12/20/2022 5:00 PM Pacific

See responsibilities and qualifications.

• HOURS PER DAY: 7
• SCHOOL YEAR POSITION (191 DAYS / 10 MONTHS)
• 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.
• 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. Click here to view current salary schedule for this position.

• 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.

• 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.

• Work Schedule-Days and hours are subject to change depending on program and district needs.
• Benefits-Fringe benefits are provided for employees who work at least half-time (20 hours per week) or more in a regular position. Stipends are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement as negotiated.
• A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees prior to start date. A processing fee is payable by payroll deduction.

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.

• 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, 509.354.5993
• Affirmative Action Officer: JODI HARMON, 509-354-7344
• Equal Opportunity Officer: JODI HARMON, 509-354-7344
• Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Melanie Smith, 509.354.7284