Lakes Special Education Para Educator II

Ancient Lakes Special Education Para Educator II Job Details

Job : 5356443

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 28, 2025 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

QUINCY SCHOOL DISTRICT

PARA-EDUCATOR II

Supervisor:
Building Principal

Salary Range: PSE Salary Schedule

Location/Assignment:
Ancient Lakes Elementary

Conditions of work: 180 days/7 hrs

SUMMARY:

The position of Para-educator II works under the supervision of the certificated teacher and other staff personnel to assist in accomplishing the goals and objectives of the instructional program within the life skills setting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Experience in supporting diverse student needs academically at the elementary/middle and/or high school level classrooms.
• Develop plans, materials, and activities for students under the direction of the certificated teacher.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and community.
• Experience in positive behavior supports preferred to maintain an environment conducive to learning.
• Understand and apply program activities, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of information and records.
• Work collaboratively with supervising teacher and colleagues.
• Keep documentation/data for teachers when requested.
• Direct contact with students in the classroom.
• Ability to be trained to support adaptive daily tasks such as eating, dressing, toileting.
• Also may include but not limited to medical procedures under the guidance of the school nurse.
• Willingness to teach independent living skills such as cooking, laundry, general personal hygiene under the direction of the certificated teacher.
• Other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years of study at an institution of higher education, it must meet the criteria of the Higher Education Act, Section 101 (a). All classes must be at level 100 or higher, OR
• Associate’s degree OR
• Pass the ETS Para Pro Assessment test.
• Experience working with P-12 students.
• First Aid/CPR card or ability to obtain.
• Demonstrate basic computer literacy skills.
• Demonstrate consistent punctuality and attendance.
• Demonstrate flexibility with schedule changes as students’ needs change.
• Work in noisy and crowded environments.

UNION AFFILIATION: This position is represented by Public School Employees of Washington

BENEFITS:

Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision life and long-term disability plans through the School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).  for more detailed information on benefits. https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./contracts

180-259 Day Employees
- Paid leave benefits to include 10 sick days, 10 paid holidays, and 3 personal leave days.

260 Day Employee-Paid leave benefits to include a minimum of 12 sick days, 13 paid holiday and 3 personal leave days and a minimum of 10 days’ vacation after the first year.

* Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/hours per day.

WORKING CONDITIONS &

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to regularly walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

PROCEDURE:

• Application Online .wednet.edu/.
• Click on “Employment” and “Current Openings Talent Ed”
• All applications must be submitted online through theTalent
  
  Ed system. For questions regarding the Fast Track system, please contact Velma Flores 787-4571.
• Note:
  
  Employment contingent upon successful clearance of a Washington State Patrol, FBI fingerprint criminal history background check, and School Board approval.

Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement:
The recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility.

Quincy School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or…