Tumwater - 1:1 STEP Paraprofessional 26-27

Tumwater School District•Tumwater, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Tumwater School District No. 33 is hiring a 1:1 STEP Paraprofessional for East Olympia Elementary. This is a one-year-only position scheduled for 6.5 hours per day, 193 days per year, on the regular district calendar. The pay rate is $27.84–$36.42; the posting references benefit information but does not specify the benefits. The paraprofessional supports students individually or in small groups by implementing accommodations and services outlined in IEPs, 504 plans, Title, LAP, or multilingual services. Duties vary according to the assigned position and may include academic and recreational support, student personal care, behavior support, classroom assistance, supervision, health room duties, and supporting students with significant needs or medical fragility. The role also includes maintaining records and materials, communicating with students and the school community, and helping foster a safe and orderly environment. The position reports to the Department Supervisor and/or Building Administrator and is evaluated by the Building Administrator. The job description may change as employer needs and job requirements change.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
ESSA certification required for all positions other than bus-supervision-only duties; certification may be met through an associate or higher degree, at least 72 college quarter credits, or the ETS test.
Strong written and verbal English skills.
Washington State driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel between schools if required.
CPI training required for paraprofessionals providing 1:1 support and working in a self-contained setting.
First Aid/CPR certification required for health room duties and 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 safely transfer a motorically disabled person weighing 100 pounds in and out of a wheelchair with assistance, as required by the position.
Physical ability to carry students weighing up to 75 pounds and ability to climb or jump from emergency exits.
Ability to work with children with a variety of disabilities.
Training in student de-escalation/restraint.
Willingness to be trained in assigned duty areas 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

Bilingual candidates will be given preference for multilingual paraprofessional positions.

Responsibilities

Work with individuals or small groups to implement accommodations and support defined by IEPs, 504 plans, Title, LAP, or multilingual services for academics, recreation, behavior, and other needs.
Attend to assigned student personal care needs, which may include wheelchair transfers, toileting, diapering, personal hygiene, and feeding, as required by the position.
Provide motor therapy activities as assigned by a nurse, therapist, or teacher, as required by the position.
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 according to site procedures.
Serve on a student de-escalation/restraint team, as required by the position.
Assist classroom teachers and provide individual or small-group academic instruction according to student needs.
Provide library assistance and supervise playgrounds, lunchrooms, or buses, as assigned.
Perform health room duties, including leading or backing up the health room with appropriate training, as assigned.
Operate bus lifts, load and unload wheelchairs, and secure students in restraints or lap belts, as required by the position.
Monitor and maintain records and reports, correct and chart work, and prepare materials and records related to IEP and multilingual services, as assigned.
Duplicate and construct site materials and order equipment, such as for the health room, playground, or library.
Maintain confidentiality regarding student and staff information.
Establish and maintain 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.