Paraeducator - Preschool Itinerant @ Early Learning Cont

Position: PARA EDUCATOR - PRESCHOOL ITINERANT @ EARLY LEARNING, 7 HRS, CONT.
Salary: See Position Description
Location : Admin Building - Special Education - Spokane, WA
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Job Description
Job Number: PE25-06055
Department: Classified
Division: Para educator
Opening Date: 02/27/2026
Closing Date: 3/5/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Description
As a Spokane Public Schools staff member, you'll 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.

SALARY: LEVEL 33 on the Para educator (formerly Instructional Assistant) 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

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.

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.

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.

Qualifications

Demonstrated ability and aptitude to perform the responsibilities listed.

Must provide 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 Para educator position (refer to the ESS Collective Bargaining Agreement).

Demonstrated interest in working with students with a broad range of disabilities.

One year of successful work experience, training, or school district experience with students or adults with disabilities preferred.

Ability to respond appropriately to aggressive and physical behaviors.

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.

Willing and physically capable of kneeling, bending, and working or sitting on the floor with students; running after students, based on student needs.

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.

Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Heavier lifting will utilize a two-person lift or assistive devices.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of students, teachers, parents, and administrators in a positive, professional, and confidential manner.

Relates positively to…