Home Link Specialist Substitute at Deer Park School District

Deer Park School District #414Position: Home Link SpecialistSubstituteHours: Varied as assigned by the building administratorDays: Varied as assigned by the building administratorLocation: Deer Park and ClaytonStart Date: 2025-2026 School YearPurpose Statement:A Deer Park Home Link Specialist facilitates learning for the students enrolled in the Deer Park Home Link program.Essential Responsibilities:Facilitate an educational environment conducive to the learning environment of assigned students.Maintains and monitors classroom discipline and uses effective classroom management skills.Confers with students parents or guardians oversight consultant and other staff maintaining an open positive relationship.Works with an oversight consultant and parents in implementing class goals.Entering student attendance into Home Links Alex computer systemAttend all required staff meetings and trainings.Knowledge and Skills:Effective oral and written communication skills.Demonstrated skills in human relations and conflict management.Supports techniques that meet the diverse needs of students.Demonstrated skill in the use of technology.Evidence of ability to develop positive and collaborative relationships with students staffparents and the publicDemonstrated appreciation of and sensitivity to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic cultural and ethnic backgrounds different learning styles and various disabilitiesCommitment and adherence to confidentiality and other professional standardsPhysical Demands/Working ConditionsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Seldom (less than 10%)Limited (10-30%)Moderate (31-60%)Frequent (61-100%)Lifting up to 50 lbsExposure to human-borne pathogensSittingLifting/carrying up to 10 lbsLifting up to 25 lbsStooping bendingLift assist over 50 lbsTwisting pushing pullingExposure to outside elementsRepetitive KeyboardingStandingWalkinggraspingcomputer screen usageTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT and Salary:Wage:Specialist $27.00 per hour and Academic Specialist $33.00 per hourDeer Park policies and Procedures can be accessed online at Requirements:Applicants must complete the application online: and must include the following:3 Confidential reference checks (at least 1 including a most recent supervisor)Benefits:Employees anticipated to work more than 630 hours per year will be eligible for Benefits through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Standard benefits include Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability. It is not anticipated that this position will be benefits eligible. It is not anticipated that this position will be benefits eligible.Retirement Benefits: Positions anticipated to work 70 hours or more per month for at least 5 months over a 12-month period are eligible for Retirement through the State Department of Retirement Services. It is not anticipated that this position will be retirement-eligible.As required by RCW 28A.400.303 school district employees are required to complete a Washington State Patrol (WSP) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background check. Newly hired employees are responsible for the completion of the background check prior to hire. Verification of identity and United States Work Authorization must be completed before employment commences.Please contact Suzanne McKibbon at if disability accommodation is needed during the application process.Notice of Nondiscrimination:Deer Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities including employment on the basis of sex race creed religion color national origin age veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression or 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. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to:Section 504 Coordinator & Title IX Compliance Coordinator & Civil Rights Suzanne McKibbonDirector of Special ServicesRequired Experience:IC Key Skills Experience Working With Students,Early Childhood Education,Classroom Management,Classroom Experience,Lesson Planning,Preschool Experience,Special Education,Computer Literacy,Teaching,Cordova,Experience with Children,Toddler Care Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1