Paraeducator - Able @ Shaw Middle School, 7 Hrs, Cont.

Spokane Public Schools•Shaw Middle School - Spokane, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Spokane Public Schools staff member, you'll uphold our commitment to creating a loving and collaborative learning community where all students belong and thrive. We are looking for team members who embrace differences, have a desire to work with a diverse community of learners, have a heart for the humans they serve, work as a team, grow and reflect through feedback, are lifelong learners and positive problem solvers. Autism Behavior Learning Environment (ABLE) Paraeducator Understanding of Autism and behavior interventions. Ability to complete Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) and district de-escalation training. Ability to work with challenging and physically aggressive students. Support structured routines, visual schedules, and individualized reinforcement systems. Implement communication supports (AAC, visuals, modeling) as directed. Collect and record student data as directed by the teacher or specialist to support progress monitoring and decision-making. Hours/Day: 7 Continuing Role Daily Start/End times: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Anticipated Start Date: August 20, 2026

Requirements

Demonstrated ability and aptitude to perform the responsibilities listed.
Must provide high school diploma (or equivalent) AND 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits from an accredited college, AA or BA degree, OR pass an academically rigorous assessment.
Must complete Core Competencies within one year if hired into a Paraeducator position (refer to the ESS Collective Bargaining Agreement).
Demonstrated interest in working with students with a broad range of disabilities.
Ability to respond appropriately to aggressive and physical behaviors.
Have successfully completed or be willing to complete the District de-escalation/soft restraint training.
Must demonstrate initial competency level as measured by instructor observation.
Willing and physically capable of kneeling, bending, and working or sitting on the floor with students; running after students, based on student needs.
Provide personal care assistance to students including, but not limited to, feeding, tube feeding (with training), toileting and diapering, based on student needs.
Must pass the District strength and agility screening test, when necessary and based on student needs.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Heavier lifting will utilize a two-person lift or assistive devices.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of students, teachers, parents, and administrators while maintaining confidentiality.
Relates positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
Demonstrated ability to follow directions, carry out routines, and implement interventions as directed by certificated staff or supervisors.
Basic computer skills required.
Proficiency in basic communication skills and ability to see, hear, and listen to the teacher and students throughout the classroom or school settings in order to supervise and maintain a safe environment for a diverse group of students.
Must have access to reliable transportation.
A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees

Nice To Haves

One year of successful work experience, training, or school district experience with students or adults with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction in core academic areas designed by the teachers/specialists.
Assist the special education teacher/general education teacher in the implementation of the student Individual Education Plan, including student accommodations and modifications.
Assist the teacher in preparing materials and collecting and recording data.
Participate as a contributing member of a collaborative team.
Assist the teacher in implementing behavioral and social skills programs as designed and supervised by certificated staff.
Under the supervision of certificated staff, implement the district de-escalation and soft-restraint techniques as needed.
Assist students with physical and mobility needs and personal care.
Assist secondary students with pre-vocational and transition activities.
Manage student equipment and assistive technology as needed.
Supervise and promote safety of students in multiple settings.
Administer, monitor, and document medication following the District policy/procedures and student health care plan, as needed.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
Additional benefits may include vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.
Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options.
Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee.
The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).
Benefit eligible Spokane Public Schools employees and their dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.
School District Employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan.
Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement.
When employees meet plan requirements and retire, they are guaranteed a monthly benefit for the rest of their life from the employer-funded pension.
Employees can also participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b) retirement plan through the District’s plan manager, OMNI.