DEFINITION OF POSITION:The lunchroom paraeducator will maintain a safe, appropriate lunchroom atmosphere assisting students when conflict resolution is necessary. IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completed at least 2 years of study (72 quarter credits/48 semester credits) at an institution of higher education or possess an associate's (or higher) degree or completed one of the following: ETS ParaPro Assessment with a score of 455 or higher, Pearson Paraprofessional assessment, or Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program
- Successful experience working with middle school students
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Training and/or experience in conflict resolution/peer mediation
- Behavior management training
- Evidence of in-service training and/or successful experience working with students with special needs
- Commitment to the safety of students
ESSENTIAL JOB-RELATED ACTIVITIES:
- Supervise some or all of the student population during scheduled lunch periods
- Implement individual behavior plans, discipline appropriately, and communicate with principals and teachers
- Anticipate potential problems and plan accordingly
- Ensure the safety of students as they utilize the lunchroom and surrounding areas
- Take directions and follow through without direct supervision
- Work positively with a wide variety of people both inside and outside the organization
- Work with colleagues in a collaborative manner
- Meet multiple demands in pressure situations and maintain high levels of quality work
- Maintain confidentiality
- Deal with the public, other agencies, and district employees in a positive and productive manner
- Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
- Work with minimal supervision and be flexible
TERMS OF THE CONTRACT:
- Salary: Classified, Paraeducator, $21.65 - $26.32/hour
- Length of Contract: 2 hours/day (11:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.), 180 days/year plus two additional district directed days
- Benefits/Leaves: Medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage is provided through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year. Retirement benefits are provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Additional benefits may include sick/emergency leave and personal leave as per the collective bargaining agreement between the Pullman Paraeducators Association (PPA) and the Pullman School District (PPA Bargaining Agreement).
The Pullman School District Board of Directors and the Pullman School District shall provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities programs without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation (including gender expression or identity), marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, participation in the Boy Scouts of America or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District programs will be free from sexual harassment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent, (509) ###-####, ...@psd267.org, and Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Assistant Director of Special Services (509) ###-####, ...@psd267.org. 240 SE Dexter Street, Pullman, WA 99163. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in the application process by contacting the Personnel Coordinator at (509) ###-####. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR): Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: org/hib-discrimination PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER