Classified – Job Description

Substitute Paraeducator

Location:  Various – Substitute Position

Salary:  $16.13 per hour (Substitute wage)

Directly Responsible To: Building Principal

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.

Other Qualifications as desired by district (Applicants with these qualifications will be given preference)

• Experience in working with students of various ages.  
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.  
• Record of dependability, flexibility, and regular attendance.
• Establish and maintain a professional and positive working relationship with students, parents, staff and the general public.
• Desire to be a role model for students.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Primary Function: To assist with the instruction of students.

Other Functions and Responsibilities:

• Assist the teacher with instruction and activities within the classroom.
• Supervise students on or about the school premises as assigned by the principal or designee.
• Work as a member of a team of teachers and paraeducators.
• Assist in maintaining records and process paperwork as needed.
• Communicate with parents.
• Other duties as assigned by the principal.

Expectations for Continued Employment:

• Employment is contingent upon passing a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau Investigation fingerprint screening examination and background check.
• Maintain consistent presence at assigned worksite and regular work hours.
• Comply with all District policies and operational procedures.
• Must maintain punctuality and regular attendance.  
• Obtain a CPR and First Aid Card if needed.
• Attend job specific trainings as required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Union Gap 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 or 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 following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX compliance officer and ADA coordinator, Patrick Vincent, (509) 248-3966, 3201 4^th Street, Union Gap, WA 98903.  Inquiries regarding OCR issues may be directed to Patrick Vincent, (509) 248-3966, 3201 4^th Street, Union Gap, WA 98903.  Inquiries regarding Section 504/ADA requirements may be directed to Patrick Vincent (509) 248-3201 4^th Street, Union Gap, WA 98903.

Union Gap School District encourages workforce diversity and complies with all state and federal laws prohibiting unlawful discrimination.