Paraeducator - Math Tutor and Graduation/Academic Coach

Position Summary:

This position works under the direction of a certificated teacher or other staff member and may include both instructional and non-instructional activities. The position may work individually or in small groups with students and perform clerical duties. May also include proctoring state testing and providing oversight in community-based learning activities.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides tutoring in all levels of high school math including and up to Calculus.
• Works with students individually or in small groups in a variety of learning activities as directed by certi?cated sta?.
• Promotes student understanding of material presented. Supports students in community- based learning activities.
• Assists certificated staff in record keeping and in maintaining student progress records. Gathers data for program compliance. Prepares quarterly reports and participates in classroom teacher conferences as appropriate.      
• Uses a computer and software programs for student instruction; demonstrates proper use to students.
• Provides positive reinforcement and feedback; communicates with teachers and parents concerning student progress in attaining goals.
• Monitors and advises on individual students’ progress toward graduation.
• Provides student support services and case management.
• Motivates students to focus on their graduation plan.
• Encourages parent and community involvement.
• Connects parents and students with appropriate school and community resources.
• Secures supplemental academic services for students.
• Implements school wide dropout prevention programs and interventions.
• Analyzes data to identify at-risk students.
• Assists in maintaining records and files; ensures that files contain all required documentation. Gathers data for and assists in preparing program reports.
• Provides clerical assistance in school office. Answers the telephone and routes callers or takes messages.  Greets and assists office visitors. 
• Provides supervision of students; acts as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behavior, maintains order, ensures that students follow rules and regulations. Monitors behavior and mediates disputes, implements behavior plans in school and in school related activities as directed, administers discipline as authorized.
• Performs related duties as assigned consistent with the intent and scope of the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic subject areas, such as spelling, writing, reading and arithmetic.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with children in a positive and confident manner.
• Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations.
• Ability to organize activities.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to be fair and consistent when working with children.
• Ability to use general office machines and familiar with computers and appropriate software.
• Ability to learn effective instructional methods for special needs students.
• Ability to learn data collection and test scoring procedures.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to work independently and organize activities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff.
• Ability to lift and carry children weighing up to 50 pounds.

Education and Experience

State Requirements:

o High School Diploma

o Completion of at least two years of study (70 quarter credits) at an institution of higher education; or

o Hold an Associate’s degree or higher; or

o Ability to pass the Para-Pro test to demonstrate knowledge and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing    and mathematics, and

o Ability to complete new state-mandated Fundamental Course of Study (FCS).

• Experience working with school-aged children.
• Experience in a school setting desirable.
• Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic and language diversity.
• Successful WA State Patrol and FBI fingerprinting clearance.
• Proof of MMR immunization (if born 1/1/1957 or later).
• I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
• Completion of all district-required trainings within thirty (30) calendar days from hire date.

Licenses / Special Requirements

• Must complete training in First Aid and CPR as required by the District.
• Complete mandatory online safety training within 30 days of hire and annually as required.
• Requires fingerprinting and criminal record check for felonies and child abuse.

Working Conditions

Experiences frequent interruptions; clerical work requires dexterity and precision.  Occasionally required to work outdoors in inclement weather and to deal with angry or distraught students.  Exposed to infectious disease.

Physical Requirements Include:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Reports to: 

Reports to the building Principal.  Receives direction from special education teachers, classroom teachers, library coordinator and/or program coordinator.

Conditions:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

DISCLOSURES:
San Juan Island School District does not discriminate in recruitment or any programs/activities on the ba-sis 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 employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Coordinator |Faith Knight, Human Resources Director | (360) 370 -7904 | faithknight@sjisd.org, Section 504/ADA Coordina-tor |Becky Mudd Bell, Special Services Director | (360) 370 -7911 | beckybell@sjisd.org, Civil Rights Com-pliance Coordinator Faith Knight, Human Resources Director | (360) 370 -7904 | faithknight@sjisd.org

Classification History:

Updated May 2018

Updated (template) Jan 2021

Updated October 2023

Updated November 2023