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

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

south kitsap school district south kitsap high school - port orchard, washington open in google maps

job : 5860435

Final date to receive applications: posted until filled

re-posted: aug 26, 2026 7:00 am (utc)

starting date: aug 24, 2026

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.

employment type:

classified

salary range:

v

flsa status:

hourly

adoption date:

5/26/2026

hours per day:

6.5

revised date:

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 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 trained decision‑making in unpredictable, high‑risk situations to maintain a safe educational environment for all students and staff.

this job reports to building administrator.

essential functions:

• applies specialized training in behavior intervention, crisis prevention, and de‑escalation for the purpose of addressing unsafe behaviors.
• assists in delivering modified and accommodated instruction for the purpose of aligning with student iep goals.
• assists in campus‑wide safety response when student behaviors escalates for the purpose of maintaining a safe and secure education environment for all students and staff.
• collaborates regularly with certificated staff and multidisciplinary team members for the purpose of ensuring coordinated implementation of services and supports.
• collects and maintains detailed, accurate data on behaviors, interventions, and student progress for the purpose of compliance and program decision‑making.
• exercises independent judgment within established protocols for the purpose of making real‑time decisions during behavioral escalation and crisis situations.
• facilitates safe participation in general education and less restrictive environments, requiring active behavior support and adaptation for the purpose of supporting a positive learning environment for all students and staff.
• implements individualized education program (iep)-driven services, including behavior intervention plans (bips), with fidelity and consistency for the purpose of ensuring…