Instructional Paraeducator, Behavior Specialist; Student Connections

Instructional Para educator, Behavior Specialist (Student Connections)

Cheney Public School District 360 Windsor Elementary - Spokane, Washington Open in Google Maps

Job : 5758289
Final date to receive applications: Sep 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Aug 18, 2026

2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR POSTING

POSITION:

Behavior Specialist - Student Connections, Instructional Para educator (IP)* **

* Assignment may include:
After-School Detention (ASD), Alternative Learning Experience (ALE), Bus Supervision (a.m./p.m.), Categorical Programs (LAP/Title), Community Transitions, General Classroom, IEP Support, In-School Intervention (ISI), Library, Locker Room Supervision, Lunch/Recess Supervision, Office Support, PE, Preschool, Resource Room

SCHEDULE:

7 hours per day; 8:30 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m.*;
Monday-Friday;
School Year

* Start/end times may vary/be adjusted based on building/location need.

LOCATION:

Student Support Services/Windsor

* While the position location for the
26-27 SY is Windsor,location may varybased on department and student need.

SUPERVISOR:

Building Principal(s);
Department Director(s)

POSITION TYPE:

Classified, Ongoing

COMPENSATION:

$19.56-$24.36/hour
** depending on comparable experience;
Pay is annualized over 12 months (if hired after start of school year, spread over remaining months of fiscal year (Sept-Aug))

** Some assignments include an additional $1.00/hour for hygiene-related duties – see specific absence within substitute system for details

OTHER COMPENSATION:

For para educator positions only:

· $1.00/hour additional pay for positions assigned student hygiene duties as a regularly-scheduled part of daily duties

*** Degrees eligible for a salary enhancement as follows, regardless of degree program or position with the district(cannot be stacked in the case of multiple degrees (highest degree stipend will be applied))

· AA, BA, MA degree, or PhD, adds $0.50/hour, $1.00/hour, $1.50/hour, $2.00/hour, respectively***

BENEFITS :

Medical ,dental ,vision , andbasic life and AD&D insurance ;retirement plan ;deferred compensation (DRS andTSA );paid holidays ;paid leave

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent****;
Passing score (455) on state-approved Para educator Assessment, OR hold AA degree or higher OR have earned 72 quarter or 48 semester credits with college-level courses (100 level or higher)*****;
Current first aid/CPR card (training may be provided by District); WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance

**** Documentation will be required upon hire

***** Documentation should be submitted during application process

POSITION: Instructional Para educator, Behavior Specialist*

* Assignment may include:
Bus Supervision (a.m./p.m.), General Classroom, IEP Support, Library, Locker Room Supervision, Lunch/Recess Supervision, Office Support, PE, Resource Room, Student Connections

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Paraeducators are an integral part of the learning and teaching team. Paraeducators providing behavioral support to students work closely with counselors, families and students in order to provide consistent expectations and cues across settings. Vital responsibilities for Instructional Para educator Behavior Specialists include promoting/implementing consistent expectations, modeling positive responses in high stress situations and maintaining consistency in crisis situations. Understanding how environment, child development, and adults’ expectations impact a child’s behavioral response is critical to this position.

The ability to adapt and respond to individual student needs while maintaining high expectations is also an essential element of this position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support implementation of teacher designed instructional activities…