Tumwater - 1:1 Paraprofessional 26-27

Tumwater School District•Tumwater, WA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Tumwater School District No. 33 is hiring multiple 1:1 Paraprofessionals for Black Lake Elementary. This is a one-year-only position working 6.5 hours per day for 193 days per year. Paraprofessionals provide individual or small-group support to students according to their IEPs, 504 plans, Title or LAP services, or multilingual services. Duties vary by assignment and may include academic, recreational, behavioral, personal-care, health-room, supervision, and other student support responsibilities. The role may involve supporting students with disabilities, severe needs, or medical fragility, and may require assisting with transfers, toileting, feeding, motor therapy activities, or student de-escalation and restraint procedures. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and ESSA certification, which may be satisfied by an associate or higher degree, at least 72 college quarter credits, or an ETS test. CPI training is required for paraprofessionals providing 1:1 support and working in self-contained settings. Additional certifications may apply depending on duties. The employee reports to a Department Supervisor and/or Building Administrator and is evaluated by the Building Administrator. The position pays $27.84–$36.42 according to the Tumwater School District Salary Schedule E. The position will remain open until filled.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Bilingual candidates are preferred for multilingual paraprofessional positions.

Responsibilities

Work with individual students or small groups to provide accommodations and support specified in IEPs, 504 plans, Title or LAP services, 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 assigned by a nurse, therapist, or teacher.
Support students with severe needs or medical fragility, as required by the position.
Recognize individual student needs and provide appropriate strategies and interventions.
Address discipline positively and according to site procedures; participate in student de-escalation or restraint teams as required.
Assist classroom teachers and provide individual or small-group academic instruction based on student needs.
Perform duties such as library assistance, playground, lunchroom, or bus supervision, and health-room support as assigned.
Operate bus lifts, load and unload wheelchairs, and secure students using restraints or lap belts, as required.
Monitor and maintain records and reports, chart student work, prepare materials, and keep 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 rapport with visitors, staff, parents, students, and administrators; communicate effectively with students, parents, and the school community.
Help foster a safe and orderly environment and enforce district policies and procedures.
Attend planning meetings with teachers and special-service staff as requested.
Perform other assigned paraprofessional, non-custodial, job-related duties.