SUBSTITUTE, PARAEDUCATOR

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Various Locations - Spokane, WA
Job Type: Please see Job Description
Job Number: PE23-04388
Department: Classified
Division: Paraeducator
Opening Date: 07/01/2023
Closing Date: 12/22/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Substitute paraeducators may include the following: Working with students in various types of classrooms such as Special Education, limited English speaking classes, etc. This position provides no benefits. This is an on-call position with no guarantee of hours.
Please note:

• The majority of our Paraeducator positions are working with students in specially designed classrooms and require the willingness and ability to lift 50 pounds (testing required), and personal care (feeding, toileting/diapering), running after students, de-escalating, and kneeling on the floor with students. This is a physically strenuous position.
• This substitute position does not require education beyond HS Diploma or equivalent, or ETS testing at this time. These are only required for permanent positions.

SALARY: Hourly rate will be based on the MI Salary Schedule adopted by the Board.

• General Education: $16.37448 per hour
• Select Positions: $19.48523 per hour

Responsibilities

1. Work with students under the guidance of the classroom teacher in a confidential manner.
2. Assist teachers with daily classroom activities and student goals. Lift, feed, toilet, and/or diaper students.
3. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Demonstrated ability to work and interact positively and effectively with students, including students with special needs. Demonstrated ability to take direction from teachers and administrators and interact with others in a positive manner.
2. 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.
3. Demonstrated interest in working with students, including those with special needs.
4. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
5. Ability to respond appropriately to aggressive and physical behaviors.
6. Willing and physically capable of kneeling, bending, and working or sitting on the floor with students; running after students, based on student needs.
7. Provide personal care assistance to students including, but not limited to, feeding, tube feeding (with training), toileting and diapering, based on student needs.
8. 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.
9. Demonstrated flexibility and reliability. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
10. Must have reliable transportation or able to arrive at job in a timely manner.
11. Must be available during school day hours - minimum four hours per day.
12. Ability to substitute at all schools and sites within Spokane Public School District.
13. Experience with computers required.

Additional Information

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 () as negotiated.
3. Benefits Highlights:
   
   • The administers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington's 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.
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4. 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, 509-354-7344
• Section 504 Coordinator: Melanie Smith, 509-354-7284

Other district contacts:

• 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

Address: 200 N Bernard Street, Spokane 99201-0282
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(Paraeducator)Are you willing to provide feeding and possibly help with bathroom assistance for a child as these duties are part of the job requirements?

• Yes
• No

02
(Paraeducator)Have you completed at least 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits from an accredited college, obtained an AA or BA degree, OR have passed the ParaPro ETS Test?

• Yes
• No

03
(Paraeducator)Are you willing and able to lift 50 pounds?

• Yes
• No

Required Question