Para Educator Special Education

Quincy High School Para Educator I Special Education

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Job : 5558991
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Feb 27, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

QUINCY SCHOOL DISTRICT
PARA-EDUCATOR 1-SPECIAL EDUCATION

Supervisor:
Building Principal

Salary Range: PSE Salary Schedule

Location/Assignment:
Quincy High School

Conditions of work: 180 days/ 6.75 Hrs.

SUMMARY:

The position of Special Education Para-educator I para works under the supervision of the certificated teacher and other staff personnel to assist in accomplishing the goals and objectives of the instructional program. Typically, in the general education or resource classroom.

• 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 conductive to learning.
• Ability to work with students with Autism, including following and taking any necessary data on behavior plans.
• 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 and in other supervisory capacities.
• Bilingual/Bi-literate preferred to support student diverse language needs and parent
  communications.
• Other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or Superintendent.

UNION AFFIILATION:

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.

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.

WORKING CONDITIONS &

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

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.

Disclosure Statement and Record Check:
Pursuant to Chapter 486, Washington Laws of 1987, the recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he or she has been convicted of crimes against persons listed in the law. In addition, a background check, based on fingerprints, will be requested from the Washington State Patrol & FBI. Employment is conditional based upon completion of the record check.

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,…