Education Support Professional -Success FTE - Franklin

Education Support Professional 1:1‑Success – .8125 FTE – Franklin

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Tacoma Public Schools

Description

Expected start date:
January 2026 (or as soon as possible). FTE: 0.8125. Hours per day: 6.5 hours plus a 30‑minute duty‑free lunch for a total of 7 hours on campus.

Salary Level: PA4 $ 28.50 (no degree) – $29.25 (AA) – $29.50 (BA/BS or higher).

Benefits
:
Full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools.

Union / Days per year
:
Education Support Professional, 183 work days, סער 10 months.

Additional Information

This position is a 1:1 assignment supporting a Grade 3 male student in the SUCCESS program and requires completion and attainment of the state‑mandated General Para educator Certificate. The Para educator Certificate Program offers a statewide, standards‑based training for all ESPs and supports a career growth ladder.

Staff will be required to complete 28 hours of training on the Fundamental Course of Study provided by the district, with deadlines within the first 6 months. Completion of ten days (70 clock hours) of professional development earns the general certificate.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides instruction to students individually or in small groups in assigned learning or “center” activities per direction of teacher; may implement lesson/activity assigned by specialists; provides assistance as necessary to students with sensory or physical handicaps; promotes and monitors a safe environment conducive to the instructional process; may perform vocational training with students according to their individual needs as assigned by the teacher or specialist;
  
  may assist students with job hunting skills and job application procedures and encourages students to participate in all learning activities.
• May instruct students in self‑care activities or carry沟IGATION activities such as feeding, dressing, and toileting; may perform diapering, toileting assistance, changing of sanitary napkins and colostomy bags, brushing teeth, inserting orthodontics, suctioning machines, tube or pump feeding; may restrain and calm students when they become self‑abusive or violent toward others; monitors and protects students through seizures and other physical emergencies; performs sensory stimulation activities as assigned, uses adaptive equipment;
  
  may assist students to perform activities during adaptive physical education; may administer and log medications as assigned, as trained by the licensed school nurse or appropriate therapist.
• Supervises students during recess or lunch periods; may supervise students in locker/shower rooms and restrooms; assists students in bus loading or unloading; instructs bus drivers on proper physical and/or behavioral support of students; may transport students as needed throughout the school or building premises.
• Records student progress on data sheets, daily logs, and prepares reports to assist the teacher; maintains communication with classroom teacher, program administrator and/or other staff; may assist in assessing students; communicates with parents/guardians as assigned; maintains student records; collects and records data for the teacher on student progress toward IEP goals and objectives, behavioral plans, and grooming plans in addition to academic progress.
• May be required to adjust position of students with physical disabilities periodically throughout the day to protect skin and ensure comfort; implement occupational therapy and physical therapy as instructed by specialists; use and teach basic sign language with students as needed; monitors students constantly to ensure safety.
• May prepare and serve lunches and snacks for students in the assigned program; may clean dishes, utensils, and eating area following snack periods.
• Models positive and appropriate behavior for students; corrects inappropriate behavior and demonstrates and discusses appropriate behavior; instructs students in appropriate conflict resolution as directed; administers discipline according to District guidelines and assists in classroom management.
• Assists teacher in adapting materials and activities as directed; may assist in administering standardized tests as assigned; uses special teaching…