Paraeducator Aide I Kindergarten One Year Only (27 hrs/wk, Ends June 2027)

PARAEDUCATOR AIDE ISummary DescriptionJoin our team to support teaching staff in various instructional activities and supervise students both in school and on field trips. This role involves a mix of clerical support and student behavior management.Exemplary Duties/ResponsibilitiesAssist teaching staff with classroom activities.Type tests, correspondence, and reports.Correct student papers and homework.Distribute and collect classroom materials.Prepare classroom and audio-visual equipment.Order supplies and equipment.Maintain student and attendance records.Manage classroom bulletin boards.Count school lunch money.Supervise students during tests and observe their progress.Ensure safety and discipline by supervising students in various settings (playgrounds, lunchrooms, school halls, library, study halls, and during bus loading/unloading).Verify hall passes and enforce school rules.Operate common office machines and perform clerical duties as needed.When Assigned to Enrichment ActivitiesDevelop rapport with students and provide leadership.Be a role model of good sportsmanship.Apply discipline fairly and positively.Assist after-school programming staff.Collect classroom materials and prepare equipment.Maintain student and attendance records.Supervise students in various activities and settings.Ensure all students are accounted for and authorized to leave campus.Operate common office machines and perform clerical duties as needed.EMPLOYMENT STANDARDSEducation/ExperienceA high school diploma is desirable.A minimum of six (6) months of experience working with school-age youth is desirable for enrichment aide duties.Knowledge OfEducational principles and techniques.Student behavior and characteristics.Basic discipline and behavior modification techniques.Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.Basic mathematics.Current office methods and procedures, including filing and records management.Common office equipment and its usage.SkillsSecuring and maintaining the confidence and cooperation of students.Dealing tactfully with students, parents, and school personnel.Evaluating situations accurately and taking effective action.Teaching good sportsmanship.Typing with speed and accuracy.Spelling correctly.Reading, writing, and speaking English at a level required for successful job performance.Preparing and maintaining accurate and complete records, files, and summaries.Organizing and distributing instructional materials.Making mathematical computations.Operating various office equipment.Operating and maintaining audio-visual equipment.Understanding and carrying out oral and written instructions.Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.Providing leadership and developing rapport with students when assigned to enrichment aide duties.WORK ENVIRONMENTWork is performed in a classroom, office, and outdoor environments.Exposure to moderate noise levels.Interaction with students, parents, and school staff.May involve exposure to various weather conditions during outdoor supervision.PHYSICAL DEMANDSFrequent standing, walking, and sitting.Occasional bending, kneeling, and reaching.Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and act swiftly in emergency situations.Manual dexterity to operate office equipment and handle classroom materials.THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR.The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environment for all students, staff, and visitors. The District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use.Internal Job Number 2026-27-E262713SalaryGrade 13Sch A: $12.04 (entry step)Sch B: $14.46 (entry step)Salaries are subject to adjustment and may increase and decrease each fiscal year. New employees hired by Washoe County School District are normally placed on the entry step of the grade of the position. View the salary schedules here.Range/Grade 13Additional Job InformationThis position is a 27 hour per week, One Year Only (OYO) position ending June 2027. This position is grant-funded grant and is contingent upon continued funding. The hiring administrator may retain incumbent for the duration of the grant without re-advertising.Benefit packages are available for all employees, eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work 27.5 hours per week or more receive full benefits of the District which include but are not limited to;No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life InsuranceEmployees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums.Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation PayPublic Employees Retirement System (PERS). Contribution options will be explained in detail during the New Employee Orientation.Salary IncreasesLongevity BonusesGuidance ResourcesAnd More - Visit our Benefits page for more information.Temporary employees working less than 6 months do not receive benefits.New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire and every five years thereafter and will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Non-licensed employees will have $58.50 deduction when their fingerprints are completed every five years. Fingerprint fees are subject to change.The job offer is conditional until a report is returned from the FBI and Nevada Department of Public Safety that meets the standards of WCSD for employment purposes.Any applicant who would like to request a reasonable accommodation in any step of the selection process should contact Human Resources at (775) 348-0321.