Substitute Para Educator (Substitute placement is an on-call, as needed basis.)

Our District:

Pioneer School District serves approximately 750 P-8 students and encompasses a rural area east of Shelton in the South Puget Sound region. The district is mainly forested, accented by lakes and waterways with multiple recreational opportunities. Our community is known for having a strong commitment to supporting our schools and our students. Our district is committed to ensuring that every student achieves high levels of learning every day.  

Description:

The paraeducator substitute performs a variety of instructional and classroom support and student supervision duties for the purpose of assisting the school and teachers in instruction, supervision, and education of assigned students. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Greets visitors, parents, students, and staff in a welcoming manner. 
2. Performs supportive tasks for the classroom teacher, including: correcting daily work, recording grades, typing and/or photocopying classroom materials, laminating materials, setting-up bulletin boards, taking and recording attendance. 
3. Monitors and works with small groups of students on daily assignments and activities, which may include some direct instruction as planned by the classroom teacher. 
4. Maintains instructional or reference materials, equipment and/or files and records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable reference.
5. Monitors individuals and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. field trips, playground, classroom, computer lab, hallways, lunch room, health room, offices, bus, gymnasium, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring a safe and positive learning environment. 
6. Assists other personnel, as may be required, for the purpose of increasing staff capacity to implement identified student programs, including instructional and behavioral plans. This would include supporting other staff, as may be necessary, in any aspect of their assigned duties to supported students.
7. Maintains discipline in accordance with the classroom and school-wide discipline plans. 
8. Maintains confidentiality in communications regarding students, staff and parents.
9. Projects a professional image at all times.
10. Performs other duties as assigned by administrator(s).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Be at least 18 years of age; and
• Received a high school diploma or equivalent; and
• Valid Washington State Driver's License
• Criminal Justice/Fingerprint Clearance

POTENTIAL MODIFICATIONS: Employer handles this on a case by case basis.  

RESPONSIBLE TO:  Building administrator
SCHEDULE:  Pioneer School District Calendar
SALARY:  Pioneer School District Substitute Rate based on each position or type of position
CONTACT:  Human Resources - 360-426-9115

Benefits: This position is not eligible for benefits or union membership. Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance benefits, as administered by the School Employees Benefit Board (SEBB). Final benefit eligibility to be determined at time of hire.  Employees are eligible to enroll in the Department of Retirement Services (DRS) SERS plan (classified employees) or TERS plan (certificated employees), as well as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program. Employees receive sick leave, personal leave, and paid holidays as outlined in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Pioneer School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age and provides equal access to the Boys Scouts and other designated youth groups.  The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and Section 504 Compliance Coordinator: Amy Dahlberg, 360-427-2737, [email protected]. Address: 112 E. Spencer Lake Road, Shelton, WA 98584.  Title IX Coordinator:  Amy Koster, 360-426-9115, [email protected]. Address: 112 E. Spencer Lake Road, Shelton, WA 98584.

Complaint procedures can be found on website under Board Policy #3210 (students) and #5010 (employees).

The Pioneer School District will provide reasonable accommodations to enable persons with disabilities the opportunity to apply for open positions and to participate in District interview procedures.  Persons with disabilities or who need translation services are asked to notify the Human Resources Office at  360-426-9115 at least three days prior to the date on which the requested accommodation is needed.

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Classified Substitute
Reports to: Building Administrator
Elementary/Middle School
Our District:
Pioneer School District serves approximately 750 P-8 students and encompasses a rural area east of Shelton in the
South Puget Sound region. The district is mainly forested, accented by lakes and waterways with multiple recreational
opportunities. Our community is known for having a strong commitment to supporting our schools and our
students. Our district is committed to ensuring that every student achieves high levels of learning every day.
Description:
The paraeducator substitute performs a variety of instructional and classroom support and student supervision duties
for the purpose of assisting the school and teachers in instruction, supervision, and education of assigned students.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Greets visitors, parents, students, and staff in a welcoming manner.
2. Performs supportive tasks for the classroom teacher, including: correcting daily work, recording grades,
typing and/or photocopying classroom materials, laminating materials, setting-up bulletin boards, taking
and recording attendance.
3. Monitors and works with small groups of students on daily assignments and activities, which may include
some direct instruction as planned by the classroom teacher.
4. Maintains instructional or reference materials, equipment and/or files and records for the purpose of
ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable reference.
5. Monitors individuals and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. field trips, playground,
classroom, computer lab, hallways, lunch room, health room, offices, bus, gymnasium, etc.) for the
purpose of ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.
6. Assists other personnel, as may be required, for the purpose of increasing staff capacity to implement
identified student programs, including instructional and behavioral plans. This would include supporting
other staff, as may be necessary, in any aspect of their assigned duties to supported students.
7. Maintains discipline in accordance with the classroom and school-wide discipline plans.
8. Maintains confidentiality in communications regarding students, staff and parents.
9. Projects a professional image at all times.
10. Performs other duties as assigned by administrator(s).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
● Be at least 18 years of age; and
● Received a high school diploma or equivalent; and
● Valid Washington State Driver's License
● Criminal Justice/Fingerprint Clearance
POTENTIAL MODIFICATIONS: Employer handles this on a case by case basis.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Building administrator
SCHEDULE: Pioneer School District Calendar
SALARY: Pioneer School District Substitute Rate based on each position or type of position
CONTACT: Human Resources - 360-426-9115
Benefits: This position is not eligible for benefits or union membership. Employees (and their families) are eligible for
medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance benefits, as administered by the School Employees Benefit Board
(SEBB). Final benefit eligibility to be determined at time of hire. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Department
of Retirement Services (DRS) SERS plan (classified employees) or TERS plan (certificated employees), as well as the
DRS Deferred Compensation Program. Employees receive sick leave, personal leave, and paid holidays as outlined in
the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Pioneer School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, disability, or age and provides equal access to the Boys Scouts and other designated
youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged
discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and Section 504 Compliance Coordinator: Amy
Dahlberg, 360-427-2737, [email protected]. Address: 112 E. Spencer Lake Road, Shelton, WA 98584.
Title IX Coordinator: Amy Koster, 360-426-9115, [email protected]. Address: 112 E. Spencer Lake
Road, Shelton, WA 98584.
Complaint procedures can be found on website under Board Policy #3210 (students) and #5010 (employees).
The Pioneer School District will provide reasonable accommodations to enable persons with disabilities the
opportunity to apply for open positions and to participate in District interview procedures. Persons with disabilities or
who need translation services are asked to notify the Human Resources Office at 360-426-9115 at least three days
prior to the date on which the requested accommodation is needed.

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