or equipment for use by students.
• Reports on learning or difficulties encountered by students to the certificated staff member or supervisor.
• Operates automated and technical instructional equipment.
• Ability to handle disruptions and behavior problems.
• Reports learning or other difficulties encountered by students to the certificated staff or supervisor.
• Must be punctual and have good attendance.
• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
• Relieves the teacher of routine clerical duties in the classroom.
• Ability to get along with students, staff, and community.
• Ability to be a positive role model and always maintain a positive attitude toward students.
• Computer and clerical skills as assessed by school administration, including the possible use of objective testing if determined appropriate by school administration.
• Follow all district policies and procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Interest in children with learning difficulties.
• Patience with slow progress.
• Other duties as assigned.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation and benefits that are competitive with industry standards
• If the substitute works, or is anticipated to work, 630hrs per school year or more: Medical/Dental/Vision/Supplemental benefits are available through the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB)
• Sick Leave

Employment is contingent upon successful clearance of a Washington State Patrol, FBI fingerprint criminal history background check, and Sexual Misconduct background check.