Paraeducator - Di @ Lincoln Heights Elementary School,7 Hrs,Cont Job Spokane area,Washington USA,Education / Teaching

Position: PARA EDUCATOR - DI @ LINCOLN HEIGHTS 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.

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

Designed Instruction (DI) Para educator

Understanding of intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism.
Ability to complete Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) and district de-escalation training.
Demonstrate agility, lifting, toileting, and personal care skills.
Follow multiple service care plans (e.g., BIPs, OT, PT, Health Care Plans).
Learn to use Assistive Technology devices (communication devices, computers, technology).
Support implementation of structured teaching strategies as directed by the DI teacher.
Assist with communication supports (visuals, schedules, reinforcement systems).
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: 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. DOWNLOAD SALARY SCHEDULE

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.

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 aParaeducator position (refer to theESS 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 students; running after students, based on student needs.

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Paraeducator - Di @ Lincoln Heights Elementary School, 7 Hrs, Cont