HomeLink Specialist

Deer Park School District #414

Position: HomeLink Specialist

School Year: 2026-2027

Hours: 1-15 hours per week

Program Context

Home Link Specialists design and facilitate weekly, hour-long enrichment classes over the course of a semester. Classes are developed around a specialist’s skills, strengths, or areas of interest and are delivered once per week for the duration of the semester.

Academic offerings, as determined by certificated staff, may include extended weekly class time along with additional learning activities completed at home under family supervision to meet required instructional time.

Position Summary

A Deer Park Home Link Specialist serves as a community-based educator who supports student engagement and enrichment within the Home Link program. Specialists design and facilitate weekly, hour-long enrichment experiences and supervised learning opportunities for students, working in coordination with certificated staff to support a positive and inclusive environment. This position is for 1-15 hours per week, depending on the needs of the program and the building principal.

Essential Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate weekly, hour-long enrichment activities in a variety of settings, drawing on individual skills, strengths, and areas of interest.
• Develop and deliver a sequence of enrichment experiences over the course of a semester centered on a selected topic or skill area.
• Prepare materials and organize learning environments to support student engagement and participation.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment that supports student engagement.
• Provide appropriate supervision of students and support positive behavior through effective group management strategies.
• Coordinate with oversight consultants and certificated staff as needed to support student participation and program implementation.
• Accurately enter and maintain student attendance records in the student information system (e.g., ALEx).
• Participate in required staff meetings, trainings, and program activities.
• Adhere to district policies, procedures, and confidentiality requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Ability to design engaging, age-appropriate enrichment experiences.
• Ability to support diverse learners with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and needs.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of technology relevant to the role.
• Ability to maintain a structured, supportive, and well-managed environment.
• Demonstrated cultural responsiveness and sensitivity to individuals from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, as well as individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to build positive and collaborative relationships with students and staff.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and upholding professional standards.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT and Salary:

Wage: $27.00 per hour, Specialist. $32.00 per hour for Academic Specialist, 1-15 hour per week.

Deer Park policies and Procedures can be accessed online at https://app.eduportal.com/publicfolders/1111511/list/56713

Benefits:

Employees anticipated to work more than 630 hours per year will be eligible for Benefits through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Standard benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability.

https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees. It is not anticipated that this position will be benefits-eligible.

Retirement Benefits: Positions anticipated to work 70 hours or more per month for at least 5 months over a 12-month period are eligible for Retirement through the State Department of Retirement Services. https://www.drs.wa.gov/ It is not anticipated that this position will be retirement-eligible.

Application Requirements:

• Applicants must complete the application online: www.dpsd.org, and must include the following:
• 3 Confidential reference checks (at least 1, including a most recent supervisor)

As required by RCW 28A.400.303, school district employees are required to complete a Washington State Patrol (WSP) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background checks. Newly hired employees are responsible for the completion of the background check prior to hire. Verification of identity and United States Work Authorization must be completed before employment commences.

Please contact Suzanne McKibbon at 509-464-5526 if disability accommodation is needed during the application process.

Notice of Nondiscrimination:

Deer Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities, including employment, on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to: