Paraeducator - Non-Mainstream Special Education ILC Job Spanaway area,Washington USA,Education / Teaching

Job Details

Para educator - Non-Mainstream Special Education

Job

Location:

SPANAWAY ELEM (High-Needs School)

Date Posted: 7/1/2026

Closing Date: 07/12/2026

Hours and Pay

• 6.5 hours per day at 178 days per year.
• First year: 7 hours per day for 4 days; following years: 2 days per week until completion of certification.
• Pay: PSE Salary Schedule Level 5 – $24.76 per hour (25-26 PSE Salary Schedule).

Important Information

Official Hire Date – The hire date is based on School Board approval and may change without notice. Contact HR with any questions.
Required Training – Must complete Right Response Training within 3-5 months of hire. Renewal of certification must occur annually before expiration.
Must successfully complete the Fundamental Course of Studies (FCS) and the General Para educator Certificate of the state‑mandated program. The program is dependent on state funding.

Eligibility Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
One of the following qualifications:
- Successfully passed the ETS Para Pro test or Pearson Paraprofessional assessment.
- Associate degree or higher.
- Earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at an accredited institution.
- Completed a registered apprenticeship program offered by the Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries.
- Successful completion of The Master Teacher Inc. Para educator Online Training Program.

Job Description

Instructs moderately to severely handicapped students individually or in small groups in a variety of learning activities to promote understanding of materials. Provides encouragement, reinforcement, and achievement of educational objectives and goals defined by certificated staff. Assists in the administration of objective tests or other measurements.

Communicates with certificated staff concerning individual student progress; adjusts methods to meet the needs of a wide variety of students; consults with staff concerning remediation or enrichment activities.

Assists certificated staff in maintaining records, logs, charts, assignments and other records for assessment of student progress.

Attends to student physical and safety needs; monitors students for medical risks such as seizures and behaviors that may result in harm to themselves or others. Corrects behaviors and maintains discipline according to established policies.

Assists students with toileting, which may include catheterization and diapering; attends to personal hygiene needs; assists students in washing hands, face, brushing teeth and hair, and taking showers.

Assists students with interpersonal and personal skills mastery; helps feed students and teaches social aspects of eating with others.

Assists students with basic living skills and pre‑vocational activities. Works with students to develop communication skills; facilitates integration with age‑group peers to the extent possible.

Establishes and maintains effective communication with students, staff and parents for student progress and safety, and community relations.

Provides physical assistance to students, such as lifting or positioning. Uses adaptive equipment; follows and documents procedures established by a physical therapist.

Monitors need for first aid for students and refers for treatment as appropriate.

Maintains cleanliness and hygiene of the classroom, implements and equipment. Washes dishes; cleans and disinfects tables and counters; washes and dries clothes, towels, washcloths and bibs.

Alerts qualified district staff to student problems.

Locates, prepares and/or modifies materials for student use, enrichment activities and special projects under the direction of certificated staff.

Prepares, duplicates, collates and distributes materials; operates a variety of office equipment.

Maintains physical appearance of classroom and other assigned areas; maintains, assembles and stores therapeutic and other equipment as assigned; maintains supplies as assigned.

May serve on various district committees and/or departmental work teams. Models appropriate and cooperative behavior, including protecting confidential information, consistent with district ethical guidelines.

Performs related duties consistent…