Paraeducator Resource Browne Elementary School, 7 Hrs, Cont.

Spokane, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 15 - 22

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

As a Spokane Public Schools staff member youll 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 states public school. DOWNLOAD SALARY SCHEDULE

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 aParaeducator 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.
Benefits Highlights:
- The
  School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) administers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washingtons 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.
- 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 Districts plan manager OMNI.
- See more about employee benefits at fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees

Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in the admission treatment employment or access to its programs or activities on the basis of age sex marital status race color creed national origin the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability to the use of a trained guide or service animal by a person with a disability sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school districts 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
Section 504 Coordinator: Melanie Smith

Other district contacts:

ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch 509.354.5993
Affirmative Action Officer: Jodi Harmon
Equal Opportunity Officer: Jodi Harmon
Harassment Intimidation Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Melanie Smith

Address: 200 N Bernard Street Spokane 99201-0282
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DescriptionAs a Spokane Public Schools staff member youll 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 he...