Paraeducator - Building Itinerant (One Or More) @ Peperzak Middle School, 7 Hrs, Cont.

Spokane Public Schools • Carla Peperzak Middle School, WA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

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

The position includes supporting students with physical and mobility needs and personal care, using assistive technology and adaptive supports, monitoring and documenting student data, and collaborating with teachers, case managers, administrators, counselors, and related service providers. Work is under the direction and supervision of certificated staff and supervisors. The role may involve intermittent personal care, delegated health tasks, medication administration, physical assistance, lifting, toileting, and responding to aggressive or physical behaviors. Required safety and de-escalation training must be completed.

This is a continuing role scheduled for 7 hours per day, with daily start and end times of 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The schedule may change based on program and district needs. The anticipated start date is ASAP. Salary is Level 35 on the Paraeducator Salary Schedule.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus 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.
• Demonstrated ability and aptitude to perform the responsibilities of the position.
• Complete Core Competencies within one year of hire into a Paraeducator position.
• 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, and 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 their needs.
• Ability to provide personal care, including feeding, tube feeding after 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 a diverse group of students, teachers, parents, and administrators, while maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to relate positively to youth and adults of 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in core academic areas as designed by teachers and specialists.
• Assist special education and general education teachers in 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 as designed and supervised by certificated staff.
• Implement district de-escalation and soft-restraint techniques under the supervision of certificated staff, 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.
• Provide flexible support across assigned students and educational settings based on changing student, classroom, and building needs.
• Support academic, behavioral, executive-functioning, social-emotional, and independence strategies identified in student support plans.
• Assist students with instruction, classroom routines, transitions, inclusion, and participation across general education and specialized settings.
• Monitor, collect, and document student data as directed to help teams evaluate supports and adjust interventions.
• Collaborate with administrators, case managers, counselors, teachers, and related service providers.
• Complete required CPI, de-escalation, safety, and other assigned training.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage through SEBB for benefit-eligible employees.
• Standard life and AD&D insurance at no cost to the employee.
• Additional employee-paid benefits, including dependent care assistance, 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 benefit-eligible employees and their dependent family members.
• Participation in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems public pension plan, with a lifetime pension option or a hybrid pension and investment plan.
• Access to voluntary retirement savings programs, including the DRS Deferred Compensation Program and a district 403(b) plan.
• Vacation, sick, and personal days and paid holidays may be available in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
• Stipends and additional pay provisions may apply under the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

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