ParaEducator-Special Education-Resource Room​/Supervision

Para Educator – Special Education – Resource Room/Supervision

Location: Mead WA Mountainside Middle School – Colbert, Washington

Job : 5807176
Final date to receive applications: Jul 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Jun 29, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 26, 2026

Position Type: Continuing Position

The Para educator (Special Education) provides support and assistance in meeting the instructional, educational, behavioral, and social–emotional needs of students receiving special education services. Duties may vary with specific assignments and may change with teacher or program reassessment.

• Supports teachers in meeting the instructional, educational, behavioral, and social‑emotional needs of students with disabilities.
• Provide instructional support and assistance in teaching and learning as needed in small or large group situations to reinforce learning objectives.
• Assist teachers with various duties related to instruction such as observing, recording data, charting behavior, and classroom preparation.
• Follow and implement plans, procedures, strategies, or tasks as directed by an administrator or certificated staff.
• Follow district and local governing agency policies for protecting the health, safety, and well‑being of children.
• Assist in maintaining safety, behavior, decorum, and order in common areas including, but not limited to, cafeteria, playground, corridors, study halls, gymnasium, auditorium, locker rooms, parking lots, crosswalks, detention rooms, and school buses.
• Understand and utilize the behavior‑management plans of the classrooms, building, and programs being supported.
• Provide any information requested by teachers/administrators for development of the IEP.
• Assist in preparation of materials designated as needed in the lesson plan.
• Assist with crisis intervention while following a student’s individual behavior plan or ERP (Emergency Response Plan) as written by the IEP team.
• Work collaboratively with the Special Education teacher, classroom teachers, and other para educators.
• Communicate with Special Education teachers regarding questions, concerns, or comments related to students’ academic and social progress.
• Communicate with Special Education teacher regarding questions about support and/or instructional plans for students.
• Learn and apply approaches/strategies to use when working with students in an instructional setting.
• Demonstrate interest in working with students, including those with special needs.
• Encourage and model expected behavior.
• Fade supports to individual students as directed by teachers, and document fading of supports per student’s IEP.
• May assist in collection of data on student mastery of behavior goals/objectives using criteria/checklist developed by special educator.
• Build and maintain a positive, caring relationship with all students.
• Work cooperatively and respectfully with all members of the school community.
• Demonstrate sensitivity and respect for diversity among all members of the school, department, or district community.
• Keep documentation and maintain organized records on a daily basis.
• Participate in training courses to enhance skills.
• Perform basic computer skills such as word processing and email.
• Report to assigned duty areas promptly and reliably.
• Remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Provide first aid in case of illness and/or injury and report accidents to the building office.
• Complete the fundamental course of study and other mandatory training annually or as required.
• Perform other duties as directed by the building principal.

Education/Training
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current first aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain promptly.

Para educators shall be required to be highly qualified upon hire into a continuing position as defined by state law:

• Completed at least 2 years of study totaling 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university; OR
• Obtained an associate’s (or higher) degree; OR
• Completed and passed the ETS Para Pro Praxis Assessment (qualifying score of…