Substitute Bilingual (English/Spanish) Para-Educator - Walla Walla Public Schools

PURPOSE STATEMENT

On an on-call/substitute basis, this position is responsible for assisting certificated staff by performing instructional support tasks related to the students' educational development within the total school environment and by being a positive role model for students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Work with students under the direction of certificated teachers to facilitate academic skills and language development; provide instructional support for IEP students by attending to program needs including reading, writing, math and social/behavior skills.
2. Learn instructional techniques under the direction of a teacher and independently carry out instructional programs developed by the supervising teacher.
3. Assist certificated staff in the development and use of teaching aids and materials.
4. Collaboratively work with classroom teachers.
5. Assist in assessing students.
6. Perform routine tasks in monitoring and assisting student progress in the classroom and other school activities.
7. Assist certificated staff with required record keeping.
8. May assist with personal hygiene needs of students in special education classrooms to include toileting and feeding.
9. Promote positive public relations when communicating with the public.
10. Perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to the building administrator and other designated staff to include classroom teacher(s).

MENTAL DEMANDS

• Required to deal with a wide range of student, staff and public behaviors and needs in a positive and service oriented manner. 
• May occasionally deal with distraught or difficult students or parents.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Amount of standing, sitting and walking will vary depending on the age of students and classroom assignments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• Experience working with students in an educational setting and/or evidence of an interest in supporting learning experiences.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents. 
• Possess the desire to be a role model for students and to interact positively with students.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively using both English and Spanish, to include reading, writing, and speaking.

Licenses/Special Requirements

• Requires fingerprinting and background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury or neglect of a minor.  
• Must complete Walla Walla Public Schools Risk Management and Bloodborne Pathogens Training upon hire.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

On call as needed

CONDITIONS

The preceding list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

The Walla Walla School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  The Walla Walla School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services and activities.  For information regarding translation services or transitional bilingual education programs, contact (509) 527-3000.   The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator                                                   

Title IX Coordinator                                                Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Dr. Mindy Meyer, Director of HR                                 Michelle Carpenter, Director of Strategic Initiatives

364 S. Park Street                                                    364 S. Park Street

Walla Walla, WA 99362                                              Walla Walla, WA 99362

(509) 527-3000                                                        (509) 527-3000

mmeyer@wwps.org                                                   mcarpenter@wwps.org