WAHLUKE SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB SUMMARY AND DESCRIPTION OF TASKS

AVAILABLE TO BEGIN WITH THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

Position: Para-Pro /Instructional Aide- ECEAP Preschool Floater Position; 2 Positions Avail

These positions are one year grant funded, non-continuing positions that begin in the 2024-2025 school year.

Classification: PSE Union Representation Available, Classified Position; FLSA Non-Exempt

Reports to: Classroom Instructor, Program Director

Representative PSE Union Representation Available

Group:

Salary Range Current PSE Contract Salary Schedule for Preschool Para

Job Schedule: Monday Through Friday, regular school calendar schedule; 8 hours/day. These positions are one year grant funded, non-continuing positions.

Basic Function: Assist preschool instructor to perform instructional and support tasks related to the preschool students’ educational development within the total school environment. Classroom assignments may fluctuate.Provide student academic instructional support in a variety of ways including but not limited to in person class/lessons, using computer virtual applications and software to support distance learning. Bilingual Spanish helpful.

Typical Work:

• Perform routine tasks in monitoring and assisting preschool-aged student progress in classroom and other school activities.
• Provide age appropriate, engaging, interactive learning which may require interactive play and mobility.
• Assigned classrooms and locations may fluctuate.
• Proctor tests, quizzes, drills and other exercises designed by instructional staff.
• Score objective tests/assessments and record grades.
• Assist in providing family style meal service
• Use computer and software skills to enter and access a variety student records; provide virtual and distance learning.
• Communicate in a respectful, friendly and helpful manner with parents as requested or assigned, keeping in mind that communications about a student's educational performance and progress lies with the preschool instructor/lead teacher.
• Aid students with special learning needs by administering remedial work.
• Assist staff in the development of teaching aids and materials.
• Supervise students in halls, study halls, libraries, playgrounds, learning centers, and transportation areas.
• Assist in organizing and monitoring recreational activities.
• Accompany groups of students on field trips and other outings.
• Perform basic clerical tasks for teachers (catalog, sort, file, assemble, reproduce and distribute classroom materials, collect money, check out equipment)
• May provide for personal care needs of students such as diapering, feeding, changing.
• Provide social and emotion care of all students.
• May provide attention to the needs of disabled or handicapped students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma. Bilingual spanish helpful. Two years of college level coursework or pass a basic skills test. Required to complete State Fundamental Course of Study for paraeducators. Successfully complete a written Spanish/English translation test if required. Experience with children or students in an educational setting and / or evidence of an interest in supporting learning experiences for preschool aged students preferred. Proficient and confident in use of computers and electronic devices and web-based applications including Google suite. Possess basic clerical skills and a familiarity with first aid procedures. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally with assistance, 20 lbs frequently. Able and expected to attend work as scheduled. Able to model appropriate professional behavior. Ability to solve practical problems, apply appropriate judgment and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability/willingness to perform personal care functions for students such as, but not limited to; diapering, feeding, changing. Ability to maneuver to perform the functions associated with preschool activities including, kneeling, bending, squatting, lifting. Ability to work collaboratively, respectively and civilly with coworkers, students, families and community.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and district records required.

Required to participate and successfully pass a Washington State Patrol/FBI fingerprint background check. Required to recieve MERIT program clearance upon hire and every three (3) years after that. Required to obtain Food Handlers permit and adhere to safe food handler/serving requirements.

The Wahluke School District #73 complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on a basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorable discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in our programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated your groups. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to; Athletic Director, Title IX Coordinator at jespindola@wahluke.net or (509)932-4477; Civil Rights Coordinator, HR Director at lleitz@wahluke.net or (509)932-4565: Section 504 Compliance, Student Support Services Director at gcalaway@wahluke.net or (509)932-4565. School District address: 411 E. Saddle Mt. Dr., Mattawa, WA 99349

Wahluke is an Equal Opportunity Employer