Support to Physical and Occupational Therapists Paraeducator, East Valley School District

Support To Physical And Occupational Therapists Para educator

East Valley School District

2026 – EVSD #361

Date Posted:
August 13, 2026 Closing Date:
August 19, 2026

Hours/Day: 7.0 Days/Year: 191

Schedule Information:
Monday - Friday, 8:15 am - 3:45 pm

Hours may vary depending on district needs

Estimated

Start Date:

August 25, 2026

Start date is contingent upon clearance of background screening through the FBI and Washington State Patrol.

End Date (if temporary):
This is a continuing position.

Salary: $19.53 - $22.90 dependent on placement

Reports to:

Principal and Program Director or designee

Job Summary:

This position will be responsible for completion of the following items in addition to those listed in the Job Description (see above).

• All para educators must have completed the ETS Praxis, or obtained an AA Degree, or have earned 72 quarter/48 semester credits, or have completed a registered apprenticeship program prior to applying for a para educator position in the East Valley School District (documentation required at time of application).
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Assist the physical and occupational therapists in the implementation of the therapy program and all other related services.
• Work daily with students in accordance with scheduled times.
• Assist in basic or beginning self-help skills development, i.e. bath rooming, feeding, dressing, combing hair, buttoning, zippering, chewing, swallowing, brushing teeth, as outlined by supervising therapists.
• Assist the supervising therapists in maintaining accurate and current records for the students within the assigned caseload.
• Record progress of students on daily task sheets.
• Complete forms, record information accurately, and perform other secretarial tasks that are needed for the program.
• Work daily with students in accordance with scheduled times.
• Will utilize district software programs, including;
  Skyward, Word, Excel and SMI.
• Maintain appropriate student records and other records as directed.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Required to have a current First Aid/CPR Card.
• Must be able to provide proof of immunization if born on or after 1/1/1957.

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 dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination;
Title IX Compliance Coordinator:
Jane Stencel, Phone: , stencelj; ADA/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator:
Jane Stencel, Phone: , stencelj;
Section 504 Coordinator:
Heather Prosser, Phone: , prosserh;
Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator:
Mandi Rehn, Phone: , rehnm, 3830 N. Sullivan Rd, Bldg. 1, Spokane Valley, WA 99216.