Tumwater - Paraprofessional 26-27

Tumwater School District; Tumwater (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Tumwater School District is seeking a Paraprofessional for Tumwater Middle School. The position supports students through IEP/504 accommodations, assists with daily living tasks, and collaborates with teachers in a special education setting.

The role requires CPI, First Aid/CPR, and a valid WA driver’s license. The district emphasizes safety, confidentiality, and teamwork across school services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; ESSA certification required for all positions.
• Strong written and verbal English skills.
• WA Driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• CPI training required for 1:1/special education settings.
• First Aid/CPR certification required for health room duties and related tasks.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing accommodations per IEP/504/Title/LAP.
• Attend to student personal care needs as required.
• Provide motor therapy activities as directed by nurses/therapists.
• Support students with severe or medically fragile needs.
• Apply positive behavior strategies and de-escalation techniques.
• Assist teachers and provide library or office support as needed.
• Supervise playground, lunchroom, and bus areas.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.

Skills

English proficiency

CPI training

First Aid/CPR

Criminal background/clearance

Patient/child handling

Mobility/transfer

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ESSA certification

Associates or higher degree

72 college quarter credits

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Job description

TUMWATER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 33

621 Linwood Avenue • Tumwater, Washington 98512
360-709-7020

PARAPROFESSIONAL

Tumwater Middle School

One Year Only Position

6.5 hours/day, 193 days/year

RATE OF PAY: $26.84 - $35.42

Benefit Information

This position will remain open until filled. Tumwater School District reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the initial screening after 4 PM on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. It is in the applicant's best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

The job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent; ESSA certification required for all positions (Associates or higher degree, minimum of 72 college quarter credits, or ETS Test), excluding bus supervision duties only. Strong written and verbal English skills. WA State driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel between schools if required. CPI training required for all paraprofessionals providing 1:1 support and working in a self-contained setting. First Aid/CPR Certification required for health room duties, may be required for those with Special Education, playground, and behavior support duties. Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.

CATEGORIES OF PARAPROFESSIONAL

• Special Education


• General paraprofessionals


• Title/LAP


• Supervision


• Multi-Lingual


• Self-contained special education


• 1:1 Special Education


• Health room


• Library


• Bus paraprofessional

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work with individuals or small groups to implement accommodation and support as defined by IEP, 504 plan, Title, LAP, or multilingual services for academics, recreational activities, behavior, etc.


• Attend to all student personal care needs assigned throughout the educational environment (this might require transferring to and from wheelchair, toileting, diapering, personal hygiene and feeding), as position requires


• Provide motor therapy activities as requested and assigned by nurse, therapist, or teacher, as position requires


• Work with severe needs and medically fragile children, as position requires


• Recognize individual student needs and provide appropriate strategies and intervention


• Address discipline in a positive manner per site procedure


• Act as a member of a student de-escalation/restraint team, as position requires


• Assist classroom teachers


• Provide library assistance


• Supervision of playground, lunchroom, and bus


• Health room duties; lead or back up health room with appropriate training, as per position


• Provide small group/individual instruction for a variety of academics, as defined by student needs


• Operate bus lifts; load and unload wheelchairs; secure students in restraints, lap belts, etc., as position requires


• Monitor and maintain records and reports; correct and chart work


• Prepare materials and keep records as related to IEP and ML, as position requires


• Duplicate and construct site material; order equipment (e.g. health room, playground, library)


• Maintain confidentiality regarding student and staff information


• Establish and maintain excellent rapport with visitors, staff, parents, students and administrators


• Foster and maintain a safe and orderly environment


• Possess knowledge of and enforce school district policies and procedures


• As requested, attend planning meetings with teachers and special service staff


• Communicate effectively with students, parents and the school community


• Perform other paraprofessional, non-custodial, job related duties as assigned


• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

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 assistance, as position requires


• Have the physical ability to carry students (up to 75 lbs.) and ability to climb or jump from emergency exits


• Ability to work with children who have a variety of disabilities


• Trained in de-escalation/restraint of students


• Willingness to be trained in areas of duty and to learn new skills


• Enthusiasm and appreciation of the unique individual characteristics of students


• Ability to work independently, work as a team player, respond to emergency situations, work in a stressful environment


• Effective interpersonal/communication skills


• Ability to use a variety of office equipment and input data and other information into school software programs with appropriate training

For multi lingual paraprofessional positions - bilingual candidates will be given preference.

RESPONSIBLE TO

Department Supervisor and/or Building Administrator

SCHEDULE

Regular district calendar

SALARY

Tumwater School District Salary Schedule

EVALUATION

Building Administrator

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The Tumwater School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable Washington State law. If you require an accommodation in the application or selection process, please contact EdJobsNW at [phone] or email [e-mail].

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Tumwater School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained guide dog or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance Officer – Meagan Dawson, 360-709-7030, [e-mail]. Title IX Coordinator – Wendy Bromley, 360-709-7020, [e-mail]. Section 504 Compliance Coordinator – Deena Alley, 360-709-7030, [e-mail]. Address - 621 Linwood Ave SW, Tumwater, WA 98512.