Tumwater - Paraprofessional 26-27

Tumwater School District•Tumwater, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Tumwater School District No. 33 is hiring a paraprofessional at Tumwater Hill Elementary for a temporary position. The schedule is 3 hours per day, Monday through Thursday, on the regular district calendar. The pay rate is $26.84–$35.42, according to Tumwater School District Salary Schedule E. The position remains open until filled, and the district may make a hiring decision after initial screening. The job description may change as the employer’s needs and job requirements change. Paraprofessionals support students individually or in small groups by implementing accommodations and services specified in IEPs, 504 plans, Title, LAP, or multilingual services. Duties vary by assignment and may include student personal care, academic instruction, behavior support, supervision, health-room or library assistance, and support for students with disabilities or medical needs. The role also involves maintaining a safe and orderly environment, keeping records, communicating with the school community, and following district policies and procedures. Paraprofessionals are responsible to a department supervisor and/or building administrator and are evaluated by the building administrator. The district provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the ADA and applicable Washington State law.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
ESSA certification required for all positions, except bus-supervision-only duties. Certification may be met through an associate or higher degree, at least 72 college quarter credits, or the ETS test.
Strong written and verbal English skills.
Washington State driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel between schools if required.
CPI training required for paraprofessionals providing 1:1 support or working in a self-contained setting.
First Aid/CPR certification required for health-room duties and may be required for special education, playground, and behavior-support duties.
Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed.
Experience working with children.
Sufficient strength, balance, and mobility to safely transfer a motorically disabled person weighing 100 pounds in and out of a wheelchair with assistance, as required by the position.
Physical ability to carry students weighing up to 75 pounds and to climb or jump from emergency exits.
Ability to work with children who have a variety of disabilities.
Training in student de-escalation/restraint.
Willingness to be trained in assigned duties and learn new skills.
Enthusiasm and appreciation for the unique individual characteristics of students.
Ability to work independently and as a team member, respond to emergencies, and work in a stressful environment.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability, with appropriate training, to use a variety of office equipment and enter data and other information into school software programs.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual candidates are preferred for multilingual paraprofessional positions.

Responsibilities

Work with individual students or small groups to implement accommodations and support defined by IEPs, 504 plans, Title, LAP, or multilingual services.
Attend to assigned student personal-care needs, which may include wheelchair transfers, toileting, diapering, hygiene, and feeding, as required by the position.
Provide motor therapy activities as requested and assigned by a nurse, therapist, or teacher, as required by the position.
Support students with severe needs or medical fragility, as required by the position.
Recognize individual student needs and provide appropriate strategies and interventions.
Address discipline positively according to site procedures.
Serve on a student de-escalation/restraint team, as required by the position.
Assist classroom teachers and provide individual or small-group academic instruction based on student needs.
Provide library assistance and supervise playgrounds, lunchrooms, or buses, as assigned.
Perform health-room duties or lead or back up the health room with appropriate training, as assigned.
Operate bus lifts; load and unload wheelchairs; and secure students using restraints or lap belts, as required by the position.
Monitor and maintain records and reports, and correct and chart student work.
Prepare materials and maintain records related to IEP and multilingual services, as required by the position.
Duplicate and construct site materials and order equipment for areas such as the health room, playground, or library.
Maintain confidentiality regarding student and staff information.
Establish and maintain positive rapport with visitors, staff, parents, students, and administrators.
Foster and maintain a safe and orderly environment, and know and enforce district policies and procedures.
Attend planning meetings with teachers and special-service staff when requested.
Communicate effectively with students, parents, and the school community.
Perform other assigned paraprofessional, non-custodial, job-related duties.
Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.