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Paraeducator - Building Itinerant @ Indian Trail Elementary School Cont

Job in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, 99254, USA
Listing for: Spokane Public Schools
Full Time, Per diem position
Listed on 2026-06-29
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 40000 - 50000 USD Yearly USD 40000.00 50000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: PARA EDUCATOR - BUILDING ITINERANT @ INDIAN TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 7 HRS, CONT.

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.

Provides flexible building-based support across multiple students, classrooms, and settings to assist with implementation of academic, behavioral, social-emotional, executive functioning, and independence supports identified through IEPs, 504 plans, MTSS interventions, and building-level student support systems.

  • Provide flexible support across assigned students and educational settings based on changing student, classroom, and building needs as directed by administrators and case managers.
  • Support implementation of behavior, academic, executive functioning, social-emotional, and independence strategies identified through IEPs, 504 plans, BIPs, Tier II interventions, and other student support plans.
  • Assist students in accessing instruction, classroom routines, transitions, inclusion opportunities, and participation within general education and specialized settings.
  • Provide intermittent personal care, mobility assistance, delegated health tasks, and adaptive support as trained and assigned.
  • Support student independence, self-regulation, engagement, and skill generalization across settings and staff.
  • Monitor, collect, and document student(s) data as directed to assist teams in monitoring effectiveness of supports and adjusting interventions.
  • Utilize Assistive Technology, adaptive supports, and behavior support strategies as trained.
  • Collaborate with administrators, case managers, counselors, teachers, and related service providers to adjust support based on student and building needs.
  • Complete required CPI, de-escalation, and assigned safety training.
  • Demonstrate flexibility and physical ability to move between settings and provide physical assistance, lifting, or toileting support as required across assigned students.
Hours and Benefits
  • Hours/Day: 7
  • Continuing Role
  • Daily Start/End times: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Anticipated

    Start Date:

    AUGUST 20, 2026
  • 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.

Academic 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
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated ability and aptitude to perform the responsibilities listed.
  • 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…
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