Paraeducator Restorative Practices and In-School Suspension

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is under the supervision of the school administrator. The para educator will support a variety of restorative practices with the para educator’s duties to include the supervision of students assigned to de-escalation and in-house suspension at the Middle School and High School level. The para educator must possess a passion and ability to build a culture and climate of behavior and academic success through the use of Restorative Practices techniques.

Furthermore, this para educator will be a champion of racial equity and have an awareness of their personal cultural/racial identity.

• Assist with the development, and management of an In-School Suspension/Restoration room used for a variety of purposes: de-escalate students; conduct restorative circles; and support and tutor in-school suspended students.
• Establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the district.
• Supervise students assigned to ISS.
• Understand the importance of school and classroom culture and aid in the development of positive culture and climate
• Support learning tasks for scholars as assigned.
• Develop and understanding of positive behavior system and supports to assist school practices.
• Communicate effectively with staff and students.
• Facilitate an atmosphere of quiet and cooperative behavior.
• Communicating with administrators and students when managing student discipline issues and intervention plans.
• Complete paperwork work as assigned.
• Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.
• Provide additional campus supervision support as needed.

• Collaborate with school administrative team on issues of school climate and safety.
• Collaborate and work cooperatively with building administrators and classroom teachers on issues supporting classroom restorative practices responses.
• Organize the ISS/Restorative Room to contribute to the learning process.
• Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers.
• Work collaboratively with district staff and promote teamwork with co‑workers.
• Relate effectively, respectfully and proactively with students in a highly diverse community.
• Collect relevant data/assigned work.

• Establish clear parameters for student behavior in the ISS/Restorative Room.
• Encourage students to develop courtesy, self-control, respect, and responsibility.
• Develop rapport with students and individuals in a professional manner.
• Employ successful de‑escalation techniques.
• Develop and learn how to conduct/manage restorative circles with students and staff.
• Build trust and credibility with administration, staff and students.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• And one of the following:
  • AA degree, OR
  • High school diploma (or equivalent) and 48 college‑level semester credits or 72 college‑level quarter credits, OR
  • High school diploma (or equivalent) and pass the state approved para educator assessment test

• Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis
• Have proficiency in basic spelling, math and grammar skills
• Possess the desire, skill and patience to work with students with special emotional, academic and social needs, which may include violent behavior

• Successful experience implementing restorative practices
• Previous ISS Experience

• Pass a criminal background check
• Complete the district's para educator core competency requirements
• Successfully complete the FWPS district-approved Right Response training at the advanced level at the next available time; maintain current certification at the advanced level through an annual recertification class
• Washington State Driver’s license

• Restorative Practices
• District behavior guidelines with specific knowledge of special education and districts right and responsibilities resource.
• School board policies and procedures

• Follow written and verbal directions with minimal supervision
• Speak, read and follow written communications in English
• Possess the desire,…