Location
Pasco, WA | United States
Job description
Nueva Esperanza Leadership Academy (NELA) Instructional Para Educator
Broetje Family Trust is an association of three foundations collectively stewarding a family legacy of "bearing fruit that will last" through servant leadership, community building, and philanthropy. NELA is an initiative of Vista Hermosa Foundation. NELA teaches and models servant leadership and social-emotional learning to encourage students to develop their God-given gifts and talents in community.
Nueva Esperanza Leadership Academy (NELA) is a private Christian school, located in Pasco, Washington. T he Instructional Para Educator assists the teachers in creating a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students. To accomplish these tasks, the instructional Para Educator works closely with the instructional staff and Principal of NELA. The Instructional Para Educator is a salaried position, paid year round and comprised of 189-day work calendar.
Accountability:
Para Educators at Nueva Esperanza Leadership Academy are accountable to the NELA Principal and to their partner Teachers.
Jurisdiction:
Para Educators have, with the cooperation of the Teachers and the Principal, jurisdiction over any students at any time or any place within the school.
Qualifications:
- Belief that all children are capable of success and worthy of love - no exceptions!
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Clear criminal background check
NELA Para Educators must also have, or be systematically working toward, one or more of the following:
- A qualifying score of 461 or higher on the Education Testing Service Para Pro Assessment
- An Associate's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university
- 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at or above the 100 level from an accredited college or university
- A completed apprenticeship as a Para Educator in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council
Essential Functions:
- Assist in facilitating the Christian, social-emotional, academic, and servant leadership development of students.
- Assist in establishing a positive holistic learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students in a trauma-informed manner.
- Ensure all activities conform to NELA guidelines and classroom expectations.
- Communicate effectively with all team members, using NELA's Vision for Conflict.
- React to change productively and carry out all assigned duties.
- Appropriately operate all classroom and school equipment.
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with others.
- Serve as a substitute for Teachers, other Para Educators, and office staff as needed.
- Support NELA's mission, vision, and philosophy.
- Demonstrate regular attendance.
- React positively to supervision and constructive feedback.
Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:
- Work in multiple settings and locations.
- Work in noisy and crowded environments.
- Work in both indoor and outdoor settings (year-round).
- Good physical agility which requires the following:
- Frequent bending
- Sitting
- Standing
- Walking
- Kneeling
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a translator (only if hired as a bilingual Para Educator).
- Assist in instruction and supervision of students. This may involve supporting assignment completion, reading material aloud, explaining directions/concepts, and administering tests.
- Set up and lead students in activities prepared by the supervising teacher.
- Tutor students as directed.
- Assist with small group instruction.
- Provide teacher support by monitoring student progress and behavior.
- Assist in modification of classroom materials.
- Monitor student lunch and recess times, and transitions to and from these activities.
- Escort and supervise students to and from various school facilities and areas. When necessary, escort students on field trips.
- Assist students in playing games and with proper use of playground equipment.
- Use trauma informed techniques for behavior management and to maintain a positive school and classroom environment.
- Motivate students through effective communication and evaluative feedback.
- Set and maintain high expectations for student achievement and behavior.
- Assist in providing for the general physical and emotional needs of students.
- Prepare instructional materials and supplies.
- Various administrative activities such as taking attendance, recording absences, grading papers, greeting guests, answering phones, etc., as needed.
- Attend staff and instructional team meetings.
- Assist in maintenance and inventory of materials.
- Assist in safeguarding confidential information.
- Other duties as assigned by the Principal or supervising Teacher.
Salary and Benefits:
The salary for this position is $33,000. Benefits include private school environment with small class sizes, Christian environment with daily Bible lessons and a weekly chapel, paid time off and sick leave, medical insurance, and 401(k) plan (after 90 days of service).
Vista Hermosa Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The position is open until filled.
COVID-19 considerations: Following WA state and CDC guidelines
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