Tumwater - 1:1/Gen Ed Paraprofessional 26-27

Tumwater School District • Tumwater, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Tumwater School District No. 33 is hiring a 1:1/General Education Paraprofessional at Tumwater Hill Elementary for a one-year-only position. The schedule is 6.5 hours per day on the regular district calendar, with pay of $26.84–$36.42 according to the district salary schedule. The position remains open until filled.

The paraprofessional supports individual students or small groups with accommodations and services identified in IEPs, 504 plans, Title, LAP, or multilingual services. Duties vary by assignment and may include academic, recreational, behavioral, personal-care, health-room, supervision, and mobility support. The role works with teachers, special-service staff, students, families, and the school community, and helps maintain a safe, orderly, and confidential learning environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• ESSA certification, satisfied by an associate degree or higher, at least 72 college quarter credits, or an ETS test.
• Strong written and verbal English skills.
• Washington State driver's license and reliable transportation for travel between schools if required.
• CPI training for paraprofessionals providing 1:1 support or working in a self-contained setting.
• First Aid/CPR certification for health-room duties; it may also be required for special education, playground, and behavior-support duties.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
• Demonstrated aptitude for the work and experience working with children.
• Ability to work with children with a variety of disabilities.
• Training in student de-escalation/restraint, and willingness to train in assigned duties and learn new skills.
• Enthusiasm and appreciation for students' individual characteristics.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member, respond to emergencies, and work in a stressful environment.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to use a variety of office equipment and, with appropriate training, enter data and other information into school software.
• Sufficient strength, balance, and mobility to safely transfer a motorically disabled person weighing 100 pounds into and out of a wheelchair with assistance, as required by the position.
• Physical ability to carry students weighing up to 75 pounds and to climb or jump from emergency exits.
• Ability to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual candidates are preferred for multilingual paraprofessional positions.

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals or small groups to implement academic, recreational, behavioral, and other accommodations or support specified by IEPs, 504 plans, Title, LAP, or multilingual services.
• Attend to assigned student personal-care needs, which may include transfers to and from wheelchairs, toileting, diapering, hygiene, and feeding.
• Provide motor-therapy activities as requested by a nurse, therapist, or teacher.
• Work with students with severe needs or who are medically fragile, as assigned.
• Recognize individual student needs and provide appropriate strategies and interventions.
• Address discipline positively according to site procedures and participate on student de-escalation or restraint teams when required.
• Assist classroom teachers and provide small-group or individual instruction based on student needs.
• Provide library assistance and supervise playgrounds, lunchrooms, or buses as assigned.
• Perform health-room duties, including lead or backup coverage when appropriately trained and assigned.
• Operate bus lifts, load and unload wheelchairs, and secure students with restraints or lap belts when required.
• Monitor and maintain records and reports, correct and chart student work, and prepare materials and records related to IEP and multilingual services as assigned.
• Duplicate and construct site materials and order equipment as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student and staff information.
• Establish and maintain positive rapport with visitors, staff, parents, students, and administrators.
• Foster and maintain a safe and orderly environment and follow district policies and procedures.
• Attend planning meetings with teachers and special-service staff when requested.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and the school community.
• Perform other assigned paraprofessional, non-custodial, job-related duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED