Paraeducator - In-School Suspension

Date Posted: 10/6/2026

Closing Date: 10/12/2026

This position's responsibilities are to supervise students assigned to after-school detention, to maintain attendance and discipline records, and to perform a variety of tasks related to in-school suspension.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Depending upon the individual assignment, the Paraeducator - In-School Suspension performs all or a combination of several of the following functions:

• Supervises students assigned to after school detention; monitors student behavior. Correct behaviors and maintains discipline according to established policies and procedures. Instructs students in behavioral rules and codes for student safety, socialization and individual growth.
• Processes disciplinary notices according to established procedures; mails to appropriate parent or guardian; maintains records in student files and on computer.
• Enters attendance data into computer; runs required reports; checks on student absences for accuracy as needed; calls parents as necessary.
• Prepares and mails deficiency notices each semester; tracks absences of at-risk students. Contacts students assigned to program as reminder of responsibility; completes form for teacher assignments; maintains records.
• Enters data and prints lists for honor level program. Inputs demerit slips and discipline records into computer daily. Notifies teachers of students who are prohibited from participating in assemblies, dances and after-school activities. Prints out reward slips for top honor level students.
• Monitors students in lunchroom who have been assigned to lunch detention. May supervise students who are required to eat lunch in detention room.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Assigns and maintains lockers for students.
• Supervises student behavior in hallways; maintains orderly movement.
• Collects homework assignment and books for students who are absent from school due to illness or suspension.
• Prepares, duplicates, collates and distributes materials; operates a variety of office equipment.
• May serve on various district committees and/or departmental work teams. Models appropriate and cooperative behavior, including protecting confidential information, consistent with district ethical guidelines.
• Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the school principal or assigned administrator.

MENTAL DEMANDS

May experience frequent interruptions; required to deal with a wide range of student behaviors and academic abilities; required to track a wide range of student actions; may occasionally deal with distraught or difficult student.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

May sit for prolonged periods; may stand for prolonged periods; may be exposed to visual display terminal; potentially exposed to ordinary infectious diseases carried by students.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Education, training, skills, and experience necessary to carry out the assignment, with experience working with at risk adolescents preferred; experience maintaining detailed records and operating a personal computer preferred.

Allowable Substitutions

Not applicable.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated skill in reading, writing and communicating. Skill in effective behavior management techniques. Ability to deal with students in a warm and confident manner. Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments. Ability to organize activities. Ability to follow and give instructions. Ability to be fair and consistent when working with students. Knowledge of student safety rules and procedures. Knowledge of "at-risk" student behavior. Ability to learn the use of computers and various software packages. Ability to learn the operation of general office machines. Ability to maintain accurate records. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff.

Licenses/Special Requirements

Requires fingerprinting and background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury or neglect of a minor. Must complete training in and adhere to district infection control plan.

PSE UNIT AFFILIATION

Paraeducator/Special Services

WAGES AND BENEFITS

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Non-Discrimination Policy

Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance / Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator, Darius Alexander, View email address on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io; Title IX Coordinator, Mel Boyd, View email address on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io; and 504 Coordinator, Melissa Munson-Merritt, View email address on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io. All individuals may be reached at this address: 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: bethelsd.org.