Deer Park School District #414

Position: Home Link Specialist

Hours: Varied as assigned by the building administrator

Days: Varied as assigned by the building administrator

Location: Deer Park and Clayton

Start Date: 2025-2026 School Year

Purpose 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 system
Attend 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, staff,
parents, and the public
Demonstrated appreciation of and sensitivity to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, different learning styles, and various disabilities
Commitment and adherence to confidentiality and other professional standards

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

The 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 lbs	Exposure to human borne pathogens	Sitting	Lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs
	Lifting up to 25 lbs	Stooping, bending
Lift assist over 50 lbs	Twisting, pushing, pulling	Exposure to outside elements
	Repetitive Keyboarding	Standing
	Walking	grasping
		computer screen usage

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT and Salary:

Wage: Specialist $27.00 per hour and Academic Specialist $33.00 per hour

Deer Park policies and Procedures can be accessed online at https://app.eduportal.com/publicfolders/1111511/list/56713

Application Requirements:

Applicants must complete the application online: www.dpsd.org 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.

https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees 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. https://www.drs.wa.gov/ 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 509-464-5526 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:

Civil Rights	Section 504 Coordinator & Title IX Compliance Coordinator
Steve Hitchcock	Suzanne McKibbon
Assistant Principal	Director of Special Services
509-464-5708	509-464-5526
Steve.hitchcock@dpsdmail.org	suzanne.mckibbon@dpsdmail.org