Substitute Paraprofessional - Port Orchard, WA

Job Description

Job Description

An educational setting is seeking a Substitute Paraprofessional who meets state-level certification thresholds and brings proven classroom support experience. This role involves stepping into instructional support and student supervision during absences of regular paraprofessional staff.

Responsibilities / Duties :

Provide instructional assistance under the direction of certified teachers during day-to-day substitute assignments

Work with small groups or individual students to reinforce curriculum in reading, writing, math, and other subjects

Assist with the preparation and organization of instructional materials and classroom learning centers

Monitor student behavior, especially during transitions, lunch / recess, or non-instructional times, and support positive behavior strategies

Record observations of student participation, behavior and progress and communicate relevant information to teacher or coordinator

Adapt to different classroom environments, grade levels and instructional styles with flexibility

Qualifications / Desired Experience :

Minimum : test score of 455 or higher OR Pearson assessment score of 220 or higher

AND one of the following : Associate of Arts degree OR 72 quarter hours / 48 semester hours of college credit

Previous paraprofessional experience in a K-12 setting is required

Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build rapport with students and instructional staff

Reliability, flexibility and readiness to accept short-notice substitute assignments

Professional demeanor, confidentiality and adherence to school protocols

If you meet the above criteria and are looking for flexible substitute opportunities to support student learning and classroom operations, please submit your résumé along with a brief summary of your paraprofessional experience and availability.

Hours are not guaranteed and shifts will be offered on an as-needed basis according to school needs.