Position Summary:
This position is responsible for providing assistance to students under the direct supervision of certificated staff in classrooms or other learning environments as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent
Every Student Succeeds Act requirements (official college transcript with evidence of 72.0 college-level quarter credit hour OR official college transcript with evidence of Associate’s or higher degree OR Parapro Assessment with score of 461 or higher)
Completion of fourteen (14) hours of Fundamental Course of Study training during the first school year of employment
Paraprofessional Assessment Information Below:
Northwest Educational Service District 189
https://www.nwesd.org/?s=Paraprofessional+assessment
Mountlake Testing Center
https://www.prometric.com/
Completion of an additional 70 hours of professional development, within three years, to obtain the General Paraeducator Certificate
Ability to stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, kneel, and stand for long periods of time
Position could require diapering, toileting, and feeding of special needs students
Ability to assist in student de-escalation and physical intervention when needed
Ability and willingness to work with students who bite, kick, hit, and can be verbally aggressive
Ability to lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds and assist with Emergency Response Protocols regarding student restraint
1st Aid & Adult/Child CPR training (completed within 30 days from date of hire and to be maintained for the duration of this job) Up to District Standards.
Right Response training to be maintained for the duration of this job (completed within 30 days from date of hire and to be maintained for the duration of this job)
Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic, and language diversity preferred
Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance
Proof of Immunization (if born 1/1/57 or later)
I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control Act
Completion of all district-required training thirty (30) calendar days from hire date
Essential Job Functions:
This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:
Assist students in one-to-one and small group settings to provide additional learning support for instructional areas including vocabulary, writing, reading, library, math, social studies, natural and computer science, and special needs
Assist students in dealing with conflict, expressing themselves in appropriate ways, and improving their behavior
Assist teachers in the preparation of learning materials, including making copies, bulletin boards, and visual learning aids
Assist students with special needs, skills improvement, behavior techniques, and other activities
Assist students with gross and fine motor strengthening programs and activities
Assist student with making speech sounds; improving rhythm, fluency, and voice quality; and helping correct oral motor problems and cognitive communication impairments
Assist students with vision-related training
Assist students with wheelchair mobility, dressing, and feeding
Assist in recreational, playground, and/or physical education activities
Coordinate activities and meet with teacher(s) on a regular basis
Administer tests and evaluate student progress in topical area and grade assignments and tests as directed
Assist teacher(s) in the maintenance of student records and grades
Supervise students and enforce assigned area rules
Supervise and correct students as necessary to maintain a safe environment
Supervise and oversee student activities and safety in assigned areas
May answer phones, assist visitors, maintain records, collect and distribute materials, inventory, and order and process materials
May escort students to and from locations
Use computers and related technologies
Attend meeting or trainings as required
Maintain consistent presence at assigned worksite and regular work hours
Professionally interact with students, staff, and public
Comply with all district policies and procedures
Perform related duties as assigned
Desired Skills: Ability to organize and oversee activities
Ability to be fair and consistent when working with children
Ability to deal with students in a warm and confident manner
Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations
Ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
Ability to follow written and oral instructions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of staff, students, and the public in a multi-cultural environment
Ability to use necessary equipment, machinery, and tools
Ability to lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds
Knowledge of basic subject areas, such as spelling, writing, reading, and math
Knowledge of safety rules, regulations, and procedures
Knowledge of learning and instructional styles appropriate to assigned grade levels and individual students
Knowledge of child development concepts, developmentally appropriate curriculum and individualized learning processes for children, indicators of child abuse and neglect, and factors affecting low-income families
Knowledge of physical or occupational disabilities, speech/language development, and/or vision instruction if applicable
Skills in written and oral communications
Skills in handling confidential matters
Skills in operating a PC (personal computer) utilizing district adopted software
Skills in learning and interpreting assignments, procedures, rules, and regulations
Skills in encouraging and tutoring students
Skills in communication in two languages (English, Spanish, etc.) if applicable
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is confined to a work area; required to have precise control of fingers and hand movements; experiences constant interruptions and inflexible deadlines; and must be able to stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, kneel, stand for periods of time, and lift in order to assist a student with personal care. The employee is required to deal with distraught and/or angry persons and is exposed to infectious diseases carried by children. The noise level in the work environment is acceptable to this particular environment and can vary depending on daily activity but will remain within acceptable ranges.
Evaluation:
This position shall be evaluated periodically by the Building Principal pursuant to the currently established district procedures and evaluation criteria. The process shall include an evaluation of the employee’s performance of the above essential job functions.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)
Marysville School District complies with all federal and Washington State rules and regulations and will provide equal employment opportunity and treatment for all applicants and staff in recruitment, hiring, retention, assignment, transfer, promo, and training. Such equal employment opportunity will be provided without discrimination with respect to race, creed, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, marital status, 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. The district will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society.
The following Marysville School District employees/departments are designated to address questions and complaints of discrimination:
Civil Rights: Executive Director of Equity and Family Engagement & Gender Inclusivity;360-965-0008
Harassment, Intimidation, & Bullying: Executive Director of Human Resources;360-965-0071
Title IX: Executive Director of Legal and Risk Management; 360-965-0020
Section 504 and ADA: Executive Director of Special Education and Student Services; 360-965-0174
Discrimination and discriminatory harassment may be reported to the district employee/department listed above by phone at (360) 965-0000. You also have the right to file a written complaint. Address: 4220 80th Street NE, Marysville, WA 98270.
The Marysville School District is a drug- and tobacco-free workplace.
Classification History:
Job description developed June 2005.Job description revised April 2011.Job description revised April 2012.Job description revised July 2014. Job description updated September 2023.
Classification History:
Job description developed June 2005.
Job description revised April 2009.
Job description revised April 2011.
Job description revised April 2012.
Job description revised October 2016.
