Description

See responsibilities and qualifications.

• HOURS PER DAY: 7
• SCHOOL YEAR POSITION (192 DAYS / 10 MONTHS)
• ANTICIPATED START DATE: 2024/25 SCHOOL YEAR
• 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.
• Most positions have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements 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 Agreements) as negotiated.
• Benefits Highlights:
  

• The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program administers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington 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 district’s plan manager, OMNI.
• See more about employee benefits at https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/salaries-and-benefits

• A 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 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, [email protected] 509-354-7344
• Section 504 Coordinator: Melanie Smith, [email protected] 509-354-7284

Other district contacts:

• ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch, [email protected] 509.354.5993
• Affirmative Action Officer: Jodi Harmon, [email protected] 509-354-7344
• Equal Opportunity Officer: Jodi Harmon, [email protected] 509-354-7344
• Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Melanie Smith, [email protected] 509-354-7284

Address: 200 N Bernard Street, Spokane 99201-0282

Follow this link to find out about all the great benefit options you have as an employee of Spokane Public Schools: - https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/payroll-benefits