Paraeducator - Bi @ North Central High School, 7 Hrs, Cont.

Spokane Public Schools • North Central High School - Spokane, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Spokane Public Schools is hiring a Behavior Intervention (BI) Paraeducator for the Special Design Program at North Central High School. The role supports students with moderate to severe behavior challenges and may involve elementary and secondary students. Paraeducators may be reassigned during the year based on student enrollment or other factors.

The position is a continuing role scheduled for 7 hours per day, with daily hours listed as 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. The anticipated start date is ASAP. Workdays and hours may change according to program and district needs. The position is on Level 35 of the Paraeducator salary schedule; the posting does not specify a salary amount.

The paraeducator provides instructional, behavioral, mobility, personal-care, and safety support under the direction and supervision of teachers, specialists, and other certificated staff. The role requires collaboration with students, staff, families, and building teams, as well as maintaining student confidentiality and implementing assigned plans and procedures.

A fingerprint background check is required for prospective employees. Spokane Public Schools states that it complies with federal and state nondiscrimination requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and either 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits from an accredited college, an associate or bachelor’s degree, or successful completion of an academically rigorous assessment.
• Complete Paraeducator Core Competencies within one year of hire.
• Demonstrated ability and aptitude to perform the listed responsibilities.
• Demonstrated interest in working with students with a broad range of disabilities.
• Ability to respond appropriately to aggressive and physical behaviors.
• Successfully completed or willingness to complete district de-escalation and soft-restraint training, with initial competency demonstrated through instructor observation.
• Willingness and physical ability to kneel, bend, and work or sit on the floor with students, and to run after students when their needs require it.
• Ability to provide personal care, including feeding, tube feeding after training, toileting, and diapering, as needed.
• Pass the district strength and agility screening test when necessary and based on student needs.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds; heavier lifting requires a two-person lift or assistive devices.
• Ability to work effectively and confidentially with diverse students, teachers, parents, and administrators in a positive and professional manner.
• Ability to relate positively to youth and adults from varying socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to follow directions, carry out routines, and implement interventions as directed by certificated staff or supervisors.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic communication skills and ability to see, hear, and listen to teachers and students throughout classroom or school settings to help supervise and maintain a safe environment.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Fingerprint background check required for prospective employees.

Nice To Haves

• One year of successful work experience, training, or school district experience with students or adults with disabilities is preferred.
• Experience working with students who require behavioral interventions, including verbal de-escalation.
• Ability to complete Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) and district de-escalation training.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional assistance in core academic areas as designed by teachers or specialists.
• Assist special education and general education teachers with implementing students’ Individual Education Plans, including accommodations and modifications.
• Assist teachers in preparing materials and collecting and recording data.
• Participate as a contributing member of a collaborative team.
• Implement behavioral and social skills programs as designed and supervised by certificated staff.
• Under certificated staff supervision, use 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 students and promote their safety in multiple settings.
• Administer, monitor, and document medication according to district procedures and student health care plans, as needed.
• Implement Behavior Intervention Plans, reinforcement systems, visual supports, and proactive behavior strategies.
• Collect and record student data as directed to support progress monitoring and decision-making.
• Collaborate with BI teachers and building teams to support consistent implementation of interventions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) for employees who meet eligibility requirements.
• Vacation, sick, and personal days, and paid holidays may be available in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
• Multiple medical plan options are offered through providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan.
• Vision and dental plan options, plus standard life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, are offered at no cost to the employee.
• Optional employee-paid benefits include Dependent Care Assistance Program, supplemental life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability insurance, and a Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement.
• Eligible employees and dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation, and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Participation in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems public pension plan, with a lifetime pension or hybrid pension and investment plan options.
• Voluntary retirement savings options include the DRS Deferred Compensation Program and a 403(b) plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED