In-District Only, ESY Special Education (Designed Instruction) and Supervision Paraeducator, District
In-District Only, ESY Special Education (Designed Instruction) and Supervision Paraeducator, District
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Job Title:InDistrict OnlyExtended School Year (ESY)Special Education (Designed Instruction) and Supervision Paraeducator (per estimated enrollment there should be one (1) position available positions are dependent on enrollment).
Reports to:Director of Special Programs
Work Schedule: June 17 June 24 August 12 August 19(specific schedule and dates of work are subject to change). This is a temporary position.
Salary:Placement on PSE Schedule A based on prior experience.
Benefits:Click Here to view Employee Benefit Information
Job Summary:
The District is seeking applications for this classified position for the 2025 Special Education ESY program. The ESY program will be operating on a split schedule. Actual days instructional time and the location of the instruction will be determined by Heather Awbery Director of Special Programs. This posting applies to the 2025 Special Education ESY program only. Specific student counts and information is available from the Support Services office when response is received from parents.
Essential Job Functions:
This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:
- Assist in the implementation organization and preparation of the classroom program and materials.
- Provide instruction to students with special needs as assigned and supervised by themotor therapist.
- Assist with record keeping tasks as directed.
- Assist in maintaining the safety and wellbeing of the students.
- Work daily with students in accordance with scheduled times.
- Assist in basic or beginning selfhelp skills development i.e. bathroom feeding dressing combing hair buttoning zippering chewing swallowing brushing teeth as outlined by supervising therapists.
- Assist the supervising therapists in maintaining accurate and current records for the students within the assigned caseload.
- Assist in maintaining the safety and wellbeing of all students.
- Notify the therapists when maintenance of specialized equipment is needed i.e. braces wheelchairs etc.
- Assist the therapists as requested in program planning intervention techniques and program strategies as appropriate.
- Facilitate and complete learning experiences as designated by the therapists.
- Record progress of students on daily task sheets.
- Follow appropriate procedures regarding special medical conditions and needs such as seizures catheters respirator difficulties etc. within the guidelines of the supervising therapists.
- Create a positive educational climate for students to learn.
- Maintain and promote own personal professional growth through appropriate coursework workshops reading of professional materials etc.
- Assist student(s) with behavior management by consistently following the plan developed by the staff including but not limited to redirecting teaching replacement behavior and providing reinforcement.
- Ability to respond appropriately to aggressive and physical behaviors. Ability to utilize soft restraint and deescalation techniques.
- Physically capable of lifting a student (must be able to lift 50 pounds). Heavier lifting will utilize a two person lift or assistive devices.
- Willing and physically capable of kneeling bending and working or sitting on the floor with students based on student needs.
- Assist in upholding and enforcing school district rules administrative regulations and board policies.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.
- Requires the use of multiple communication systems such as electronic mail and computers.
- Inspect school or district facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations maintained in an attractive and clean condition and/or identifying necessary repairs due to vandalism equipment breakage weather conditions etc.
- The employee shall maintain a consistent presence at the assigned work site(s) and work the regular work hours specified by the contract.
- Professionally interact with colleagues members of the public and students.
- Comply with all District policies and all applicable laws.
- Perform special assignments and other duties as assigned or required by the supervisor.
Desired Skills:
- Preference for experience working with students in an educational setting.
- Communicate effectively with others.
- Knowledge of federal state and local laws; district and departmental policies and procedures; safe work practices; methods and use of materials; tools and equipment used in related trades.
- Knowledge of districtadopted software including email communication.
- Ability to establish and support an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of all staff students and community members.
Minimum Qualifications:
- All paraeducators must have completed the ETS Praxis or obtained an AA Degree or have earned 72 quarter/48 semester credits or have completed a registered apprenticeship program prior to applying for a paraeducator position in the East Valley School District. (documentation required at time of application).
- High school diploma or equivalent (documentation required at time of application).
- Documented training or willingness to receive training in deescalation personal safety techniques and physical intervention.
- Required to have a current First Aid/CPR card.
- Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance.
- Valid Washington State drivers license or evidence of mobility.
- Proof of Immunization (if born 1/1/57 or later).
- I9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control Act.
- Completion of all districtrequired trainings within thirty (30) calendar days from hire date.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee may be required to deal with distraught and/or angry persons and may be exposed to infectious diseases carried by children. The noise level in the work environment is acceptable to this particular environment and can vary depending upon daily activity but will remain within acceptable ranges.
Evaluation:
The Paraeducator shall be evaluated per the terms of the Public School Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement building principal and Director of Special Programs. The process shall include an evaluation of the employees performance of the above essential job functions and desired skills.
Classification History:
Job description developed: August 2015 mmr
Job description revised:May 2025 lme
East Valley School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities based on 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. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination; Title IX Compliance Coordinator: Jane Stencel Phone: (509); ADA/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Jane Stencel Phone: (509); Section 504 Coordinator: Heather Awbery Phone: (509); GenderInclusive Schools Coordinator: Brian Talbott Phone: (509) 3830 N. Sullivan Rd Bldg. 1 Spokane Valley WA 99216.
Employment Type
Full Time
