Tumwater - Paraprofessional 26-27

Tumwater School District•Tumwater, WA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Tumwater School District is hiring a paraprofessional at Tumwater Middle School for a one-year-only position. The schedule is 6.5 hours per day for 193 days per year, following the regular district calendar. The role supports students individually or in small groups and may involve academic, behavioral, recreational, personal-care, health-room, library, playground, lunchroom, or bus-related duties, depending on the assignment. The paraprofessional works with teachers, specialized staff, students, families, and the broader school community, while helping maintain a safe and orderly environment. The position reports to a department supervisor and/or building administrator and is evaluated by the building administrator. The district salary schedule lists pay of $26.84–$35.42; the posting does not specify the pay period.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
ESSA certification is required for all positions, except bus-supervision-only duties; qualification 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 is required for paraprofessionals providing 1:1 support or working in a self-contained setting.
First Aid/CPR certification is 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 into 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 and restraint.
Willingness to be trained in assigned duties and learn new skills.
Enthusiasm and appreciation for students’ individual characteristics.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, 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.
Ability to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual candidates are preferred for multilingual paraprofessional positions.

Responsibilities

Work with individuals 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 transfers to and from wheelchairs, toileting, diapering, personal hygiene, and feeding.
Provide motor therapy activities as requested and assigned by a nurse, therapist, or teacher.
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 and according to site procedures.
Participate as a member of a student de-escalation or 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, and buses, as assigned.
Perform health-room duties and lead or back up the health room when appropriately trained, as assigned.
Operate bus lifts, load and unload wheelchairs, and secure students in restraints or lap belts, as required by the position.
Monitor and maintain records and reports, correct and chart student work, and prepare materials and records related to IEP and multilingual services, as assigned.
Duplicate and construct site materials and order equipment, such as health-room, playground, or library equipment.
Maintain confidentiality regarding student and staff information.
Establish and maintain 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.