Paraeducator – Functional Adaptive; Fa​/Social Communications; SC)

1:1 para educator – functional adaptive (fa) / social communications (sc)

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1:1
para educator – functional adaptive (fa) / social communications (sc)

reports to:

building principal

bargaining unit:

pse

department:

office of special services

salary schedule:

schedule a-sup/inst.

salary range:

v

flsa status:

hourly

adoption date:

5/26/2026

hours per day:

6.5

days per year:

181 (+11 holidays) = 192

belonging is a core value in the south kitsap school district. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students and staff. We actively seek to understand the complex and rich identities of self and others and lean into and engage in courageous conversations. We know the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with unique ideas come together to learn and grow.

south kitsap employees will:

• maintain and enhance a sense of belonging and success for traditionally marginalized populations.
• cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, families, staff and community members.
• demonstrate understanding of our unique cultures and celebrate differences.
• embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable learning environment.

comments: when working in environments where de-escalation, isolation, and restraint training is required, employees will be compensated at a rate of an additional $0.50 per hour (elementary) or $0.75 per hour (secondary).

the office of public instruction is now requiring all para educators to provide a copy of their high school diploma and/or high school transcripts or ged to meet title 1, part a federal law requirements. Please provide our office with a copy prior to being the selected candidate.

purpose statement

the job of a 1:1 para educator - functional adaptive (fa) / social communications (sc) is done for the purpose/s of providing highly specialized instructional, behavioral, and safety support to students with significant disabilities whose needs require continuous supervision, intensive intervention, and frequent crisis response. Specialized intensive behavior support.

this job is distinguished from similar jobs by the following characteristics: this position implements complex, legally mandated iep services, including behavior intervention plans (bips), safety plans, and emergency protocols, and expectation to exercise independent judgement and