228-CLS-06-26 Para-Educator - Solutions Room Lewis & Clark

POSITION 228-CLS-06-26

Para Educator (Solutions Room)

Lewis & Clark Elementary

6 hours per day/ 191 days per year

Salary: $19.99 - $22.44 per hour

The Sensory Room Para-Educator supports elementary students by providing structured sensory and self-regulation interventions that promote emotional regulation, focus, and readiness to learn. In a dual-language setting, this role supports students in both English and Spanish, helping ensure equitable access to social-emotional and behavioral supports. The para-educator works under the supervision of certified staff and administrators.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Student Support

• Support individual students or small groups in the sensory room using developmentally appropriate sensory strategies.
• Assist students in identifying emotions, practicing self-regulation skills, and using coping tools.
• Support students in transitioning back to the classroom ready to engage in learning.
• Provide support in English and/or Spanish consistent with the program's language allocation model.

Program Implementation

• Implement sensory and behavior support strategies aligned with student plans (IEPs, 504 plans, MTSS interventions, or behavior support plans).
• Follow established sensory room procedures, schedules, and entry/exit protocols.
• Document student visits, strategies used, and observations as directed.

Collaboration and Communication

• Communicate effectively with teachers, counselors, special education staff, and administrators regarding student needs and progress.
• Support consistency between classroom expectations and sensory room practices.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with district, state, and federal guidelines.

Environment and Safety

• Maintain a safe, calm, and organized sensory room environment.
• Assist with the care, organization, and appropriate use of sensory materials and equipment.
• Follow all district policies related to student supervision, safety, and professional conduct.
• Model positive behavior, respectful communication, and emotional regulation.

Qualifications:

• Minimum AA degree or equivalent or passed PRAXIS test required
• Experience working with elementary-age students preferred.
• Experience or training related to behavior support, sensory processing, or social-emotional learning preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills preferred.
• Ability to make good decisions. Patient, flexible, self-motivated, good communication, teamwork, academic skills and positive social skills and a sense of humor.
• Ability to relate well to students, parents and staff.
• May require lifting, prolonged sitting or standing. Attendance and punctuality are important functions of this position.

Physical and Work Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and move frequently throughout the day.
• Ability to engage in active supervision and respond to student needs.
• Ability to lift and move materials consistent with job duties.

PROCEDURE: Go to our website at: www.wenatcheeschools.org click on Employment then follow instructions.

SCHEDULE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

UNION AFFILIATION: This position is represented by Public School Employees of Washington.

BENEFITS: Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).

https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/health-benefits

180 - 219 Day Employees - Paid leave benefits include 10 days of sick leave, 2 personal leave days and 11 holidays.

220 - 259 Day Employees - Paid leave benefits include 10 days of sick leave, 3 personal leave days and 11 holidays.

260 Day Employees - Paid leave benefits include 12 days of sick leave, 2 personal leave days, 14 holidays and 12 vacation days.

Tuition reimbursement, 50% up to $450 per year for qualified expenses.

https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/collective-bargaining-agreements

Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/hours per day.

Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: The recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility prior to working.

Disclosure Statement and Record Check: Pursuant to Chapter 486, Washington Laws of 1987, the recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he or she has been convicted of crimes against persons listed in the law. In addition, a background check, based on fingerprints, will be requested from the Washington State Patrol & FBI. Employment is conditional based upon completion of the record check.

The Wenatchee School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, 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 employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator, Title IX Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, HIB Compliance and Gender Inclusive Schools Coordinator: Eric Anderson, Executive Director of Learning, Teaching, and Schools, Anderson.eric@wenatcheeschools.org, 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801, 509 663-8161

You can report discrimination and discriminatory harassment to any school staff member or to the district's Civil Rights Coordinator, listed above. You also have the right to file a complaint (see below). For a copy of your district's nondiscrimination policy and procedure, contact your school or district office or view it online here: Policy 3210 and Procedure 3210P

El Distrito Escolar de Wenatchee no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, condición de veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión de género, identidad de género, discapacidad o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o un animal de servicio y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar preguntas y quejas de supuesta discriminación: Coordinador de Derechos Civiles, Oficial del Título IX, Coordinador de la Sección 504, Coordinador de Escuelas Inclusivas de Género y Cumplimiento de HIB: Eric Anderson, Director Ejecutivo de Escuelas, anderson.eric@wenatcheeschools.org, 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801, 509 663-8161

Puede denunciar la discriminación y el acoso discriminatorio a cualquier miembro del personal de la escuela o al Coordinador de Derechos Civiles del distrito, mencionado anteriormente. También tiene derecho a presentar una queja (ver más abajo). Para obtener una copia de la política y el procedimiento de no discriminación de su distrito, comuníquese con la escuela o la oficina del distrito o véala en línea aquí: Política 3210 y Procedimiento 3210P

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