Paraprofessional P-12th Grade - One Year Only (25/26 School Year)

Required Attachments:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• 2 Classified Reference Forms and/or Letters
  
   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Paraprofessionals may be assigned to one or more duties as assigned and may assist with, but not limited to the following: manage & maintain library, classroom, cafeteria, playground, bus supervision, Remediation, Special Education, in-school suspension, computer lab, etc.
• Work with severe needs children
• Providing small group/individual instruction for a variety of academics, as defined by student needs
• Working with individuals or small groups to implement accommodations and support as defined by IEP for academics, recreational activities, etc.
• Address behavior in a positive, growth-producing manner
• Provide computer-assisted learning
• Correcting and charting of work and data collecting
• Preparation of materials and keeping records as related to IEP
• Attending to all personal care needs as assigned throughout the educational environment.  This might require transferring to and from wheelchair, toileting, personal hygiene and feeding
• Assist with issues of accessibility: lunch; opening doors; picking up and returning students to bus drop
• Provide motor therapy activities as requested and assigned by nurse, therapist, or teacher
• On a non-student day, assist in the department as assigned
• Attend planning meetings with teachers and special service staff
• Act as a member of a student de-escalation/restraint team
• Assists in maintaining materials inventory (e.g. library books, media equipment and related instructional materials, etc.) for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and ensuring the availability of materials when required.
• Performs circulation activities (e.g. item check-in and check-out, prepare circulation count, lists of overdue items, etc.) for the purpose of controlling the use, location and availability of items in the collection.
• Processes library books, periodicals, and related media materials (e.g. logging into master files; barcoding, shelving, producing required reports, etc. ) for the purpose of providing students and staff with required materials.
• Repairs books, periodicals, and related materials for the purpose of ensuring the availability of library reference and circulation materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or primary certified staff
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations

Other Requirements:

• Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed
• Experience working with children
• Sufficient strength, balance and mobility to safely transfer a motorically disabled person of 100 pounds in and out of a wheelchair with or without assistance
• Ability to work with children who have a variety of disabilities; specific responsibilities will change dependent on the nature of the child's disability
• Ability to work in a stressful environment
• Ability to respond to emergency situations/First Aid
• Ability to work as a team player; willingness to learn new skills
• Effective interpersonal/communication skills; ability to work under pressure
• Ability to input data and other information into school software programs
• Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed
• Willingness to be trained in areas of duty
• Willingness to be trained in de-escalation/restraint of students
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal English

Supplemental Information:

• This is a one year only position for the 2025-2026 school year.
• The State of Washington requires a State and Federal Fingerprint check before hiring any new employee. 
• Cost of the background check and fingerprint is the responsibility of the prospective employee.
• Individual must meet one of the minimum paraeducator employment requirements
• • Passing score on state approved paraeducator assessment
  • Hold an associated degree or higher from an accredited college or university
  • Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university.
• Employee required to complete annual training towards state required paraeducator certificates
• 180 day contract - 6.5 hours/day
• Salary per PSE Salary Schedule
• Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits through SEBB
• Eligible for retirement through the Washington State Department of Retirement Services
• Affiliation: Public School Employees of WA

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Rainier School District provides equal opportunity for all applicants and staff in recruitment, hiring, retention, assignment, transfer, promotion, and training. Such equal employment opportunity shall be provided without discrimination with respect to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, pregnancy, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, the use of a trained guide dog or service animal, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also provide equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.

Inquiries concerning equal employment opportunity or the application of may be directed to:
- Title IX & Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Kristin Robinson, robinsonk@rainier.wednet.edu, 360-446-2205, P.O. Box 98 Rainier, WA 98576
- Bilingual Programs & ADA Coordinator: Justin Gurnsey, gurnseyj@rainier.wednet.edu, 360-446-7406, P.O. Box 98 Rainier, WA 98576
- Section 504 Coordinator: John Beckman, beckmanj@rainier.wednet.edu, 360-446-2205, P.O. Box 98 Rainier, WA 98576