Substitute - Paraeducators - Special Education

Substitute - Paraeducators - Special Education ($23.67/hour)

Clover Park School District HR-Substitute Services - Lakewood, Washington Open in Google Maps

Job : 5202980

Final date to receive applications: May 01, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: May 30, 2025 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

SUBSTITUTE POSITIONS ARE ON-CALL, AT-WILL POSITIONS WITH NO GUARANTEE OF HOURS OR WORK.

$23.67/hr - Substitute Paraeducators - Special Education

$26.30/hr - Substitute Paraeducators that have retired from Clover Park School District

A complete application will include:

• copy of your high school diploma or recognized equivalent

IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

Job Title:

Classification Level:

Substitute Para educator - Special Education

Substitute On-Call,
* At-Will

Reports to:

Working Title

Human Resources Building Administrator

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

Under general direction of the building administrator and under specific direction of the classroom teacher. The primary purpose of this job is to assist the teacher with implementation of an educational program for special education students by providing instruction as assigned, behavior management, preparation of classroom materials, and physical care for students. Provide instruction as assigned, behavior management, preparation of student(s) materials, and primary care of students such as lifting, toileting, washing, and appropriate medical intervention and feeding under the direction of a knowledgeable staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or it’s recognized equivalent (GED)
• Ability and desire to work on a constant basis – minimum 1 time a month
• Desire and ability to work and communicate effectively with staff, students and parents from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable, as assignments may change on short notice and may require coverage in various classrooms or grade levels throughout the day.

• High school diploma or it’s recognized equivalent (GED) and;
• Associate’s degree (or higher) from an accredited institution of higher education; or
• 72 quarter credits from an accredited institution of higher education; or
• Passing score on a Washington state recognized assessment (455).
• Desire and ability to work and communicate effectively with staff, students and parents from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Documentation must be provided upon hire.

SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

• Students may be in a general education classroom or pulled out to a different classroom
• Students have specially designed instruction that aligns with general education curriculum at student’s instructional

• For students 3 – 5 years of age in a preschool setting
• Focus on early learning and development benchmarks

• Students in grades K-5 who require small group settings
• Cognitive and adaptive delays
• Specially designed instruction cannot be met in the general education classroom

• Students in grades 6 – 12 who require small group settings
• Cognitive and adaptive delays
• Specially designed instruction cannot be met in the general education classroom
• Additional focus on preparing students to transition to further education, employment, independent living

• Students in grades k – 12 who require small group settings
• Significant delays across developmental areas
• Focus on skills for independent functioning through Life Skills Curriculum

• Students in grades k – 12 who require small group settings
• Significant emotional and/or behavioral disabilities
• Focus on behavioral and academic instruction

• Students in grades k – 12 who require individual support
• Significant emotional/ behavioral and/or physical disabilities

Application Process

This Substitute position is screened and hired by the Substitute Services Office.

Applicants selected for this position will be contacted by Substitute Services via email with next steps.

* Next Steps include:
Completion of Onboarding…