Paraeducator- Special Education Resource Room; Secondary

Mount Vernon School District 320 LaVenture Middle School - Mount Vernon, Washington Open in Google Maps

Mount Vernon School District 320 LaVenture Middle School - Mount Vernon, Washington Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Mount Vernon School District 320

Job : 5911899
Final date to receive applications: Sep 08, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 01, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

BENEFIT INFORMATION

Eligibility for SEBB medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, and LTD if anticipated to reach 630 hours in the school year. Eligibility for retirement based on 3.50 hrs/day or more for 5 or more consecutive months. Optional tax-sheltered annuities:
Omni 403(b) and Deferred Compensation Plan. Personal leave, vacation leave (260-day employees only), and sick leave prorated based on FTE.

Selection for interview is based on evaluation of complete application file. Employment offer is based on employee evaluations, discipline history and attendance records, training and experience, references, and interview results. Hourly rate placement contingent upon verification of related WA public school experience.

This position is included in the classified staff non-supervisory bargaining unit. Union shop requirements and the Collective Bargaining Agreement apply to this position.

Employment contingent upon completion and verification of form information and background check with fee to be paid by applicant.

Pay for contracted classified employees is distributed once/month on the last business day of the month. Pay for employees who work less than full year is spread through August. Questions concerning pay processes may be directed to the Personnel Office.

Special Education Resource Room & Transition Support

AFFILIATION: PSE I

SALARY LEVEL: Salary Schedule A

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Building Principal, Executive Director and or Certificated Teacher

Work Year: 180 Days, 5.75 hours/day

POSITION SUMMARY:

Perform skilled support, confidential support to the classroom teacher as required.

• At a minimum, AA degree or higher, or two years of college (72 quarter credits), or
• Ability to meet State-determined performance standards in reading, math and writing (i.e., para-educator assessment).
• Previous successful experience of working with high school age children; previous experience working with special needs students preferred.
• Bilingual/bicultural preferred.
• Must be able to operate standard office equipment plus computer skills with knowledge of Google applications and willingness to learn Skyward and other student data and IEP management systems.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Sensitivity towards children; ability to promote a child’s self concept.
• Ability and willingness to work with students from various backgrounds.
• Organizational skills and flexibility to respond to changing student needs.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff and students, including the monitoring and disciplining of student activities.
• Must be able to function in a calm, efficient, courteous manner under stress and to exercise careful judgment, confidentiality and tact in the performance of duties.
• Must be able to understand and follow written and oral instructions and be able to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Valid First Aid certificate and CPR training required.
• Ability to process student information in a confidential manner.
• Ability to maintain consistent presence at assigned worksite and work hours specified under contract.
• Must comply with all district policies and code of professional conduct.

• IEP Transition…