Centralia-Paraeducator-Substitute

Substitute Para educator

Reports to
:
Principal

Location
:
Dependent on Substitute Position

Bargaining Unit
:
Non-Represented

FLSA Status
:
Non-Exempt

Substitute para educators will be assigned each day based on other staff absences. The substitute will collaborate with administration and staff to provide supervision and instruction to a variety of students in a variety of settings.

• High School Diploma
• Ability to obtain a Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, possess awareness (for self and others), listen actively, be patient, incorporate humor/lightheartedness into work, be empathic, possess a growth mindset, and be customer-service oriented
• Ability to support the District’s vision, mission, and goals including the belief that all students can succeed
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to function in a calm, efficient, courteous manner under stress and exercise careful judgment, confidentiality, and tact in the performance of duties
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, work effectively under pressure, and maintain professional relationships with students, co-workers, and administration
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations

• Ability to speak Spanish
• Positive experience working with adolescents
• Experience working in a K-12 school setting

• Communicates clearly, accurately, concisely, and professionally
• Adapts classroom work under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce classroom objectives
• Assists teachers for the purpose of implementing lesson plans
• Monitors students in a variety of settings and activities to ensure a safe and positive learning environment
• Provides individual and/or small group instruction to students based on direction from teachers or administrators
• Performs record keeping and basic clerical functions to support the building and other staff
• Listens to student concerns to determine if appropriate action or referral to other staff is needed
• Maintains the physical appearance of work areas to provide an educationally stimulating environment
• Other duties as assigned

$18.73 hourly for the first 30 days / $19.73 hourly after the first 30 days

The number of hours worked per day is determined by the substitute position filled.

1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked, SEBB (School Employees Benefit Board) benefits are available after you work 630 hours each year.