Job Information
Mercer Island School District Paraeducator - General Education in Mercer Island, Washington
POSITION SUMMARY
Assist instructional staff with operational and instructional duties.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assist instructional staff in the supervision of students while in school or on field trips
- Assist instructional staff with preparation of instructional material
- Operate standard office and AV equipment
- Assist students in small groups; tutor at instructional staff request
- Assist instructional staff in daily classroom operation & management
- May escort students to and from various parts of campus
- Assist instructional staff in maintaining a safe classroom environment.
- Assist instructional staff in creating & maintaining a classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Update and maintain records and files as assigned
- Communicate effectively with staff and parents regarding students
- Attend required staff meetings
- Attend periodic training as necessary
- Serve assigned role in Emergency Preparedness Plan
- Duties directly related to the purpose of the job.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Washington State Paraprofessional Qualifications
Be at least 18 years of age, hold a high school diploma or equivalent; and meet one of the below:
- have received a passing grade on the Education Testing Service's ParaPro Assessment ("ETS Assessment"); or
- hold an AA degree; or
- have earned 72 quarter credits or 48-semester credits at an institution of higher learning; or
- have completed a registered apprentice program.
*District Requirements *
- Meet State qualifications
- 1-3 years of experience working with children or young adults
- Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation, and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees, and/or students.
- Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Reasoning Ability - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Must have strong communications, computer, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the community.
- Patience in dealing with parents and students.
Ability to perform duties in accordance with all District and State requirements and policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this