Shiloh Hills Paraeducator Student Support

Shiloh Hills Para educator 1:1 Student Support

Mead WA Shiloh Hills Elementary - Spokane, Washington Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5847498

Final date to receive applications: Aug 03, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Today

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

July 24, 2026

CLASSIFIED VACANCY

2026/2027 School Year

Shiloh Hills Elementary

PARA EDUCATOR 1:1 Student Support

6.25 Hrs./Day M-F: 8:45 am - 3:30 pm

JOB SUMMARY

The job of the Instructional/Special Services Para educator – 1:1 Student Support is to provide individualized assistance to an assigned student(s) whose individualized education program (IEP), health plan, behavior intervention plan, safety plan, or other documented educational plan identifies a need for dedicated support. Under the direction of certificated staff, administrators, and qualified health personnel, the para educator supports the student’s access to instruction, communication, participation, behavior, personal care, health, mobility, and safety throughout the school day.

The position promotes the student’s independence and inclusion while providing the level of support required by the student’s documented needs.

Essential Functions

• Provide direct, individualized support to the assigned student(s) across classrooms, common areas, and other school settings.
• Provide instructional support and assistance in teaching and learning as needed in small or large group situations.
• Follow and implement student’s IEP, health plan, behavior intervention plan, safety plan, emergency protocols, accommodations, modifications and other plans, procedures, strategies, or tasks as directed by an administrator or certificated staff.
• Support participation in academic instruction by reinforcing teacher-directed lessons, adapting materials as directed, prompting task completion, and assisting with communication or assistive technology.
• Use prompting, modeling, redirection, reinforcement, de-escalation, and other approved strategies while maintaining the student’s dignity and supporting increased independence.
• Implement trained health-related or personal care procedures as assigned, which may include toileting, diapering, feeding, tube feeding, catheterization, positioning, transfers, mobility assistance, medication-related support, or emergency response procedures.
• Provide close supervision and proactive safety support when the student is at risk of elopement, injury, aggression, self-injury, medical emergency, or another identified concern.
• Assist with transitions, sensory regulation, social interaction, communication, daily living skills, and access to school routines and activities.
• Support inclusion with peers and avoid unnecessary dependence by using the least intrusive level of assistance appropriate to the situation.
• Observe, collect, and accurately document academic, behavioral, medical, communication, personal care, or other assigned data; promptly communicate relevant information to appropriate staff.
• Monitor for changes in behavior, physical condition, emotional regulation, or safety and immediately report concerns in accordance with district and building procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding the student’s disability, medical information, behavior, educational records, and family circumstances in accordance with district procedures and applicable law.
• Collaborate respectfully with teachers, specialists, nurses, related-service providers, administrators, substitutes, and other team members serving the student.
• Participate in required training related to the student’s specific needs, including MANDT, FCS, first aid/CPR, medical procedures, behavior support, crisis prevention and response, mobility, lifting, feeding, communication systems, or assistive technology.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain materials, equipment, data records, and student supports needed for the assignment.
• Remain attentive, responsive, and physically available to the assigned student throughout duty periods, including less structured activities and transitions.
• Report to assigned duty areas promptly and reliably; follow established schedules while remaining flexible…