Esy - Paraeducator Deaf​/Hard Of Hearing Program

Position Summary

Only current Federal Way Public School employees will be considered for summer school positions. Must be able to work all days of assignment.

• 2025-26 Extended School Year (ESY) for students will be 4 hours/day in the morning, 4 days a week (MON-THUR) from 06/29/2026 to 07/23/2026.

• Assist with the implementation and evaluation of IEP goals and objectives.
• Assist in the daily instruction of the assigned student and other students in group activities.
• Assist in the planning of daily/weekly individual and group lessons based on IEP goals and objectives.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain data to modify IEP and help determine program effectiveness.
• Provide all staff with essential information to meet IEP goals and objectives.
• Assist in developing and implementing behavior plans for the student.
• Assist with the teaching of appropriate daily living skills, including personal hygiene, toileting, feeding, other self‑help skills, communication, and classroom routines.
• Assist student with successful transitions such as arrival, dismissal, music, P.E., library, motor activities, lunch, and recess.
• Assist in transferring student, if in a wheelchair, from chair to floor and back, from chair to toilet and back or to special equipment (e.g., standard chair, special chair, etc.) using either a Hoyer lift or 2‑person lift.

• Prepare classroom or instructional materials, as requested.
• Perform instructional clerical tasks.
• Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co‑workers.
• Assist substitute teacher with helpful information pertinent to the classroom.

Education and Experience:

Per Federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Regulations, new hires must have:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• And one of the following:
  • AA degree, OR
  • 48 College‑Level Semester Credits, OR
  • 72 College‑Level Quarter Credits, OR
  • Pass the state‑approved Para Pro Assessment.

• Proficient in basic spelling, math, and grammar skills.
• Experienced and/or training in language development as it relates to reading instruction, remediation, and assessment.

• Experience working with deaf/hard‑of‑hearing students.

• Pass a criminal background check.
• Complete the district's para educator core competency requirements.
• Successfully complete the FWPS district‑approved Right Response training at the advanced level at the next available time; maintain current certification at the advanced level through an annual recertification class.
• Possess and maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR and first aid training.
• Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis.

• Individual education plans (IEPs).
• Assistive listening equipment (personal hearing aids, cochlear implants, FM systems, sound field systems).
• English grammar and spelling.
• Basic math.
• Positive behavior interventions.
• Right Response and de‑escalation techniques.
• School Board policies.

• Use a sign language system in a non‑interpretive manner at a conversational level.
• Assist with the monitoring and care of assistive listening equipment.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of modern technology and willingness and ability to increase knowledge to proficiency.
• Work independently and work collaboratively with others fostering a team approach whenever appropriate.
• Maintain a good work attendance record, be punctual, and follow District procedures for reporting all absences.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, flexibility and a commitment to students.
• Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.
• Develop and maintain positive relations with staff and service providers.
• Follow written and verbal directions with minimal supervision.
• Speak, read and follow written communications in English.
• Perform basic spelling, math and grammar skills.
• Demonstrate the desire, skill and patience to work with students with special emotional, academic and social needs, which may include violent behavior.
• Demonstrate a caring attitude and establish an environment that encourages appropriate behavior and successful learning.
• Exercise judgment as to when to act…