Tumwater - 1:1 Preschool Paraprofessional 26-27

Tumwater School District•Tumwater, WA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Tumwater School District is hiring a 1:1 Preschool Paraprofessional for Black Lake Elementary. This is a one-year-only position scheduled for 3.25 hours per day and 150 days per year, following the regular district calendar. Pay is $27.84–$36.42 according to the Tumwater School District Salary Schedule E. The position remains open until filled, and the district may make a hiring decision after the initial screening. The paraprofessional provides individualized support to a preschool student, implementing accommodations and supports specified in an IEP, 504 plan, Title, LAP, or multilingual services. Duties may include academic and recreational support, behavior intervention, personal care, assistance with mobility and feeding, and work with students with severe needs or medical fragility. The role may also involve supporting teachers, maintaining student records and materials, supervising students, and helping maintain a safe and orderly school environment. The employee reports to the Department Supervisor and/or Building Administrator and is evaluated by the Building Administrator. The district provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
ESSA certification, met through an associate or higher degree, at least 72 college quarter credits, or the ETS test; the posting excludes bus-supervision-only duties 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 for paraprofessionals providing 1:1 support and working in a self-contained setting.
First Aid/CPR certification for health-room duties; it may be required for special education, playground, and behavior-support duties.
Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed and experience working with children.
Sufficient strength, balance, and mobility to 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 work with children who have a variety of disabilities.
Training in student de-escalation/restraint.
Willingness to receive training in assigned duties and learn new skills.
Enthusiasm and appreciation for the unique individual characteristics of students.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, respond to emergencies, and work in a stressful environment.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability, with appropriate training, to use a variety of office equipment and enter data and other information into school software programs.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual candidates will be given preference for multilingual paraprofessional positions.

Responsibilities

Work with individuals or small groups to implement accommodations and support defined by an IEP, 504 plan, 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 as requested and assigned by a nurse, therapist, or teacher.
Work with students with severe needs or medical fragility, as required by the position.
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 duties such as library assistance, playground, lunchroom, and bus supervision, and health-room support as assigned.
Operate bus lifts, load and unload wheelchairs, and secure students using restraints or lap belts when required.
Monitor and maintain records and reports, correct and chart work, and prepare materials and maintain records related to IEP and multilingual services as required.
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 enforce district policies and procedures.
Attend planning meetings with teachers and special-service staff as requested.
Communicate effectively with students, parents, and the school community.
Perform other assigned paraprofessional, non-custodial, job-related duties.
Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.