Ottawa County
Education Support Professional Special Education 1:1 - LRC - SOTA
Ottawa County, Tacoma, Washington, us, 98417
Education Support Professional Special Education 1:1 - LRC - SOTA
Expected Start Date: As soon as possible
FTE: 0.8125. Hours per day: 6.5 hours plus a 30‑minute duty‑free lunch period for a total of 7 hours "on campus".
Salary Level: PA4 – $27.56 (no degree), $28.31 (AA), $28.56 (BA/BS or higher).
Benefits: Full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools.
Union/Days per year: Education Support Professional – 183 work days, 10 months.
Position Overview: Provides one‑on‑one assistance to an assigned male 12th‑grade student with a disability in all school activities and day‑to‑day needs. Assists a certificated teacher with instructional and non‑instructional activities for the student and other classroom students as time permits.
Certification: Required – completion of the state‑mandated General Paraeducator Certificate. The Paraeducator Certificate Program includes statewide standards‑based training and supports a career ladder to advance to a paraeducator or teaching profession.
Training: Staff must complete 28 hours of training on the Fundamental Course of Study provided by the district. First two days of FCS training completed within four months of hire, second two days within six months, or by September 1 of the next school year. General certificate earned after ten days (70 hours) of professional development training.
Essential Job Functions
Provides instruction to students individually or in small groups in assigned learning or “center” activities per direction of teacher; implements lesson/activity assigned by specialists; assists students with sensory or physical handicaps; promotes and monitors a safe environment conducive to the instructional process; performs vocational training as assigned; may assist students with job‑hunting skills and job‑application procedures and encourages participation in all learning activities.
May instruct students in self‑care activities or perform activities such as feeding, dressing, toileting; may provide diapering/toileting assistance and changing of sanitary napkins and colostomy bags, brushing teeth, inserting orthodontics and 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 in adaptive physical education; may administer and log medications as appropriate, as trained by the licensed school nurse.
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; maintains student records; collects and records data for the teacher on student progress toward IEP goals and objectives, behavioral plans, grooming plans, plus 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 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 techniques, computer software, and adaptive equipment to meet the needs of students with particular disabilities; arranges classroom furniture and materials for activities; may accompany students on field trips and camp activities; may accompany students to off‑site jobs several times per week to supervise work; may supervise and provide instruction with students in general education classes.
Participates in department staff meetings; provides information regarding students.
May use specialized adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, wedges, standers, side‑layers, etc.; assists in adapting and maintaining equipment for student use.
May coordinate computer activities for students with disabilities; maintains and troubleshoots equipment; assists in scheduling of students to use equipment; maintains equipment and software.
Demonstrates reasonable, reliable and regular attendance to prevent undue hardship that would create negative effects for instruction and related activities.
Adheres to District policy per general Employee Conduct rules regarding tardiness and unauthorized absences.
Addresses concerns with appropriate teaching staff and/or therapy staff and/or building administrators as appropriate.
Other Job Duties
May perform cleansing intermittent catheterizations after required training.
Provides general clerical assistance in the classroom; duplicates materials and completes necessary paperwork.
Supervises students in the classroom during teacher’s brief breaks.
Performs related duties as assigned on a temporary basis; may work in more than one classroom as assigned by building administrator.
May perform, after receiving required training, physical restraint if student is a harm to self or others.
Regular, reliable, predictable attendance or physical presence is an essential job requirement and critical to the performance of the work.
Conditions May be confined to a work area for prolonged periods; may need to lift and move students or materials; may be exposed to bodily fluids and infectious disease; may be exposed to high noise levels; substantial requirement to deal with distraught and/or potentially violent situations and/or people; may be required to regularly travel to other District sites; may be exposed to inclement weather; may be required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, climb, and/or be mobile.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate degree or a minimum of 72 credit hours of post‑secondary education, OR passing a state test to demonstrate knowledge, demonstrated ability to assist in instructing students, and one year of experience working with special needs individuals who may have severe disabilities or any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work and meets federal and state requirements.
Licenses / Special Requirements
CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to be trained within first 90 days.
Required to attend District restraint training and maintain certification.
May be required to complete cleansing intermittent catheterization (CIC) training.
Fingerprints and successful WSP and FBI background clearance/sexual misconduct clearance.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of assigned developmental, behavioral, and/or physical disabilities; knowledge of assigned subject areas and basic learning styles.
Knowledge of effective instructional methods for students with disabilities; knowledge of safe and proper methods of lifting and positioning of students; basic sign language skills (for designated positions).
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to defuse student conflict and de‑escalate situations; obtain, clarify, and exchange information.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively and collegially with staff, community and students, including those with special needs.
Ability to walk, sit, squat, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, reach and lift to attend to the physical needs of the students.
Ability to work in inclement weather.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds individually and team‑lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to organize and coordinate activities.
Ability to feed, diaper, and provide toileting and/or other personal assistance to students.
Be sensitive to students who cannot communicate their needs; appropriately restrain students as necessary.
Demonstrate reasonable, reliable, and regular attendance.
Establish and maintain effective civil & collegial working relationships with a variety of people in a multicultural, diverse socio‑economic setting.
Nondiscrimination Statement Tacoma Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees are designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator, Gender‑Inclusive Schools Coordinator, and Title IX Coordinator – Tiffany Davis‑Brantley; Section 504 Coordinator – Laura Tuman. Contact: 253‑571‑1252, civilrights@tacoma.k12.washington.us; 253‑571‑1086, 504Coordinator@tacoma.k12.washington.us.
Benefits: Full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1357, Tacoma, WA 98401‑1357. www.tacomaschools.org
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FTE: 0.8125. Hours per day: 6.5 hours plus a 30‑minute duty‑free lunch period for a total of 7 hours "on campus".
Salary Level: PA4 – $27.56 (no degree), $28.31 (AA), $28.56 (BA/BS or higher).
Benefits: Full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools.
Union/Days per year: Education Support Professional – 183 work days, 10 months.
Position Overview: Provides one‑on‑one assistance to an assigned male 12th‑grade student with a disability in all school activities and day‑to‑day needs. Assists a certificated teacher with instructional and non‑instructional activities for the student and other classroom students as time permits.
Certification: Required – completion of the state‑mandated General Paraeducator Certificate. The Paraeducator Certificate Program includes statewide standards‑based training and supports a career ladder to advance to a paraeducator or teaching profession.
Training: Staff must complete 28 hours of training on the Fundamental Course of Study provided by the district. First two days of FCS training completed within four months of hire, second two days within six months, or by September 1 of the next school year. General certificate earned after ten days (70 hours) of professional development training.
Essential Job Functions
Provides instruction to students individually or in small groups in assigned learning or “center” activities per direction of teacher; implements lesson/activity assigned by specialists; assists students with sensory or physical handicaps; promotes and monitors a safe environment conducive to the instructional process; performs vocational training as assigned; may assist students with job‑hunting skills and job‑application procedures and encourages participation in all learning activities.
May instruct students in self‑care activities or perform activities such as feeding, dressing, toileting; may provide diapering/toileting assistance and changing of sanitary napkins and colostomy bags, brushing teeth, inserting orthodontics and 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 in adaptive physical education; may administer and log medications as appropriate, as trained by the licensed school nurse.
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; maintains student records; collects and records data for the teacher on student progress toward IEP goals and objectives, behavioral plans, grooming plans, plus 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 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 techniques, computer software, and adaptive equipment to meet the needs of students with particular disabilities; arranges classroom furniture and materials for activities; may accompany students on field trips and camp activities; may accompany students to off‑site jobs several times per week to supervise work; may supervise and provide instruction with students in general education classes.
Participates in department staff meetings; provides information regarding students.
May use specialized adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, wedges, standers, side‑layers, etc.; assists in adapting and maintaining equipment for student use.
May coordinate computer activities for students with disabilities; maintains and troubleshoots equipment; assists in scheduling of students to use equipment; maintains equipment and software.
Demonstrates reasonable, reliable and regular attendance to prevent undue hardship that would create negative effects for instruction and related activities.
Adheres to District policy per general Employee Conduct rules regarding tardiness and unauthorized absences.
Addresses concerns with appropriate teaching staff and/or therapy staff and/or building administrators as appropriate.
Other Job Duties
May perform cleansing intermittent catheterizations after required training.
Provides general clerical assistance in the classroom; duplicates materials and completes necessary paperwork.
Supervises students in the classroom during teacher’s brief breaks.
Performs related duties as assigned on a temporary basis; may work in more than one classroom as assigned by building administrator.
May perform, after receiving required training, physical restraint if student is a harm to self or others.
Regular, reliable, predictable attendance or physical presence is an essential job requirement and critical to the performance of the work.
Conditions May be confined to a work area for prolonged periods; may need to lift and move students or materials; may be exposed to bodily fluids and infectious disease; may be exposed to high noise levels; substantial requirement to deal with distraught and/or potentially violent situations and/or people; may be required to regularly travel to other District sites; may be exposed to inclement weather; may be required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, climb, and/or be mobile.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate degree or a minimum of 72 credit hours of post‑secondary education, OR passing a state test to demonstrate knowledge, demonstrated ability to assist in instructing students, and one year of experience working with special needs individuals who may have severe disabilities or any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work and meets federal and state requirements.
Licenses / Special Requirements
CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to be trained within first 90 days.
Required to attend District restraint training and maintain certification.
May be required to complete cleansing intermittent catheterization (CIC) training.
Fingerprints and successful WSP and FBI background clearance/sexual misconduct clearance.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of assigned developmental, behavioral, and/or physical disabilities; knowledge of assigned subject areas and basic learning styles.
Knowledge of effective instructional methods for students with disabilities; knowledge of safe and proper methods of lifting and positioning of students; basic sign language skills (for designated positions).
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to defuse student conflict and de‑escalate situations; obtain, clarify, and exchange information.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively and collegially with staff, community and students, including those with special needs.
Ability to walk, sit, squat, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, reach and lift to attend to the physical needs of the students.
Ability to work in inclement weather.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds individually and team‑lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to organize and coordinate activities.
Ability to feed, diaper, and provide toileting and/or other personal assistance to students.
Be sensitive to students who cannot communicate their needs; appropriately restrain students as necessary.
Demonstrate reasonable, reliable, and regular attendance.
Establish and maintain effective civil & collegial working relationships with a variety of people in a multicultural, diverse socio‑economic setting.
Nondiscrimination Statement Tacoma Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees are designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator, Gender‑Inclusive Schools Coordinator, and Title IX Coordinator – Tiffany Davis‑Brantley; Section 504 Coordinator – Laura Tuman. Contact: 253‑571‑1252, civilrights@tacoma.k12.washington.us; 253‑571‑1086, 504Coordinator@tacoma.k12.washington.us.
Benefits: Full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1357, Tacoma, WA 98401‑1357. www.tacomaschools.org
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