Paraeducator

Vista Hermosa Foundation – Para educator Job Description

Broetje Family Trust is an association of three foundations collectively stewarding a family legacy of "bearing fruit that will last" through servant leadership, community building, and philanthropy. We commit to
1) live and teach the ethic of Christ-centered service through servant leadership development;
2) nurture and create new communities of healing and mutual service locally and internationally; and
3) place resources at the service of those communities.

Nueva Esperanza Leadership Academy (NELA) is a private Christian school, located in Pasco, Washington. The Instructional Para educator assists the teachers in creating a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students. To accomplish these tasks, the para educator works closely with the instructional staff and Principal of NELA.

Broetje Family Trust is a Christ-centered organization. We embrace the Bible as the central guide for preparing ourselves to become followers of Jesus Christ. We believe that when God's word comes to live in us, we are empowered to live into a new way of thinking. We are transformed as we submit to God's "good and perfect will" (Rom
12:1-2). Our hearts and minds compel us to engage the world differently as we learn to love as Jesus did.

We believe we are guided by the Holy Spirit in nurturing the spirit of all living beings through community. While the human spirit is integral to lasting transformation, it is God's Spirit dwelling within that transforms one's inner being to reflect God's love, leading one to become an ambassador of healing and reconciliation in the lives of those served (1

Cor 2:11-12; 1 Cor 15:45-47).

The lasting impact of our work can be seen in individuals, families, and communities as they shift their thinking to see the world as God sees it. People come to believe that they are deeply loved, have a divine purpose, and are called to something greater than themselves. This belief inspires service and connection as they reach out to others regardless of differences to work together to achieve God's dream of Shalom.

Paraeducators at Nueva Esparanza Leadership Academy will report to the principal and work collaboratively and in partnership with the Teachers and the other Paraeducators. Paraeducators have, with the cooperation of the Teachers and the Principal, jurisdiction over any students at any time or any place within the school. This position is a salaried position, paid year-round, and comprised of an 189-day work calendar.

Primary work hours are Monday-Friday, 7:50am – 3:30pm.

• Assist in facilitating the Christian, social-emotional, academic, and servant leadership development of students.
• Assist in establishing a positive holistic learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students in a trauma-informed manner.
• Ensure all activities conform to NELA guidelines and classroom expectations.
• Communicate effectively with all team members, using NELA's Vision for Conflict.
• React to change productively and carry out all assigned duties.
• Appropriately operate all classroom and school equipment.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with others.
• Serve as a substitute for Teachers, other Para Educators, and office staff as needed.
• Support NELA's mission, vision, and philosophy.
• Demonstrate regular attendance.
• React positively to supervision and constructive feedback.

• If bilingual, serve as an interpreter and translator.
• Assist in instruction and supervision of students. This may involve supporting assignment completion, reading material aloud, explaining directions/concepts, and administering tests.
• Set up and lead students in activities prepared by the supervising teacher, including weekly specials.
• Tutor students as directed.
• Assist with small group instruction of students.
• Provide teacher support by monitoring student progress and behavior.
• Assist in modification of classroom materials.
• Monitor student lunch and recess times, and transitions to and from these activities.
• Escort and supervise students to and from various school facilities and areas. When necessary, escort students on field trips.
• Assist students in playing games and with proper use of playground equipment.
• Use trauma informed techniques for behavior management and to maintain a positive school and classroom environment.
• Motivate students through effective…