Paraeducator - Preschool @ Longfellow Elementary School, 7 Hrs, Cont.

Spokane Public Schools • Longfellow Elementary School - Spokane, WA

2d • 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. This is a para position working with students of disabilities in Preschool classrooms. Hours/Day: 7 Continuing Role. Daily Start/End times: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM. Anticipated Start Date: ASAP.

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 in a positive, professional, and confidential manner.
• 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.
• Vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.
• Additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) as negotiated.
• Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan.
• Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee.
• Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).
• Free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan.
• DRS Deferred Compensation Program or participation in a 403(b)-retirement plan through the district’s plan manager, OMNI.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree