Paraeducator Preschool Browne Elementary School, 7 Hrs, Cont.

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.

Work with students with disabilities in the Preschool classrooms.

• 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.

1. Provide instruction in core academic areas designed by the teachers/specialists. Assist the special education teacher/general education teacher in the implementation of the student Individual Education Plan including student accommodations and modifications. Assist the teacher in preparing materials and collecting and recording data.
2. Participate as a contributing member of a collaborative team. Assist the teacher in implementing behavioral and social skills programs as designed and supervised by certificated staff. Under the supervision of certificated staff implement the district de-escalation and soft-restraint techniques as needed.
3. Assist students with physical and mobility needs and personal care. Assist secondary students with pre-vocational and transition activities. Manage student equipment and assistive technology as needed. Supervise and promote safety of students in multiple settings. Administer monitor and document medication following the District policy/procedures and student health care plan as needed.

1. Demonstrated ability and aptitude to perform the responsibilities listed.
2. Must provide high school diploma (orequivalent)AND 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits from an accredited college AA or BA degree OR pass an academically rigorous assessment.
3. Must complete Core Competencies within one year if hired into aParaeducator position (refer to theESS Collective Bargaining Agreement).
4. Demonstrated interest in working with students with a broad range of disabilities.
5. One year of successful work experience training or school district experience with students or adults with disabilities preferred.
6. Ability to respond appropriately to aggressive and physical behaviors.
7. Have successfully completed or be willing to complete the District de-escalation/soft restraint training. Must demonstrate initial competency level as measured by instructor observation.
8. Willing and physically capable of kneeling bending and working or sitting on the floor with students; running after students based on student needs.
9. Provide personal care assistance to students including but not limited to feeding tube feeding (with training) toileting and diapering based on student needs. Must pass the District strength and agility screening test when necessary and based on student needs.
10. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Heavier lifting will utilize a two-person lift or assistive devices.
11. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of students teachers parents and administrators in a positive professional and confidential manner.
12. Relates positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
13. Demonstrated ability to follow directions carry out routines and implement interventions as directed by certificated staff or supervisors.
14. Basic computer skills required.
15. Proficiency in basic communication skills and 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.
16. Must have access to reliable transportation.

1. Work Schedule Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs.
2. Stipends Leave Accruals and Holidays Stipends leaves and paid holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement Collective Bargaining Agreementsas negotiated.
3. 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

• Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Jodi Harmon
• Section 504 Coordinator: Melanie Smith

• 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