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Substitute - Paraeducators - Special Education

Job in Lakewood, Pierce County, Washington, 98499, USA
Listing for: HR-Substitute Services
Part Time, Per diem position
Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Elementary School, Special Education Teacher
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 23.67 USD Hourly USD 23.67 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Substitute - Paraeducators - Special Education  ($23.67/hour)

Substitute Para educator Positions

Hiring for the  school year. 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

Job Title:

Substitute Para educator
- Special Education
- Substitute On-Call,
* At-Will

Reports to:

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:

Short Term Assignments
- Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or its 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.

Long Term Para educator Assignments:

  • High school diploma or its 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:

  • Special Education Resource Program:
    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
  • Special Education Preschool:
    For students 3 – 5 years of age in a preschool setting. Focus on early learning and development benchmarks
  • Special Education Functional Academics (FA):
    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
  • Special Education Functional Transition (FT):
    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
  • Special Education Life

    Skills:

    Students in grades k – 12 who require small group settings. Significance delays across developmental areas. Focus on skills for independent functioning through Life Skills Curriculum
  • Special Education SUCCESS:
    Students in grades k – 12 who require small group settings. Significant emotional and/or behavioral disabilities. Focus on behavioral and academic instruction
  • Special Education 1:1 Para:
    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 documents. Completion of online employment informational videos. Fingerprinting. Presentation of Valid Identification as required by the I9 Form. Other steps may be required. Once applicant completes the steps listed above, an in-person Substitute New Hire Orientation will be scheduled.

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