Paraeducator; Early Learning Center - Leave Replacement

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Saturday, July 12, 2025 12:00 AM
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Job Description

Position:

Reports to:

Special Services Director

Duration:

Duration:

Medical, Dental, Vision upon completion of 630 work hours in the 2025-26 school year, Retirement, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Personal Leave

Under the supervision of licensed staff, all Paraeducators perform tasks related to instruction and supervision of students, perform clerical and supportive tasks, and other duties as assigned. A desire and ability to work with students is essential. This is a leave replacement position and is not expected to continue year to year.

Depending on assignment, duties include:

• Working with students individually or in small groups on learning tasks.
• Interacting with students with special needs in a warm and understanding manner.
• Monitoring student behavior and maintaining an orderly classroom environment.
• Supervising students before, during, or after school.
• Performing behavior support and management.
• Supporting teachers with clerical tasks such as grading, record-keeping, and preparing materials.
• Providing personal care and assisting students with self-help needs as prescribed.
• Following health, safety, and emergency procedures.
• Working as a positive team member and communicating effectively with staff, students, and parents.
• Maintaining confidentiality and demonstrating professionalism.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reports to Middle or High School Principal. Receives direction from Teachers and/or the Special Services Director.

May experience interruptions; work may be outdoors in inclement weather; may deal with distressed students; exposed to infectious diseases.

• Excellent communication skills.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of college or higher, or an Associate’s degree, or ability to pass the Para-Pro test, or completion of the Fundamental Course of Study.
• Experience working with school-aged children and in diverse settings.
• Successful fingerprinting clearance and proof of immunizations as required.

• Knowledge of basic subjects.
• Effective communication and positive interaction with children.
• Flexibility, organization, and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work independently.

First aid and CPR training; fingerprinting and background checks.

• Continuous talking, hearing, seeing, handling, fingering, grasping.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, crouching, reaching.
• Occasional sitting, lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds, turning, twisting, kneeling.
• Rare climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling.

This description is not exhaustive. San Juan Island School District does not discriminate and provides equal access to all programs and activities. Contact designated coordinators for questions or complaints.

San Juan Island School District
P.O. Box 458
Friday Harbor, WA 98250

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