Tumwater - 1:1 Paraprofessional 26-27

Tumwater School District•Tumwater, WA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Tumwater School District is hiring a 1:1 Paraprofessional for Michael T. Simmons Elementary. This is a one-year-only position scheduled for 3.5 hours per day and 193 days per year, following the regular district calendar. The role provides individualized or small-group support to students, implementing accommodations and services as defined by IEPs, 504 plans, Title, LAP, or multilingual services. Duties vary according to the position’s assignment and student needs and may include academic, behavioral, recreational, personal-care, health-room, supervision, or mobility support. The paraprofessional works with teachers, special-service staff, students, families, and the school community to foster a safe and orderly learning environment. The role requires maintaining confidentiality, following district policies and procedures, keeping relevant records, and performing other related non-custodial duties as assigned. The position must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
ESSA certification is required for all positions; it may be met by an associate degree or higher, at least 72 college quarter credits, or an ETS test. Bus-supervision-only duties are excluded from this requirement.
Strong written and verbal English skills.
Washington State driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel between schools if required.
CPI training is required for paraprofessionals providing 1:1 support and working in a self-contained setting.
First Aid/CPR certification is required for health-room duties and may be required for special education, playground, or behavior-support duties.
Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed and experience working with children.
When required by the position, sufficient strength, balance, and mobility to transfer a motorically disabled person weighing 100 pounds into and out of a wheelchair with assistance.
Ability to carry students weighing up to 75 pounds and to climb or jump from emergency exits.
Ability to work with children with a variety of disabilities.
Training in student de-escalation and restraint.
Willingness to be trained 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, with appropriate training, to use office equipment and enter data and other information into school software programs.

Nice To Haves

For multilingual paraprofessional positions, bilingual candidates will be given preference.

Responsibilities

Implement accommodations and supports for individuals or small groups as defined by IEPs, 504 plans, Title, LAP, or multilingual services.
Attend to assigned student personal-care needs, which may include wheelchair transfers, toileting, diapering, hygiene, and feeding.
Provide motor-therapy activities when requested and assigned by a nurse, therapist, or teacher.
Work with students with severe needs or medical fragility, as assigned.
Recognize student needs and provide appropriate strategies and interventions.
Address discipline positively according to site procedures and participate on a student de-escalation or restraint team when required.
Assist classroom teachers and provide small-group or individual academic instruction based on student needs.
Perform assigned playground, lunchroom, bus, library, or health-room duties.
When required, operate bus lifts, load and unload wheelchairs, and secure students using restraints or lap belts.
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 rapport with visitors, staff, parents, students, and administrators; communicate effectively with students, parents, and the school community.
Help maintain a safe and orderly environment and follow district policies and procedures.
Attend planning meetings with teachers and special-service staff when requested.
Perform other assigned paraprofessional, non-custodial, job-related duties.