What are the responsibilities and job description for the PARAEDUCATOR - RESOURCE @ LOGAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 7 HRS, CONT. position at Spokane Public Schools?
Description
As a Spokane Public Schools staff member, you'll uphold our commitment to creating a loving and collaborative learning community where all students belong and thrive. We are looking for team members who embrace differences, have a desire to work with a diverse community of learners, have a heart for the humans they serve, work as a team, grow and reflect through feedback, are lifelong learners and positive problem solvers.
This position is in the Special Design Program and Paraeducators may be reassigned during the year based on student enrollment or other factors.Resource Room (RR) Paraeducator
- Work with students on IEP goals (academic, behavior/social, adaptive).
- Support students with adaptive needs when appropriate.
- Work in special education or general education settings to support access to instruction.
- Implement accommodations and modifications as directed by the special education teacher.
- Collect and record student data as directed by the teacher or specialist to support progress monitoring and decision-making.
- Support small-group or individual instruction following teacher guidance.
- Hours/Day: 7
- Continuing Role
- Daily Start/End times: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Anticipated Start Date: ASAP Benefits
- -Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
- Additional benefits may include vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.
- Often, positions have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) as negotiated.
SALARY: LEVEL 30 on the Paraeducator Salary Schedule. Experience increments depend on experience in the same or similar permanent position within a Washington State public school or another state's public school.
Responsibilities
- Assist the special education teacher by providing direct instructional support and training to special needs students.
- Assist with designing and developing curriculum in reading, English, social studies, and math under direction of the teacher for use in the resource room.
- Provide support to teacher regarding individual students and program needs and behavior concerns.
- Provide clerical support in the Resource program.
- Other duties as related and assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent AND 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits from an accredited college, AA or BA degree, OR pass an academically rigorous assessment.
- Must complete Core Competencies within one year if hired into a Paraeducator position (refer to the ESS Collective Bargaining Agreement).
- One year of successful work experience and school district experience preferred.
- Demonstrated interest in working with students who have disabilities.
- Training or experience working with students who have disabilities.
- Ability to respond appropriately to aggressive and physical behaviors.
- Physically capable of lifting a student if necessary (up to 50 pounds), kneeling, and bending.
- Willing to toilet or feed special needs students, if necessary.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of students, teachers, parents, and administrators in a positive, professional, and confidential manner.
- Proficiency in basic communication skills, math, english, and social studies and any other areas related to the targeted grade level of the resource students.
- Proficiency in basic computer skills.
- Ability to utilize soft restraint and de-escalation techniques.
- Ability to see, hear, and listen to the teacher and students throughout the classroom or school settings in order to supervise and maintain a safe environment for a diverse group of students.
- Relates positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
- Must have access to reliable transportation.
Additional Information
- Work Schedule – Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs.
- Stipends, Leave Accruals and Holidays – Stipends, leaves and paid holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement Collective Bargaining Agreementsas negotiated.
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Benefits Highlights:
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The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) administers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington’s school districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half-time/20 hours per week in a regular position).
- Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options. Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee. The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).
- Benefit eligible Spokane Public Schools employees and their dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.
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School District Employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan. Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement. When employees meet plan requirements and retire, they are guaranteed a monthly benefit for the rest of their life from the employer-funded pension.
- Employees can also participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b) retirement plan through the District’s plan manager, OMNI.
- See more about employee benefits at https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/salaries-and-benefits
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The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) administers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington’s school districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half-time/20 hours per week in a regular position).
- A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees
Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer.
The following Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
- Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Jodi Harmon, JodiH@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7344
- Section 504 Coordinator: Melanie Smith, MelanieSm@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7284
- ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch, StephanieB@spokaneschools.org 509.354.5993
- Affirmative Action Officer: Jodi Harmon, JodiH@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7344
- Equal Opportunity Officer: Jodi Harmon, JodiH@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7344
- Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Melanie Smith, MelanieSm@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7284
Salary : $15 - $23
