Special Education; Designed Instruction Paraeducator, East Valley High School

Special Education (Designed Instruction) Para educator

East Valley High School, East Valley School District (Spokane).

Position Details

• Salary
  : $20.05 - $23.34 per hour (dependent on placement)
• Additional hourly supplement
  : $1.50 per hour for assisting with student personal needs (toileting, diaper changing, bathing, catheterization, feeding)
• Hours/Day
  : 6.50
• Days/Year
  : 191
• Schedule
  :
  Monday–Friday, 7:30 am – 2:30 pm (hours may vary depending on district needs)
• Estimated Start Date
  :
  August 27, 2025 (contingent on clearance of background screening through the FBI and Washington State Patrol)
• Reports to
  :
  Principal and Program Director or designee

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• All para educators must have completed the ETS Praxis, or obtained an AA Degree, or earned 72 quarter/48 semester credits, or completed a registered apprenticeship program prior to applying (documentation required).
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age: 21 years.
• Assist the special education teacher in implementing, organizing, and preparing the classroom program and materials.
• Provide instruction to students with special needs as assigned and supervised by the special education teacher.
• Assist the special education teacher with record‑keeping tasks as directed.
• Assist in maintaining the safety and well‑being of the students.
• Work daily with students in accordance with scheduled times.
• Facilitate and complete learning experiences designated by the teacher.
• Assist and support building staff in implementing classroom intervention.
• Utilize district software programs including Skyward, Word, Excel, and SMI.
• Maintain appropriate student records and other records as directed.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Current First Aid/CPR Card required.
• Must provide proof of immunization if born on or after 1/1/1957.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

East Valley School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities based on 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 guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
The following employees are designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
- Title IX Compliance Coordinator:
Jane Stencel, Phone: (509) 924‑1830, stencelj
- ADA/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator:
Jane Stencel, Phone: (509) 924‑1830, stencelj
- Section 504 Coordinator:
Heather Awbery, Phone: (509) 924‑1830, awberyh
- Gender‑Inclusive Schools Coordinator:
Brian Talbott, Phone: (509) 924‑1830, talbottb