Paraeducator - Cip @ Shadle Park High School Cont

Position: PARA EDUCATOR - CIP @ SHADLE PARK HIGH SCHOOL, 7 HRS, CONT.
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.

This position is in the Special Design Program and Paraeducators may be reassigned during the year based on student enrollment or other factors.

Comprehensive Intervention (CI) Para educator

* Demonstrate agility; ability to kneel, transfer, and lift students; provide toileting care (including diapering).

* Feed students using G-tube, suctioning, and follow medication protocols.

* Understanding of severe and profound intellectual and physical disabilities.

* Follow multiple service care plans (e.g., BIPs, OT, PT, Health Care Plans).

* Follow PT lifting and transferring directives; safely use mobility and positioning equipment.

* Learn to use Assistive Technology devices (communication devices, computers, technology).

* Implement individualized instructional and sensory plans.

* Support communication needs (AAC devices, communication boards).

* Maintain safety and health documentation as directed.

* Collect and record student data as directed by the teacher or specialist to support progress monitoring and decision-making.

* Hours/Day: 7

* Continuing Role

* Daily Start/End times: 7:30 AM - 3:00 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 35 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. DOWNLOAD SALARY SCHEDULE

Responsibilities

* Provide instructional assistance 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…