Paraprofessional- Middle School Supervisory

Paraprofessional Class: Supervisory Paraprofessional
Building Location: Discovery Middle School
Hours per day: 7

Position Overview

Discovery Middle School is seeking a dedicated, student-centered Supervisory Paraprofessional to support the Physical Education Department. The primary responsibility of this role is to maintain a safe, respectful, and structured environment in the female locker room and physical education activity spaces, including assisting with supervision during swimming units.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Duties

• Locker Room Supervision & Safety:
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• Provide active adult supervision in the female locker room before, during, and after physical education class periods and passing times.
• Enforce school rules, expectations, and behavioral guidelines to ensure student safety, privacy, and orderliness.
• Monitor locker room.

• Swimming Unit Support:
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• Assist PE instructors with deck supervision, student line-ups, and locker room transitions during swimming units.
• Help enforce pool safety rules, equipment management, and active deck surveillance alongside classroom teachers.

• Physical Education Department Assistance:
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• Assist PE staff with general supervision during indoor gym activities and outdoor field units.
• Aid in the setup, distribution, inventory, and teardown of physical education equipment.
• Help monitor students needing accommodations, minor refocusing, or medical/rest breaks during class.

• General Building Support:
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• Maintain open communication with physical education teachers and building administration regarding student behavior, safety concerns, or equipment needs.
• Assist with hallway monitoring during passing periods adjacent to the locker rooms and gymnasiums.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education & Experience:
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• High School Diploma or equivalent required; prior experience working with middle school-aged youth preferred.

• Certifications (Recommended, Not Required):
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• Red Cross (or equivalent) Lifeguard Certification is highly recommended.
• First Aid and CPR/AED Certification is highly recommended. (Note: District training options may be available for interested candidates.)

• Skills & Competencies:
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• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with middle school students and adult staff.
• Ability to maintain calm, decisive, and positive authority in high-density student areas.
• High degree of discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment regarding student privacy.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Ability to stand, walk, and move across gymnasium floors, pool decks, and outdoor athletic fields for extended periods.
• Comfort working in humid pool environments during swimming units.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move physical education equipment (up to 25–30 lbs).

Compensation: $21.70 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
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• Choose from 3 plan offerings
• District contribution as noted in Collective Bargaining Agreement

• Dental Insurance
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• District contribution as noted in Collective Bargaining Agreement

• Paid leave as noted in the Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Group Life Insurance paid for by the District
• Long-Term Disability
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• Employees are required to enroll and pay for this benefit

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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• No cost to employees

• Voluntary Benefits (Employee-Paid):
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• Voluntary Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Vision insurance
• Pet insurance
• Aflac offerings:
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• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity
• Accident
• Ben Extend