Paraeducator - Di @ Salk Middle School, 7 Hrs, Cont.

Spokane Public Schools • Salk Middle School - Spokane, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Spokane Public Schools is seeking a Paraeducator to provide flexible, building-based support across students, classrooms, and settings. The role supports implementation of academic, behavioral, social-emotional, executive functioning, and independence strategies identified in IEPs, 504 plans, behavior intervention plans, MTSS interventions, and other student support plans. The Paraeducator helps students access instruction, routines, transitions, inclusion opportunities, and participation in general education and specialized settings while promoting independence, self-regulation, engagement, and skill generalization.

The position includes assisting with personal care, mobility, adaptive supports, delegated health tasks, and medication as trained and assigned. The Paraeducator monitors and documents student data, uses assistive technology and behavior strategies, collaborates with school staff and service providers, and completes required safety and de-escalation training. This is a continuing role at Salk Middle School, scheduled for 7 hours per day, with daily hours of 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The anticipated start date is ASAP. Work days and hours may change based on program and district needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, and 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits from an accredited college, an associate or bachelor's degree, or passing an academically rigorous assessment.
• Demonstrated ability and aptitude to perform the responsibilities of the position.
• Complete Core Competencies within one year if hired into a Paraeducator position.
• Ability to respond appropriately to aggressive and physical behaviors.
• Successfully complete, or be willing to complete, district de-escalation and soft-restraint training; demonstrate initial competency as measured by instructor observation.
• Physical ability to kneel, bend, work or sit on the floor with students, and run after students based on student needs.
• Ability to provide personal care assistance, including feeding, tube feeding with training, toileting, and diapering, based on student needs.
• 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 professionally with students, teachers, parents, and administrators while maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to relate positively to youth and adults from varied 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 supervise and maintain a safe environment.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Fingerprint background check required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in core academic areas as designed by teachers and specialists.
• Assist teachers with implementing student 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 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, including feeding, toileting, and other care based on student needs.
• Assist secondary students with pre-vocational and transition activities.
• Manage student equipment and assistive technology as needed.
• Supervise students and promote their safety across multiple settings.
• Administer, monitor, and document medication according to district procedures and student health care plans, as needed.
• Support academic, behavioral, executive functioning, social-emotional, and independence strategies identified in student support plans.
• Help students access instruction, classroom routines, transitions, inclusion opportunities, and participation in general education and specialized settings.
• Monitor, collect, and document student data as directed to help teams evaluate and adjust supports.
• Collaborate with administrators, case managers, counselors, teachers, and related service providers to adjust support.
• Complete required CPI, de-escalation, and assigned safety training.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage through the SEBB Program for eligible employees.
• Standard life and AD&D insurance at no cost to the employee.
• Additional employee-paid benefits may include Dependent Care Assistance Program, supplemental life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability insurance, and a Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement.
• Free, confidential counseling, consultation, and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program for eligible employees and dependent family members.
• Participation in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems public pension plan, with lifetime pension or hybrid pension and investment options.
• Voluntary retirement savings options, including the DRS Deferred Compensation Program and a district 403(b) plan.
• Vacation, sick, and personal days and paid holidays may be available according to applicable collective bargaining agreements.

What This Job Offers

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