Classroom Paraeducator; FedP

Position: Classroom Para educator (8632 FedP)

DEPARTMENT:
Special Services

This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is selected. The earliest date a recommendation for hire may be submitted is after 12/15/25.

Para educator Employment Requirements

• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must meet one or more of the following:
  • Have received a passing score of 455 or higher on the Education Testing Service Para Pro Assessment (ETS test/PRAXIS).
  • Hold an Associate Degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
  • Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university.
  • Have completed a Para educator Apprenticeship Program (registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council).

* If you do not meet the required qualifications listed above your name will be screened out from the list of qualified candidates.

Onboarding

Upon hire new para educators will be required to complete state required training offered through Evergreen School District.

Position Duration

Permanent

Salary Placement

New employees will start at the minimum hourly rate in the classification salary range. Employees who have verified prior years of service of similar occupational experience may receive experience credit towards salary step placement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic long‑term disability, basic life and AD&DD insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click EPS Benefits Information.
• Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFS A (w/HDHP) and other supplemental benefits.
• Eligibility for employer‑employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).
• Paid holidays and paid time off including sick, vacation, personal, religious and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this position.

Hours / Work Times

7 Hours Per Day (8:00 a.m.

- 3:30 p.m. includes 30 minute unpaid lunch)

190 Days Per Year (180 student days / 10 holidays)

Location

Crestline Elementary School

Reports To

Special Education Instructor/Building Principal

Summary Statement

Under the supervision of the Special Education classroom instructor and the building Principal, the Special Education Para educator will assist in the supervision of instructional activities working closely with students on an individual as well as a small group basis.

Essential Functions

• Under direction of the Special Education teacher or IEP manager provide special education services and supports to elementary and/or secondary students eligible for special education as follows:
  • Communicate effectively with students, staff and parents.
  • Provide one‑to‑one and group instruction to students as directed by the teacher so as to meet his/her Individualized Education Program (IEP).
  • Assist in establishing and maintaining a learning environment as specified by course goals and curriculum outcomes.
  • Assess student progress, evaluate learning and collect student performance data to ensure progress towards each student's IEP goals.
  • Assist in administering and scoring formal and informal tests.
  • Implement behavioral management strategies using the emphasis and techniques that have been outlined by the teacher.
  • Assist in organizing and preparing a variety of instructional materials.
  • Address students' bathroom needs as necessary, including lifting and changing students when required.
  • Feed students as necessary.
  • Handle body fluids as necessary.
  • Lift and/or position students as necessary.
  • Provide services as planned and directed by related service providers (OT, PT and SLP).
  • Assist students with using assistive technology, augmentative communication or physical assist devices (i.e. wheelchairs, walkers, standers or lifts).
  • Attend various training sessions as necessary to maintain an up‑to‑date understanding of the needs of students that receive special education services.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands Required

• Vision (66‑100%)
• Speaking (66‑100%)
• Hearing (66‑100%)
• Standing (33‑66%)
• Walking (33‑66%)
• Writing (Up to 33%)
• Stooping (33‑66%)
• Reachin…