Paraeducator - Instructional Support

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GROUP: Classified

SALARY: Pareducator Salary Schedule

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

WORK DAYS PER FISCAL YEAR: 180 [10-Month]

HOLIDAYS: 10

The Para educator - Instructional Support position assists the classroom teacher in daily instruction, covering areas such as general content, remediation, intervention, enrichment, and extension activities. Responsibilities vary by assignment but generally include tutoring students, supervision of students during unstructured time, supporting student discipline, preparing materials, proctoring tests, and assisting with record‑keeping.

Formerly known as the Puyallup Tribal School, Chief Leschi Schools was founded in 1976 to address the high dropout rate of the youth of the Puyallup tribe. It is the largest of seven tribal schools in the state of Washington and one of approximately 200+ tribal schools in the United States. It is also one of the largest tribal schools to be funded by the Bureau of Indian Education.

• Provides tutoring individually or in a small group setting as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Communicates student needs to teacher and other school staff.
• Maintains and/or assists with student discipline and promotes positive student behavior.
• Assists with the supervision of students during building activities, such as assemblies and special programs.
• Assists students with building emergency drills.
• May attend staff meetings and building events, such as open house.
• May attend related professional development activities and workshops.
• Maintains effective communication with classroom teachers and administrators.
• Maintains professional conduct when working with students, staff and parents.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed, while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Be at least eighteen years of age.
• Possess a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent (GED).
• Two years of study at an institution of higher education (72 quarter hours); or an Associate’s degree (or higher); or a passing score (461) on a state local Para assessment exam.
• Proof of qualifications must be included in application for consideration.

• Knowledge of traditional Native American cultures and values.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in any field.
• Recent previous para educator experience.

• Successful criminal background clearance.
• Successful and/or clear drug screening.

• Work with and relate to Native American children and serve as a positive role model.
• Take initiative and work independently.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing at all levels.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups in a multicultural and diverse community.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of confidentiality and the ability to maintain it.
• Remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations.
• Organize activities, collect data, set priorities, and follow instructions.
• Work collaboratively with school staff, parents, and community members.
• Demonstrate understanding of and experience with cultural competence.
• Use basic job-related equipment.
• Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures.

Building Principal or designee

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand for long periods of time.

The employee must frequently reach with hands and arms and is regularly required to talk or hear; stand and/or walk; bend, stoop, twist, squat, and…